Mount Dora Florida A Comparison Of Then And Now
Mount Dora Population Growth Then And Now
In 1879 there were only five families living in Mount Dora. By 1910 there were 371.Today Mount Dora is home to 15,142 residents based on projectionsof the latest 2021 US Census estimates. Mount Dora is growing at arate of 2.11%.
- There are 11,340 adult residents, of whom 4,678 areseniors.
- The average household income is $72,035
- More than half own their own home (60.3%)
- Almost half have college degrees (42.64%)
- Almost half are married (48.30%)
- Females compose 56.70% Males compose 43.40%
- Veterans in Mount Dora are 1,155 with 35% disabled
- Racial composition is 74.53% white, 17.99% black or AfricanAmerican, 0.59% Asian, 4.91% two or more races, and 1.59% someother race.
Today’s median house value is $244,100 with housingexpenses 32% lower than the national average and cost of living 9%lower than the national average. Mount Dora’s homes date backto 1882 through 1938. Some of the building designs in MountDora are Bungalow, Mediterranean, Frame Vernacular, Palladian,Colonial, Farmhouse, and Mid-Century Modern.
The Building Designs Of Ten Historic Houses In MountDora
- Lakeside Inn, 100 Alexander Street Built: 1883 Style:Frame Vernacular
- Donnelly House, 527 N. Donnelly Street Built: 1893 Style:Steamboat Gothic/Queen Anne
- Education Hall, 308 E. Fifth Avenue Built: 1912 Style: PrairieStyle
- Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Depot, 341 N. Alexander StreetBuilt: 1915 Style: Frame Vernacular
- FirstNational Bank of Mount Dora, 110 W. Fifth Avenue Built: 1925Style: Masonry Vernacular/Palladian
- Risely House, 742 N. Tremain Street Built: 1925 Style: MasonryVernacular
- Thompson House, 225 W. Fifth Avenue Built: 1927 Style:Mediterranean Revival
- S. Heustis Eddy House, 621 E. 3rd Avenue Built: 1923 Style:Cottage
- The Wardell-Wilmont House, 321 W. 9th Avenue Built: 1917 Style:Craftsman-Bungalow
- The Simpson House, 2015 N. Donnelly Street Built: 1900-1905Style: Frame Vernacular
In Florida, social security is not subject to tax and there isno state income tax. Sales tax is 7%. Lake County doeshave a Limited Income exemption for anyone 65+ if theadjusted gross income does not exceed a certain amount. In2020 it was $31,100. Any questions, call 352-253-2150. Ofcourse, there is property tax, but don’t forget the Homesteadexemption.
Built in 1883-1884, Lakeside Inn was the oldestcontinuously operating hotel in the State of Florida.
Mount Dora’s Historic Homes And Buildings PresentA Vision For Its Residents And Visitors Of Its 1800Architecture
One example would be the Mount DoraCommunity Building built in 1929. Despite economichardship in the late 1920s, Mount Dora residents showed theirloyalty by raising funds for its upkeep. Then again in 2009,citizens came together, this time restoring and renovating theirCommunity Building expanding its lobby and seating, keeping itsunique style.
John Phillip Donnelly came to Florida in 1879 as a youngPittsburgh bachelor. As Donnelly approached Mount Dora with eageranticipation, word has it his eyes encountered a view of Lake Dora,“a wonderful, glorious vision that swept him off hisfeet.” John Philip Donnelly and his wife Annie built a homein downtown Mount Dora where they remained their entire lives.
1893 - Former home of John Philip Donnelly and his wife Annie(Stone) Donnelly
Mount Dora is comprised of 9.2 square miles of which 8.0 squaremiles are land and 1.2 square miles is water. Mount Dora overlooksLake Dora, Lake Gertrude, and Lake Beauclair, and because MountDora is situated on a plateau rising to 184 feet above sea level,it is slightly more than 100 feet above the level of the lakes.
Mount Dora Is A Short Distance To Many OfFlorida’s Major Attractions And RecreationalAreas
There is access to major highways to Orlando and thebeaches.
Distances from Mount Dora to …
- Orlando International Airport (MCO) – 43miles
- Orlando – 29 miles - for the children: Wet‘n Wild, SeaWorld, Universal’s Island of Adventure,Gatorland, Legoland, WonderWorks, The Crayola Store, and M&MWorld, etc.
- Walt Disney World – 38 miles
- Universal Studios – 35 miles
- Kennedy Space Center – 62 miles
- Blue Spring State Park (Orange City) – 36miles - from mid-November through March is the annual wintermigration of manatees. At the park, there is also picnicking,swimming, snorkeling, canoeing, and kayaking.
- Apopka, an approximate 15-minute drive from MountDora - Wekiwa Springs which offers birdwatching,equestrian camping, horse trails, canoe, and kayak rentals, andsnorkeling. Also, Kelly Park and Rock Springs havetubing, canoeing, kayaking, snorkeling and volleyball courts.
- Beaches – New Smyrna Beach (55 miles), Daytona Beach (55miles), Ormond Beach (62 miles), Cocoa Beach (92 miles).
The Chamberof Commerce is in the old 1915 train station downtown and isopen M-F 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Any questions – or just need a map forthat Historic Walking Tour – please visit Rachel and herfriendly team.
Mount Dora residents show pride in homeownership. Take a walk orcar ride and discover what options are in Mount Dora for you.Choose a good realtor to guide you.
Come visit Mount Dora and make up your mind. We are here foryou.
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