Lake County · Orlando & Central Florida
Moving to Clermont, Florida
Clermont is a fast-growing city in Lake County, west of Orlando — distinctive in flat Florida for its rolling hills and chain of lakes, known for an active, outdoorsy lifestyle (it's a noted endurance-sports training hub), newer family neighborhoods, and a friendlier price point than central Orlando. It offers Central Florida's inland insurance and flood advantages with a scenic, active character. For families and active buyers who want newer homes, lakes, and value within reach of Orlando, Clermont is a popular growth market.
Clermont at a glance
Median sale price $437,490 · May 2026 · 43 days on marketsource: Redfin Data Center
Who it's for
Clermont draws **families** wanting newer neighborhoods and value, **active and outdoorsy buyers** (cycling, triathlon, running — Clermont is a training destination), **commuters** to Orlando, and **retirees** (it has significant 55+ communities). Its rolling-hills-and-lakes setting and active lifestyle distinguish it from flatter, denser metro areas.
It's less of a fit for buyers wanting beach access, urban walkability, or a downtown job market.
The housing market
Clermont combines newer family neighborhoods, a chain of lakes (boating, watersports), the rare rolling-hills terrain that gives it scenic appeal, a historic downtown, and significant 55+ communities. Its active-lifestyle identity (the National Training Center, a hub for endurance athletes) is distinctive. More attainable than central Orlando in many segments. Newer construction insures better; the hilly inland terrain keeps flood and surge risk low for many parcels. The 2026 market is buyer-friendly.
Flood & insurance
Clermont's chain of lakes means lakefront and low-lying parcels can carry FEMA designation, but the area's unusual (for Florida) rolling-hills terrain puts many homes at higher elevation and lower flood risk — verify the specific address. Insurance benefits from the inland advantage, well below coastal Florida. Verify the flood zone and get real quotes; lakefront buyers should budget for more.
Cost of living
Clermont is a solid value play in metro Orlando: no state income tax, more attainable prices than central Orlando in many segments, and lower-than-coastal insurance give relocating buyers a friendly equation, plus a scenic, active setting. CDD/HOA fees in some communities are the item to verify. The tradeoff is being on the metro's western edge, with a commute to central Orlando jobs.
Lifestyle
Clermont is rolling hills and a chain of lakes (rare scenic terrain for Florida), an active-and-outdoorsy culture (the National Training Center, cycling, triathlon — Clermont has hosted elite endurance athletes), a historic downtown, the Clermont waterfront and trails, and family-friendly newer communities. It's scenic, active, and family-oriented — a distinctive alternative to flatter, denser parts of the metro.
Getting here
Orlando International (MCO) is about 40–50 minutes east; central Orlando is a 30–45 minute commute via SR-50 and the Turnpike.
Frequently asked questions
Is Clermont a good place to live?
Yes — especially for families, active/outdoorsy buyers, and retirees who want newer neighborhoods, lakes, scenic rolling terrain, and value within reach of Orlando, with lower insurance than the coast.
Why does Clermont have hills?
It sits on the Lake Wales Ridge, giving it rolling terrain rare in flat Florida — part of its scenic and active-lifestyle appeal.
What are property taxes in Clermont?
Lake County millage (set annually) plus city of Clermont millage, with some newer communities adding CDD/HOA fees. Homesteaded primary residents get the exemption and Save Our Homes cap.
Does Clermont flood?
Its lakes mean lakefront and low-lying parcels can carry FEMA designation, but the hilly terrain puts many homes at higher elevation and lower risk. Verify per parcel.
Is Clermont good for active lifestyles?
Yes — it's a noted endurance-sports training hub (the National Training Center) with cycling, triathlon, lakes, and trails.
How's the insurance in Clermont?
Central Florida's inland advantage applies — well below coastal Florida, though lakefront parcels may carry more.
When is hurricane season?
June through November; inland location minimizes surge risk. Internal links: ↑ Lake County · ↑ Orlando/Central region · → Mount Dora · → Winter Garden · → Orlando Lead CTA: "Comparing Clermont against Winter Garden or Mount Dora? Ask the relocation concierge →" + lead form. ---
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