At Wemert Group Realty, we're completely charmed by Mount Dora's timeless beauty and artistic soul. Known for its antique shops, cozy cafes, and waterfront sunsets on Lake Dora, this small town is packed with personality. We love spending time at Renninger's Antique Center, exploring the annual Mount Dora Arts Festival, and dining at beloved local favorites like 1921 Mount Dora and The Goblin Market. The historic downtown feels like stepping into a storybook, and neighborhoods like Sullivan Ranch, Loch Leven, and Dora Estates offer peaceful living with a touch of elegance. Just 30 minutes from Orlando and a short drive to the theme parks, Mount Dora offers a quieter lifestyle without being far from the action. It's a place where people wave hello and every street feels like home.
Mount Dora, FL Housing Market & City Data
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Mount Dora City Reviews
Real experiences from people who call Mount Dora home.
Mount Dora is a quaint small town American town with a marvelous downtown area with great little stores. The town sits on a beautiful large lake with many lakefront homes. There are numerous historical homes here, every time I visit here it's like going back in time. I love helping families find their new homes in this area.
Housing & Demographic Overview
Key insights about the community
HOUSING DATA (September 2026)
HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW
EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS
EDUCATION
- No Highschool Degree or GED8.4%
- Highschool Education30.2%
- Some College28.2%
- Bachelors Degree17.9%
- Graduate Degree15.4%
- Total College or Above33.3%
- Stem Degree33.9%
GENDER BREAKDOWN
- Male43.3%
- Female56.7%
MARITAL STATUS
- Married48.3%
- Divorced16.3%
- Never Married26.2%
- Widowed9.2%
CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN
CITY DATA
AGE BREAKDOWN
| Age Group | % of Population |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 19.6% |
| 19–29 | 10.0% |
| 30–39 | 11.3% |
| 40–49 | 8.9% |
| Age Group | % of Population |
|---|---|
| 50–59 | 11.5% |
| 60–69 | 14.2% |
| 70–79 | 15.1% |
| 80+ | 9.5% |
WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER
WORKFORCE
ETHNICITY
OTHER
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Neighborhoods in Mount Dora, FL
Get to know neighborhoods in Mount Dora, ordered by the number of properties in the provider sample.
Downtown Mount Dora ↗
- Median asking price
- $164,900
- / sq ft
- $378
- Active listings
- 1
- properties in discovery sample
- 169
CNearby schools · estimated
4/10 · 3 schools
Sylvan Shores ↗
- Median asking price
- $186,200
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 75
CNearby schools · estimated
4/10 · 3 schools
The Country Club Of Mount Dora ↗
- Median asking price
- $245,750
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 71
DNearby schools · estimated
3.5/10 · 2 schools
Loch Leven ↗
- Median asking price
- $625,000
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 25
DNearby schools · estimated
3.3/10 · 4 schools
Mount Dora Heights ↗
- Median asking price
- $198,000
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 15
DNearby schools · estimated
3.5/10 · 2 schools
Data as of . Listing snapshots from Redfin; nearby-school rating estimates.
About these neighborhood estimates
Prices and counts describe active listings returned by the provider, excluding coming-soon and nearby search results. They are asking prices, not sold prices, and may not include every home for sale.
Nearby-school grades are FastExpert estimates from the average available ratings of unique public schools returned for sampled neighborhood properties. A: 8–10; B: 6–under 8; C: 4–under 6; D: 2–under 4; F: 1–under 2. Unrated schools are excluded. Nearby schools may not be assigned to a specific address.
Photos show identified local landmarks. Five neighborhoods are shown, ordered by property count. Median asking price breaks a tie.