2027 MNM LIVABILITY INDEX

Clermont

Florida (FL)

Best for: Active families, cyclists and professionals who want hills, lakes and outdoor recreation while remaining connected to Orlando jobs and attractions.

2027 CITY CLASSSmall City25,000–99,999 residents

Modern Livability78.9/ 100

AT A GLANCE

Everyday numbers

Population52,812

Median Home$418,400

Median Rent$1,828

Median Household Income$82,306

Cost of Living~102.0 (US=100; 2024 MSA)

Average Commute31.3 min

Unemployment~4.5% metro (Jul 2026)

Metro AreaOrlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL

2027 MODERN LIVABILITY SCORECARD

How this city actually lives

Twelve dimensions capture both hard data and the everyday experience traditional lists tend to miss.

78.9overall

Housing & Financial Reality66.0

Housing burden, taxes, insurance, utilities and what local incomes actually buy.

Ease of Living70.0

Errands, commute friction, parking, services and the effort required for daily life.

Safety & Stability84.0

Personal, neighborhood, road and environmental stability.

Economic Opportunity83.0

Jobs, wages, career mobility, employer diversity and economic resilience.

Health & Wellness90.0

Healthcare access, activity, mental wellness, healthy food and environmental health.

Beauty & Sense of Place94.0

Scenery, architecture, trees, cleanliness, public realm and distinct sense of place.

Mobility & Congestion47.0

Traffic delay, commute reliability, walking, cycling and transit usefulness.

Nature & Escape97.0

Trails, water, mountains, parks, public lands and how easily residents can escape.

Diversity & Belonging83.0

Diversity, integration, accessibility, newcomer friendliness and community connection.

Climate & Environment76.0

Comfortable weather, air quality, severe weather and environmental exposure.

Community & Culture77.0

Restaurants, arts, events, third places, recreation and social life.

Infrastructure & Connectivity82.0

Broadband, utilities, airport, highways, transit and essential connectivity.

THE THINGS OLD-SCHOOL LISTS MISS

What daily life feels like

Traffic / CongestionModerate to high. Local streets may be manageable, but Orlando-region growth and major corridors can make longer commutes unpredictable.

Weekend EscapeVery good. Lakes, springs, state parks and both coasts are available for day trips, with a wide range of Central Florida recreation nearby.

WalkabilityAbout 30/100 citywide Walk Score. The city is car-dependent overall, so neighborhood choice strongly affects daily convenience.

Airport AccessVery good. Orlando International offers extensive connectivity, though the cross-metro drive can be traffic-sensitive.

Outdoor AccessExceptional for Central Florida. Hills, lakes, cycling routes and endurance-sports culture are defining assets.

Healthcare AccessStrong to exceptional regional healthcare access, with major hospital and specialty services available locally or nearby.

Air QualityGenerally manageable, with summer ozone, heat, humidity, pollen and occasional wildfire smoke as the main seasonal concerns.

Third Places / Social LifeVery good: downtown, lakefront, cafés, breweries, fitness culture and community events create a growing network of gathering places.

EDITORIAL VIEW

More than a number

Trajectory: Improving

WHY IT STANDS OUT

Why we chose it

Clermont earns attention in the 2027 MNM Livability Index because its strongest qualities are hills and lakes; cycling/running culture; family appeal; income; outdoor access; orlando proximity. The score is not based on one traditional statistic: it balances housing, ease of living, safety, opportunity, wellness, beauty, mobility, nature, belonging, climate, culture and infrastructure. Its biggest tradeoffs are long commute; housing prices have risen; car dependence; rapid growth; limited major-city culture locally.

REAL LIFE

What living here actually feels like

Clermont feels unusually scenic for Central Florida. Rolling hills, lakes and a strong endurance-sports culture make it stand out physically from much of the peninsula.

STRENGTHS