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Eustis, Florida
Eustis is a Charming Lakeside Town with a Lovely Downtown, Red Brick Sidewalks and Plenty of Places to Watch the Sun Set Over the Water
Eustis is in north central Florida, about an hour from either coast and roughly 45 minutes northwest of Orlando. It borders Lake Eustis and has several smaller lakes within its borders. A busy steamship port in the late-1800s, today Eustis exudes quiet charm.
The downtown is well-kept, with red brick streets, old fashioned street lamps and nicely restored, awning-shaded historic buildings, some of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Restaurants, boutiques and galleries are in good supply. Events include a music festival, a classic car cruise-in, a busker festival and GeorgeFest, a celebration of all things George Washington. Lake Eustis, four miles long and three miles wide, has a public boat ramp and is open for powerboating, sailing and tournament fishing. Soothing Ferran Park's waterside brick boardwalk is the perfect place to take a stroll, cast a fishing line or watch the sun set.
Neighborhoods are tidy but not necessarily manicured. Housing ranges from manufactured homes and Florida crackers to bungalows, ranch ramblers and waterfront Mediterranean styles.
Orlando is where most people go for in-depth shopping, museums, etc.
Eustis is home to 26,000 people. About 45% of residents are age 45 or better, and 22% hold a four-year college degree. The population has grown 25% over the last decade.
The cost of living is 2% below the national average, and the median home price is around $410,000. Real estate prices have risen 1% during the last year.
This area enjoys a humid subtropical climate with mild winters, hot and humid summers, and an average of 51 inches of rain annually.
The town has public transit, a public library, and a crime rate in line with the national average. There is no local hospital, but AdventHealth Waterman is in Tavares, three miles away. The community leans to the right politically.
Florida's inland lake region offers a quieter, more relaxed alternative to the bustle of the coasts while still providing the sunshine and warmth for which the state is famous. This area is dotted with thousands of freshwater lakes, making it ideal for boating, fishing, and waterfront living.
Many communities here, such as Eustis, Mount Dora, and Tavares, have historic downtowns, abundant parks, and easy access to nature while still being within driving distance of Orlando’s cultural attractions and airports.
The cost of living in much of the inland lake area is lower than in many coastal towns, appealing to those seeking a more affordable, laid-back lifestyle without the higher property costs, rising insurance costs and hurricane exposure of beachfront living.
Florida is considered tax-friendly for retirees.
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