Quick facts
| Groveland | vs Lake County | vs Florida | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,526 (2025 estimate) | ||
| Growth since 2020 | 38% | +19.2 pts | +29.1 pts |
| Median home value | $365,800 | 15% higher | 2% higher |
| Median gross rent | $1,732 | 9% higher | 4% higher |
| Median household income | $100,226 | 37% higher | 34% higher |
| Owner occupied homes | 87.1% | +9.5 pts | +19.5 pts |
Census survey figures are 2020 to 2024 averages; methods.
Living in Groveland
Groveland is a city in Lake County and the first certified International Dark Sky Community in Florida.
As an incorporated city, Groveland sets its own zoning inside Lake County.
Known for: International Dark Sky Community certification in 2023; Outdoor lighting ordinance passed in 2022
The 2020 Census counted 18,505 residents, up from 8,729 in 2010. Source: Wikipedia, Groveland, Florida, accessed October 29, 2026.
Next to the rest of Lake County, it grew faster than the county since 2020 (38% vs 18.8%); household incomes are higher ($100,226 vs $73,161); more homes are owner occupied (87.1% vs 77.6%) and the median value of $365,800 is above the county's $318,400.
Closest matches on price and rent: North Miami Beach ($366,700, $1,750), North Miami ($365,000, $1,702), Goldenrod ($358,700, $1,734).
Growth and housing
Groveland changed 38% in population from 2020 to 2025 (county 18.8%, Florida 8.9%).
The housing mix is 0% detached houses and 0% larger buildings.
Risks to price in
| Risk item | Detail |
|---|---|
| County average homeowners insurance with wind | $2,650 a year |
Buying a home in Groveland
| 2026 loan limits (county) | Amount |
|---|---|
| FHA, one unit | $541,287 |
| Conforming, one unit | $832,750 |
| Median home value here | $365,800 |
Homes cost 3.6 times median household income here (Lake County 4.3, Florida 4.8).
- Conventional: mortgage insurance drops off as equity builds.
- FHA: the Groveland median of $365,800 fits under the $541,287 limit.
Investing in Groveland
Long term rentals
| Groveland | vs Lake County | |
|---|---|---|
| Renter occupied homes | 12.9% | -9.5 pts |
Short term rentals
0% of homes are held for seasonal or vacation use (Lake County 5.5%).
| Short term rental taxes | Rate |
|---|---|
| County tourist development tax | 4% |
| State sales tax | 6% plus any county surtax |
Rules vary street by street; verify zoning and HOA limits early. State rules
Property types
| Housing stock | Share |
|---|---|
| Single family detached | 0% |
| Buildings with 5+ units | 0% |
| Manufactured homes | 0% |
Nearby
Other Florida markets
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024 5 year estimates. 2020 to 2024.
- U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates, Vintage 2025. July 1, 2025.
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2025 annual. 2025.
- FFIEC HMDA Data Browser, originated loans. 2025 and 2024.
- LendingTree: 2026 FHA loan limits in Florida by county (HUD figures). 2026.
- Florida Realtors: FHFA sets 2026 conforming loan limits. 2026.
- Florida Office of Economic and Demographic Research: 2026 local option tourist tax rates. 2026.
- Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, July 2026 Insurance Stability Unit report (average homeowners premium with wind, as of March 31, 2026). March 31, 2026.
- Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey. week of October 22, 2026.
- Wikipedia: List of counties in Florida. checked October 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau county adjacency file. 2024.
- Wikipedia county article and statewide lists (colleges, teams, airports); Florida Defense Support Task Force installation map. checked October 2026.
- Hurricane landfalls: Wikipedia, List of Florida hurricanes (2000 to present). checked October 2026.
Estimates from public data; they change over time. General information, not investment, tax or legal advice, and not a loan offer. Methods and assumptions.