What are the schools like in Clermont, FL?

Clermont is served primarily by LAKE. The district operates 31 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, and 14 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.8:1.

What is the median household income in Clermont?

The median household income in Clermont, FL is $75,951 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.

What is the weather like in Clermont, FL?

Clermont has an average high temperature of 72.4°F in January and 93.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.6 inches.

Clermont, FL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Clermont, FL affordable or expensive?

Clermont's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Clermont is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $335,100 and the median rent is $1,723 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Clermont, FL?

Clermont has a violent crime rate of 155.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1249.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Clermont, FL a Good Place to Live?

Clermont is a small city of 43,266 in Florida, with a median household income of $75,951 and a 5.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Clermont stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Clermont is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Clermont city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 101.1

Clermont's overall cost of living index is 101.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Clermont costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Clermont, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$335,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,723	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$75,951	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Clermont's violent crime rate is 155.1 per 100,000 residents — 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

155.1 /100k

Property Crime

1249.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Clermont is served primarily by LAKE. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Clermont, FL	National Avg
School District	LAKE	—
Elementary Schools	31	—
Middle Schools	9	—
High Schools	14	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Clermont sees average highs of 72.4°F in January and 93.6°F in July, with 50.6 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Clermont, FL
Average High — January	72.4°F
Average High — July	93.6°F
Annual Precipitation	50.6"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Clermont, FL	National Avg
Population	43,266	—
Median Age	41.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	60.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	14.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	18.1%	18.9%
Asian	4.3%	6.3%
Under 18	21.9%	22.2%
65 and over	24.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Minneola, FL 5 mi Oakland, FL 5 mi Montverde, FL 6 mi Ferndale, FL 6 mi Tildenville, FL 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Clermont

Clermont, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

34711

Clermont vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clermont, FL affordable or expensive?

Clermont's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Clermont roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $335,100 and median rent is $1,723/month.

What is the crime rate in Clermont, FL?

Clermont's violent crime rate is 155.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1249.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Clermont?

Public schools in Clermont are operated by LAKE. The district has 31 elementary, 9 middle, and 14 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1. 33.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Clermont, FL a good place to live?

Clermont, FL has a population of 43,266, a median household income of $75,951, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Clermont?

Clermont averages 72.4°F in January and 93.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.6 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Clermont?

Clermont, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 34711.

What is the population of Clermont?

The population of Clermont, Florida is 43,266 with a median age of 41.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Clermont?

Key numbers for living in Clermont: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $335,100, median household income $75,951, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Clermont side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.