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Mount Dora, FL vs Tavares, FL

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- The median age of a home in Mount Dora is 6.7% older than the median age of a home in Tavares.
 Mount Dora, FLTavares, FLUnited States
 Median Home Age30  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$302,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months25.3%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock83.4%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.190.0%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$9.4$11.0
 Homes Owned52.3%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock16.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented33.3%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Mount Dora, FLTavares, FLUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,620$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,120  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,130$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,350  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,640$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,100  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Mount Dora, FLTavares, FLUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.9%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock2.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock10.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.5%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Mount Dora, FLTavares, FLUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock9.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.4%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.7%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock4.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9994.1%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock16.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99940.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock4.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99911.7%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.5%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.2%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Mount Dora, FLTavares, FLUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock23.4%13.6%
 2000 to 200919.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock12.2%13.6%
 1980 to 198910.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock14.7%14.8%
 1960 to 196914.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock5.6%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.5%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock1.3%12.2%
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Reviews for Mount Dora    4 Reviews
Charles · Mount Dora, FL
Heaven
Over 9 years ago

The town is absolutely amazing. Festivals galore, amazing places to eat, a beautiful historic downtown and it's all nestled on a pristinely beautiful chain of lakes.  More

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Terry  · Mount Dora, FL
Mount Dora Real Etate
Over 12 years ago

Mount Dora, FL is one of the best places to live in America. It's not just our opinion, Mount Dora was recently voted as a top 100 place to live! Mount Dora features  More

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Nancy · Mount Dora, FL
Mount Dora-A Unique Community
Over 19 years ago

Mount Dora, Florida is an active community for retirees. Amid the hills, it appears to be a New England village or a thriving midwestern town. It has a wonderfully  More

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Reviews for Tavares    3 Reviews
Thuy · Tavares, FL
comparing cities
Over 12 years ago

looking for the best reasonable area to live in close to Astatula, Fl. Low crime, cost of living and jobs. Husband lost job in Georgia and now has obtained a great  More

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gene · Tavares, FL
quality
Over 16 years ago

A great, great town..Wonderful city employees..A revitalized down town entertainment district..Seaplane port, new restaurants,water park for kids..A beautiful lighted  More

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Genevieve · Tavares, FL
Too many negatives
Over 20 years ago

Been here 22 years. Leaving asap. Too many old people due to HUGE, well marketed retirement community taking over Lake/Sumter/Marion counties. High housing costs,  More

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