Clermont, FL is located in Lake County. Clermont is mostly a bedroom community, with an economy based on retail trade, lodging, and food and beverage establishments, which are tourism oriented. The historic downtown district has not changed much in the past 50 years. A number of community events occur there to this day.

Apartment Living In Clermont

Apartment living in Clermont, FL is going to be much more relaxed than being in the hustle and bustle of Downtown Orlando. Since Clermont is mostly residential, this is a great place for families, or those looking for a quieter lifestyle to rent.

Things To Do In Clermont

Clermont is a growing community. In the past 10 years, the town has experienced major growth in shopping and dining. They even added a movie theater. Additionally, there are several lakes in the area, great for boating and jet skiing.

Schools Serving Clermont

Schools serving Clermont include Clermont Elementary School, Lost Lake Elementary School, Cypress Ridge Elementary School, Sawgrass Bay Elementary School, Pine Ridge Elementary School, Imagine Schools at South Lake (K-8), Clermont Middle School, East Ridge Middle School, Windy Hill Middle School, and East Ridge High School, as well as several private schools.

The Clermont Business Community

The economy of Clermont is mostly based on local businesses and the tourism industry, including retail trade, lodging, food and beverage establishments, etc. Being a mostly residential community, many business professionals commute to more populated areas of Orlando for work, including Downtown Orlando, and other areas with larger business communities.

Shopping in Clermont

In the past 10 or so years, many stores have been added to this small town. Some of the stores new to Clermont including Wal-Mart, Super Target, BJ's Wholesale, K-Mart and Kohl’s, as well as many smaller establishments. In spring of 2010 Clermont Landings opened with 20 new shops and restaurants and the first cinema. There are no major malls in Clermont, but a short drive to Orlando can offer even more great places to shop, including the Mall at Millennia and the Florida Mall.

Traffic And Driving In Clermont

There are two major roads running through Clermont. State Road 50 and Highway 27 cross right in the middle of Clermont. Clermont is only about 10 miles from Winter Garden and about 30 miles from Orlando. Allowing you to drive to Orlando and area attractions in about 30 minutes.  Common routes to these areas include the FL Turnpike and the East-West Expressway. The best mode of transportation when navigating Clermont is by car. There is no bus system in Clermont.