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Tavares, Florida

Introduction to Tavares, Florida

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

Tavares History

The city of Tavares was founded in 1880 by Alexander St. Clair-Abrams and was incorporated in the same year. He named the city after a Portuguese ancestor. Clair-Abrams’s dream of the city becoming the capital of Florida was not fulfilled, but the city became the seat of Lake County in 1887.

Tavares and Nearby Attractions

  • Gatorland
  • Bulow Plantation Ruins State Historic Site
  • Lake Griffin State Park
  • Lake County Historical Museum
  • Disney World
  • Universal Studios

Things To Do In Tavares

Opportunities to play golf in Tavares are available at Black Bear Golf Club and Baytree Golf Course. The Everglades National Park has numerous rare and endangered species. Nearby parks include Alexander Springs Recreation Area, Astor Recreation Park, and Beakman Lake Recreation Area. Local celebrations include the Miami International Song Festival, the Alligator Alley Rock Band Tournament, and John Levique Pirate Days.

Tavares Transportation

Air transportion is available at Orlando International Airport.

Tavares Higher Education

Colleges nearby include Lake - Sumter Community College, Central Florida Community College and Florida Christian College.

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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