Quick facts
| Minneola | vs Lake County | vs Florida | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,064 (2025 estimate) | ||
| Growth since 2020 | 52.1% | +33.3 pts | +43.2 pts |
| Median home value | $420,800 | 32% higher | 17% higher |
| Median gross rent | $2,073 | 31% higher | 24% higher |
| Median household income | $110,902 | 52% higher | 49% higher |
| Owner occupied homes | 81.9% | +4.3 pts | +14.3 pts |
Census survey figures are 2020 to 2024 averages; methods.
Living in Minneola
Minneola is a city in Lake County with fast growth since 2010.
Minneola is a city with its own government, located in Lake County.
Known for: Minneola Horizon Academy, an aviation and STEAM K to 8 school, opened July 2025; Name comes from the Dakota language, meaning much water
Founded in 1884 and incorporated in 1925 or 1926. The population grew from 9,403 in 2010 to 13,843 in 2020. Source: Wikipedia, Minneola, Florida, accessed October 29, 2026.
Compared with Lake County as a whole, it grew faster than the county since 2020 (52.1% vs 18.8%); household incomes are higher ($110,902 vs $73,161); Census median rent runs higher ($2,073 vs $1,586 countywide) and homes are pricier than the county median ($420,800 vs $318,400).
Cities with similar prices and rents: Alafaya ($425,500, $1,999), Wesley Chapel ($403,700, $2,100), Delray Beach ($420,300, $1,961).
Growth and housing
The Census estimates 21,064 residents in 2025, up from 13,848 in 2020: 52.1% growth.
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 Minneola
| 2026 loan limits (county) | Amount |
|---|---|
| FHA, one unit | $541,287 |
| Conforming, one unit | $832,750 |
| Median home value here | $420,800 |
Homes cost 3.8 times median household income here (Lake County 4.3, Florida 4.8).
- Conventional: the default for buyers with solid credit and 5% or more down.
- FHA: $120,487 of room between the median home and the FHA limit.
Investing in Minneola
Long term rentals
| Minneola | vs Lake County | |
|---|---|---|
| Renter occupied homes | 18.1% | -4.3 pts |
Short term rentals
Seasonal and vacation homes: 0% of the stock, against 5.5% countywide.
| 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.