Inverness, Florida Reviews

Inverness, FL is a charming small town located in Citrus County and is best known for its many outdoor activities and historic downtown area. With its abundance of natural beauty, from its many hiking trails to nearby Lake Tsala Apopka, Inverness offers an array of activities for the whole family to enjoy. The town’s historic downtown area also houses several museums, art galleries, restaurants, and bars.
The reviews of Inverness are generally positive. People love the small-town charm and appreciate the low cost of living and access to nature that living in this community provides. Many people enjoy exploring the hiking trails or taking a trip down to nearby Lake Tsala Apopka for a day of fishing or kayaking. Others appreciate the quaintness of downtown Inverness with its unique stores and restaurants. All in all, Inverness is loved by locals and tourists alike for its laid-back atmosphere combined with plenty of fun things to do outdoors.

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Great place but not for everyone - 11/19/2022
I moved here from St Petersburg last spring. I came here because it’s quiet with very little crime. True there isn’t many stores and restaurants but property is considerably less than St Pete /Tampa. I’m retired so it worked out great for me. Only a few minutes from the gulf is nice too. Traffic is more than you would expect from a town this size though much of it is through traffic. If you like fishing, hunting and quiet …this is a great place. If you’re still working, not so great. Read More

Mike | Inverness, FL | Reply | No Replies

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Awful if you're not retired - 9/22/2021
I've lived here for 18 years. Housing is expensive, extra gas tax, no shopping, no nice restaurants, nothing to do, low wages, nepotism is rampant (unless you're a good ole boy or a member of one of the families no advancement opportunities) No activities for kids, geared towards elderly population. Tons of old people every where, use to be a snow bird season, not any more, now it's just all the time. Driving is Read More

Lauren | Inverness, FL | Reply | 1 Reply

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Retirement - 3/13/2018
We are looking at Inverness to decide if that is were we went to move. Any information Read More

Lynda | Lincoln City, OR | Reply | 2 Replies

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Beautiful Town of Inverness - Lovely Parks - 9/23/2015
We moved here because it was the loveliest town we visited that was also affordable. Also because of the lowest crime rate in Florida.

We love the community.
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Kathy | Inverness, FL | Reply | 1 Reply

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Retirement possibility. - 4/2/2013
Looking at retirement in Inverness, Fkorida. How safe is the area, how much of an issue are insects (in-home & outside) Read More

Darlene | Concord, NH | Reply | 2 Replies

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Used Bestplaces.net To Find Inverness 5 Years Ago - 4/21/2010
Found Inverness 5 years ago using Google maps and Bestplaces. I took a look and told my parents, now they have moved to Inverness from New Jersey.

Climate: Beautiful winters, muggy summers. Great if you like sun.
Cost of Living: Everything is much cheaper than up north.
Crime: Not too much, some rumored meth labs. I leave my door unlocked.
Culture and Recreation: Can't be beat if you like boats and fishing.
Economy: Not too good, not many jobs, but doesn't matter much if you're retired.
Education: Not real good, but most people are from up north.
Health: Hospital in town, adequate doctors in the area.
Housing: Cheap, lots of waterfront with docks for your motor boat.
Politics: Not too conservative or liberal, government seems pretty good but not too intrusive.
Quality of Life: I think it's excellent. Not "big city" nor "sticks". Weather is great except when it's really hot in summer. Least likely Read More

John | Inverness, FL | Reply | No Replies

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school - 6/20/2008
Very different from Long Island. Not many job's and the schools are not as good. Teacher's are not very interested in the Read More

margaret | , | Reply | 1 Reply

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It feels like home - 3/14/2007
Lots of character to this small town. All of Florida is mostly senior citizens that is what you see mostly because they don't have to work anymore and they can go out to eat almost everyday and enjoy themselves. The young are working to get to that point eventually. Other then that a great area to live and retire for all Read More

Michele | Hampton Bays, NY | Reply | No Replies

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Great low cost of living - 4/17/2006
Overall, a great small community to retire in - definitely not a younger persons community for lack of activities and venues. Mediocre restaurants but good places to go within 30 minutes. Relatively good medical care. Weather can be atrocious (heat, hurricanes and accompanying Read More

Norman | Inverness, FL | Reply | No Replies

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thinking of moving from long island to florida - 3/2/2006
anyone know anything abt inverness, fl or the surround Read More

mike | Medford, NY | Reply | No Replies

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