About half of the homes sold in Groveland in the last twelve months had never been lived in. The median home that changed hands here was built in 2023, the population is up by about half since 2019, and only about one sale in fifteen was a home older than this century. That changes what every other number on this page means: the price is set by builders, a resale is competing with a model home, and the longer commute is the cost of the house being cheaper than it is in Clermont.
Who Groveland Fits, and Who It Doesn't
Strong fit: buyers who want a new single-family house around $400,000, because that is where the median new house closed, on about 2,300 square feet; buyers who want a new townhome near $300,000, since about 60 of them closed at that price; anyone who wants land in south Lake County, with 75 homes on an acre or more at a median of $575,000; and active-adult buyers who want a newer 55-plus community than most of the Leesburg or Tavares stock, because Cascades of Groveland, also sold as Trilogy, closed 66 homes at $343,500 with a median build year of 2016.
Weaker fit: anyone buying a two- or three-year-old house here to resell soon, because resale closed at a lower median than new and the same builders are still delivering in the same subdivisions; daily commuters to Orlando, since the mean commute is longer than Clermont's or Minneola's and the route is State Road 50 through Clermont; buyers who want an established neighborhood with mature trees and a finished street, because only about 50 of the homes sold here in a year were built before 2000; and anyone who wants a downtown or a waterfront center, because Groveland's is small and the growth is in subdivisions along the highways.
Still deciding between towns? We pulled the closed sales around a $400,000 budget and put Groveland side by side with its neighbors: what $400,000 actually buys in each. Square footage, bedrooms, year built, and how many came with a pool.
Where Is Groveland, and What Makes It Different?
Groveland sits in south Lake County on State Road 50 west of Clermont, with State Road 33 running through it and the Green Swamp to its south. Most of what sells here was built after 2020. The mean commute is 33.8 minutes, longer than Clermont's or Minneola's, because the way to Orlando runs through Clermont.
Groveland Housing Market Snapshot (2026)
Over the last twelve months 761 homes sold in Groveland at a median of $378,000, down 0.9% against the twelve months before. Per square foot, which strips out any change in the size of what sold, the figure fell 5.5%. In August 2026, 56 homes closed at a median of $385,000 and the typical one went under contract in 39 days. One month is too small a sample to read a direction from, which is why the twelve-month figure leads here. There are 238 active residential listings as of October 09, 2026, with a median asking price of $400,000, or $202 per square foot.
New Construction and Resale Are Not the Same Market
Every price figure quoted for Groveland mixes brand new homes with existing ones. Split apart, the last twelve months looked like this.
| What sold | Median, prior 12 months | Median, last 12 months | Change | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New construction | $419,200 | $394,033 | -6.0% | 377 |
| Existing homes (resale) | $369,450 | $362,000 | -2.0% | 384 |
| All sales combined | $381,520 | $378,000 | -0.9% | 761 |
Both halves moved the same way here, so the combined figure is a fair summary of Groveland, which is not true everywhere.
Best Neighborhoods in Groveland, FL: Communities to Know
Groveland is a short list of large new communities, an acreage market around them, and one 55-plus neighborhood.
- Waterstone and Rainwood, the volume communities: Waterstone closed 143 homes across its sections at about $369,000, nearly one sale in five citywide, and Rainwood about 50 at about $370,000, townhomes included in both
- Hidden Ridge, Meadow Pointe and Trinity Lakes, the step up in size and price: Hidden Ridge closed 33 at $372,690 and went under contract in under two weeks, Meadow Pointe 51 at about $450,000, and Trinity Lakes about 55 at $465,000 on about 2,600 square feet
- Cypress Oaks and Eagle Pointe, the resale that is a few years old, built mostly between 2013 and 2019: Cypress Oaks closed 21 at $360,000 and Eagle Pointe 21 at $340,000 to $360,000, both in under a month
- Cascades of Groveland, the age-restricted community, also sold as Trilogy: 66 closings at $343,500, every 55-plus sale in the city, taking a little over two months to go under contract
- The acreage and the lakes, homes on county roads around the city: the 75 on an acre or more closed at $575,000, the 42 waterfront sales at $552,500, and the 134 homes with no association at about $439,000
In a market this new, the question is not which neighborhood but which phase. Ask what the builder is still releasing on the same street before you price a resale against it.
The 15 communities in Groveland where the most homes have sold over the last twelve months, each with its own page:
- Waterstone
- Trinity Lakes
- Rainwood
- Cypress Bluff
- Cypress Oaks
- Waterside Pointe
- Eagle Pointe
- Cranes Landing
- Westwood
- Wilson Estates
- Lake Douglas Preserve
- Villa City
- Green Valley West
- Marina Del Rey
- Brighton
Another 33 Groveland communities have their own page too. You can also browse every Groveland listing in one place.
Groveland vs. Clermont vs. Minneola: The Honest Comparison
| Groveland | Clermont | Minneola | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median asking price | $400,000 | $467,990 | $519,820 |
| Median $/sq ft | $202 | $227 | $228 |
| Mean commute | 33.8 minutes | 32.6 minutes | 26.9 minutes |
| Median household income | $92,258 | $79,789 | $102,968 |
| Population | 20,621 | 44,984 | 15,371 |
Clermont is the established city to the east, with a higher price, far more resale to choose from and the turnpike. Minneola is the smaller town north of Clermont, where an even larger share of what sells is new, at a much higher price, with the highest household income and the shortest commute of the three. Groveland is the one of the three where a new house costs the least and the drive is the longest.
Schools, Commute, and Day-to-Day Life
Lake County Schools serves the city, and assignment varies by address rather than by city name, so confirm the zoning for the specific property before you buy on a school reputation.
Mean travel time to work is 33.8 minutes, against 32.6 from Clermont.
How Much of Groveland Is New Construction?
Groveland has no municipal police agency reporting usable figures to the FBI, so there is no honest city-level crime comparison to publish here, and a number that cannot be sourced is worse than none. What can be measured is the age and type of what is for sale, which is the other question relocation buyers ask.
Across 238 active residential listings, the median asking price is $400,000, or $202 per square foot. Where a town is still building, the per square foot figure runs closer to replacement cost; where it is built out, it reflects land and location instead.
Cost of Living in Groveland, FL
Housing is the line that moves a Central Florida budget. Groveland's median asking price is $400,000 against a median household income of $92,258, which puts a home at about 4.34 times household income here. That ratio, rather than the sticker price, is the number worth carrying between towns, and it is why a cheaper town is not automatically a more affordable one.
Florida charges no state income tax, so the property tax line matters more here than it would elsewhere, and a homestead exemption reduces the taxable value of a primary residence. Millage varies by taxing district, so treat any single quoted rate as an estimate until the specific parcel is checked.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Groveland, FL a good place to live?
Start with the numbers. Against the 60 places this site tracks across Orange, Seminole, Lake and Volusia counties, the median asking price of $400,000 is near the middle and the mean commute of 33.8 minutes is longer than most. The median household income here is $92,258, which puts housing at 4.34 times income, a lighter load than in most of those places. On local incomes, that makes buying here easier than in most of the group. Who it fits, and who it does not, is laid out at the top of this page.
What is the median home price in Groveland, FL?
The median sale price was $385,000 in August 2026 across 56 closed sales. Over the last twelve months 761 homes sold at a median of $378,000, down 0.9% against the twelve months before. The median asking price across 238 active listings is $400,000, or $202 per square foot.
Is Groveland cheaper than Clermont?
On the asking median, yes: $400,000 against $467,990. Measured against household income, Groveland is at 4.34 times income and Clermont at 5.87, so on that basis Groveland is the more affordable of the two. See what $400,000 buys in each town.
What is the cost of living in Groveland, FL?
Housing is the deciding line. A median asking price of $400,000 against a median household income of $92,258 puts a home at roughly 4.34 times income, and Florida charges no state income tax, which shifts weight onto the property tax line.
What school district serves Groveland, FL?
Lake County Schools. Assignment varies by address within the city, so confirm the zoning for the specific property.
Thinking About a Move to Groveland?
I work these four counties every week and I will tell you when a town is wrong for you. If you want the numbers for your budget before you tour anything, start with what $400,000 buys across Groveland and its neighbors, or call me at 407-616-9019.
You can also browse homes for sale in Groveland, which updates with current inventory.
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