Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
15%
Minneola, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,690
Population
17,507
Renter Mix
20% Rent
Enjoy small-town delights near Orlando
Rural
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Suburban
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Scenic
Minneola is a fast-growing city in Lake County, perched among the rolling hills of Central Florida, where the skyline is shaped more by oak trees and water towers than high-rises. Part of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area, it sits close enough to the region's major employment corridors along the Florida Turnpike to make commuting practical, while still maintaining a smaller-city pace. South Lake High School anchors the local school system, and South Lake Hospital nearby serves as a steady economic presence in the community.
The city has expanded quickly over the past decade, and that growth shows in its neighborhoods. Newer master-planned communities make up much of the residential landscape, offering single-family homes alongside townhome rentals and a growing number of apartment communities. Architectural styles lean toward contemporary Florida construction, with stucco exteriors, open floor plans, and community amenities like pools and fitness centers built into many developments. Options for renters range from spacious multi-bedroom townhomes to more compact apartment community layouts suited to a range of budgets.
Minneola's identity is still forming, which works in a renter's favor. Land and development projects continue to bring new retail, services, and employers to the area, and the Turnpike Town Center project signals the city's push toward a more walkable commercial core. For those who want proximity to Orlando's job market and energy without living inside the metro's busiest corridors, Minneola offers a grounded, still-expanding alternative.
Explore the City
Waterfront Park on Lake Minneola has paved trails.
Waterfront Park is also located on the south end of Lake Minneola.
Resident love the skate board and bike down the South Lake Trail in Waterfront Park in Clermont.
People love to take strolls down the South Lake Trail in Waterfront Park in Clermont.
Minneola residents Highway 50 and visit both of Florida's coasts in about an hour an half
Weekends are full of life on Lake Minneola with people boating and taking in the sun.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$86,602
Average: $97,183
Education
4,644
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,079
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Minneola has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
20%
Non-Renters
80%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Minneola, FL is $1,692 for one bedroom, $2,072 for two bedrooms, and $2,375 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Minneola has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,692/month
779 Sq Ft
House
$2,981/month
2,076 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Minneola, FL is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
1,097 Students
Minneola Conversion Charter School
Public
Grades PK-8
1,786 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
855 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
1,097 Students
Minneola Conversion Charter School
Public
Grades PK-8
1,786 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,226 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Oakland Nature Preserve
- Florida Scrub-Jay Trail
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Orlando International
- Orlando Sanford International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.