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Mount Dora, Florida

Introduction to Mount Dora, Florida

Mount Dora, Florida, in Lake county, is 24 miles W of Deltona, Florida and 77 miles NE of Tampa, Florida. The city is part of the Orlando metropolitan statistical area. About 9,418 people live in Mount Dora.

Mount Dora History

The first family to settle in Central Florida was David M. Simpson and his family. Postmaster Ross Tremain originally named the area Royellou after the names of his three children, Roy, Ella and Louis. The name Mount Dora was derived from the name of the Lake Dora, located in the vicinity. Mount Dora became a popular winter tourist retreat after a railroad arrived in the area. This stimulated the economy and the city was incorporated in 1910.

Mount Dora and nearby Attractions

  • Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens
  • Blue Spring State Park
  • Bulow Plantation Ruins State Historic Site
  • Mennello Museum of American Folk Art
  • Disney World

Things To Do In Mount Dora

Local historical sites include the Old Mount Dora Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Station, Lakeside Inn, the John P. Donnelly House, the Royellou Museum and the Antique Boat Museum. Local parks include the Blue Spring State Park, the Lake Eola Park and many others. Local celebrations include the Annual Bicycle Festival and the Annual Craft Fair.

Mount Dora Transportation

Air transportation is available from Orlando International Airport.

Mount Dora Higher Education

Nearby colleges include Bethune-Cookman College, Central Florida Community College and Daytona Beach Community College.

High Points

Mount Dora strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Mount Dora Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Mount Dora Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Mount Dora, FL

Comparing Mount Dora to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens108
Age of the Population108
Racial Diversity108
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men56
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults78
Median Family Income57
People in Middle Class or Better45
People Above Poverty35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use67
Short Commute Times45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing105
Housing Recently Built97
People Living Alone87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Affordability of Rents56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime34
Low Violent Crime12

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