Clermont, Florida - Area Information & Foreclosure Listings
 Clermont is known as the “Gem of the Hills” and the “Wakeboarding Capital of the World” because of its many rolling hills and fresh water lakes. Unlike most of the Orlando area, Clermont is not flat terrain.
What makes this community special is the large number of family-friendly outdoor activities that are available year round. The city has renovated the Jaycee Beach area to accommodate the Clermont Triathlon and the new Lake Minneola Scenic Trail/Rails to Trails bike trail which extends a little over 3 miles from Clermont to Ocoee.
Craft shows are another popular seasonal event, as are canoeing and other water sports.
Clermont is located in South Lake County between Orlando and Brooksville along Highway 50 near Lake Apopka, and about 25 miles Northwest of Walt Disney World.
The town government is strongly in favor of both commercial and residential growth for this ever-expanding community.
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State Park
Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont offers a variety of outdoor activities. The 4,000 acre park offers fishing in four different lakes as well as designated trails for horseback riding. There are also campsites available for overnight guests. Visitors can see an abundance of wildlife along the trails, including white tail deer, marsh rabbits, alligators and bobcats. The marshy areas of the park are home to many species of migratory birds.
School System
Clermont is part of the Lake County Public Schools System, which has 50 different schools for children of all ages, with some specialized schools for children with special needs or special attention.
Statistics
- Population: 9,333
- Area: 9,801 sq. kilometers.
- The amount of surface water is 3.87 sq kilometers.
- The distance from Clermont to Washington DC is 767 miles.
- The distance to the Florida state capital is 202 miles. (as the crow flies)
- Clermont is positioned 28.55 degrees north of the equator and 81.75 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Clermont Florida Resident Resources:
Central Florida schools at Florida’s Department of Education Website.
School systems near Orlando are located in Orange, Lake, Osceola, Seminole, and Polk counties.
Clermont City Hall - 685 W. Montrose Street
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