What are the schools like in Mascotte, FL?

Mascotte 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 Mascotte?

The median household income in Mascotte, FL is $64,896 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

What is the weather like in Mascotte, FL?

Mascotte has an average high temperature of 69.3°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Mascotte, FL affordable or expensive?

Mascotte's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mascotte is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $234,100 and the median rent is $1,227 per month.

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

Mascotte has a violent crime rate of 413.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1129.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mascotte, FL a Good Place to Live?

Mascotte is a small town of 6,985 in Florida, with a median household income of $64,896 and a 3.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Mascotte stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

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

All Mascotte 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

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

Metric	Mascotte, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$234,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,227	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,896	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Mascotte's violent crime rate is 413.9 per 100,000 residents — 9% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

413.9 /100k

Property Crime

1129.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

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

Metric	Mascotte, 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	14.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	72.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mascotte sees average highs of 69.3°F in January and 90.8°F in July, with 50.6 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Mascotte, FL
Average High — January	69.3°F
Average High — July	90.8°F
Annual Precipitation	50.6"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Mascotte, FL	National Avg
Population	6,985	—
Median Age	31.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	63.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	16.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	18.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	31.1%	22.2%
65 and over	4.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Mascotte

Mascotte, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

34753

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mascotte, FL affordable or expensive?

Mascotte's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Mascotte roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $234,100 and median rent is $1,227/month.

What is the crime rate in Mascotte, FL?

Mascotte's violent crime rate is 413.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1129.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mascotte?

Public schools in Mascotte are operated by LAKE. The district has 31 elementary, 9 middle, and 14 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1. 14.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mascotte, FL a good place to live?

Mascotte, FL has a population of 6,985, a median household income of $64,896, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%. 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 Mascotte?

Mascotte averages 69.3°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.6 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mascotte?

Mascotte, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 34753.

What is the population of Mascotte?

The population of Mascotte, Florida is 6,985 with a median age of 31.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mascotte?

Key numbers for living in Mascotte: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $234,100, median household income $64,896, crime index 87 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mascotte side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.