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Tavares, FL


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Tavares, Florida

Tavares, Florida is 27 miles NW of Orlando, Florida (center to center) and 74 miles NE of Tampa, Florida. It is in Lake county. The city is part of the Orlando metro area. The population of Tavares is 9,700.

The People and Families of Tavares

In Tavares, about 56% of adults are married. Adults in Tavares are more likely than in most places to live alone.

Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tavares had a median family income of $36,243.

Political Inclinations

Among Tavares political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $8,500. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Tavares Housing

Of the housing in Tavares, approximately 80% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city.

Commuting

In Tavares, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Tavares, FL

Comparing Tavares 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 Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Racial Diversity74
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men46
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty56
People in Middle Class or Better46
College Educated Adults34
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use67
Walking and Biking to Work65
Short Commute Times68
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built98
People Living Alone97
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Affordability of Rents67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime47

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