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Living in Clermont, FL

Suburb in Florida

Clermont is a suburb in Florida, home to about 45,000 people, with 1.8 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, most trips are by car. Life moves at a relaxed pace, and homes are mostly houses.

Is Clermont a good place to live? Pros and cons

👍 Pros

  • Dog-friendly: 16 dog parks within 9 mi
  • Low taxes: no state income tax, 0.74% property tax
  • Safe: violent crime is 0.6× the US rate (FBI 2019)
  • Strong healthcare: 4 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi

👎 Cons

  • Quieter on culture: few museums and attractions nearby
  • Fewer graduates: 36% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
  • Hot summers: highs around 93°F
  • Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by

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Key facts

Population
45,000
1.8 million within 31 mi
Winter / summer highs
74°F / 93°F
Average daily highs
3-bedroom home
$389k
Typical value (Zillow)
3-bedroom rent
$2,480/mo
Incl. utilities (HUD)
Cost of living
101
US average = 100 (BEA)
Taxes
No income tax
State income tax per resident · 0.74% property tax
Safety
0.6× US
Violent crime vs US (FBI 2019)
Natural disasters
14 since 2000
Declared in the county · mainly flooding, tornadoes
Top-rated hospitals
4
4–5★ within 31 mi (CMS)
Adults with a degree
36%
No research university within 31 mi
Nearest major airport
MCO
26 mi away

Living in Clermont: common questions

What is the cost of living in Clermont?

A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $389k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,480 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are close to the US average (index 101, where the US is 100).

What are taxes like in Clermont?

Florida has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 0.74% of their home's value in property tax each year.

Is Clermont safe?

Violent crime is well below the national rate (0.6× in FBI 2019 data).

What is the weather like in Clermont?

Clermont is warm all year: winter days average around 74°F and summer days around 93°F.

Does Clermont get natural disasters?

Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from flooding, tornadoes and hurricanes: 14 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.35 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.

What is the nearest major airport to Clermont?

The nearest major airport is MCO, about 26 mi away.

How Clermont scores

Each bar compares Clermont with the other 1143 places in Best Life Fit Me. A dot shows where it sits between two ends, such as major metro and small town; neither end is better. Coloured bars run from poor (red) to excellent (green).

🏙️City size Small city Major metroSmall town
🏘️Urban or quiet Suburban Dense & urbanQuiet / rural
🚶Getting around Mostly car Walk & transitCar essential
🌲Culture or nature Nature nearby Culture & nightlifeNature on the doorstep
🌡️Climate Warm all year Warm all yearLong, snowy winters
💰Cost of living Average cost Very expensiveVery affordable
⏱️Pace Relaxed Very fast-pacedSlow & calm
🤝Community Friendly community AnonymousTight-knit community
🏡Housing Mostly houses ApartmentsHouses with yards
🏷️Affordable housing Average
💸Low taxes Excellent
💼Job market Average
🏥Healthcare Excellent
🎓Education Below average
🧸Kids & family Average
🐕Dog-friendly Excellent
⛰️Outdoors Below average
🎭Culture Poor
🛡️Safety Very safe
🌪️Few natural disasters Good
☀️Sunny Good
🌤️Mild summers Below average
✈️Airport Good

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Sources: US Census ACS 2019–2023, Census State Tax Collections FY2025, Zillow 3-bedroom ZHVI, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, FBI 2019, FEMA National Risk Index v1.20, OpenFEMA disaster declarations, NOAA Normals 1991–2020, NASA POWER, CMS, NCES IPEDS 2023, IMLS, OpenStreetMap. How scores work.