Tavares, Florida

Population 14,011

Tavares is located in Lake County, FL. The population is 14,011, making Tavares the 4th largest city in Lake County.

There are 6 public schools in Tavares with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Tavares is low , and there are 36 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Tavares is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Tavares property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Tavares include Silver Lake, Eustis and Yalaha.

Tavares Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 11.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 69.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.6%

Crime Rate

28.67% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 156
  • Violent Crimes: 262
  • Robbery: 22
  • Burglary: 440
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 924

Registered Offenders

47.29% Higher than national avg.
  • 36 offenders in Tavares
  • 25.69 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

51 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 51

Unemployment

Low 2.9%
  • Florida unemployment average: 2.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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6 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Tavares, FL and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Tavares's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
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  • Lake
2 Private Schools

Adventure Christian Academy

Liberty Christian Prep School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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191 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Tavares, FL issued 191 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Tavares, FL issued 180 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $963
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,040
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,200
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,557
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,873

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Environmental Hazards

51 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Tavares, FL has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Tavares, FL is a green zone.
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  • UV Index VERY HIGH 7.35 Average
    Tavares, FL is a very high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 60.2°
  • February 62.02°
  • March 65.8°
  • April 73.45°
  • May 78.53°
  • June 82.39°
  • July 83.2°
  • August 83.58°
  • September 81.78°
  • October 75.03°
  • November 65.98°
  • December 61.8°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Tavares, FL

Earthquakes
Tavares, FL has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Tavares, FL has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Tavares, FL has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Tavares, FL has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Tavares, FL: $39,810

Unemployment

Unemployment in Tavares is 2.9%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 2.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 48.03%
White Collar - 51.97%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Rick Scott
  • Sen. Bill Nelson
  • Sen. Marco Rubio

City Representatives

  • Daniel Webster

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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1 Cemetery view all

4 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Tavares, FL
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