Groveland

Q: How did Groveland get its name?

In 1895, brothers C. C. and B. M. Taylor built a turpentine still just north of Lake David, and the settlement became known as Taylorville. It was renamed Groveland after a city council meeting in 1922.

Q: How many people live in Groveland?

Groveland had 18,505 residents in the 2020 Census. The Census Bureau's estimate for July 1, 2025 is 25,526.

Q: Is Groveland a Dark Sky community?

Yes. In June 2023, Groveland became the first International Dark Sky Community in Florida and the Southeastern United States. Under the city's lighting rules, new homes and businesses must use dark-sky-compliant lighting. Starting in 2032, existing buildings must switch to dark-sky fixtures when their lighting is replaced.

Q: What parks are in Groveland?

Lake David Park has walking paths, a skate park, a splash pad, boat docks and a boat ramp. Cherry Lake Park covers 40 acres, and its first phase was finished in April 2020. Ronald Sefton Gaffney Memorial Park is a 7.5-acre park with a dog park and nature trails.

Q: Does the South Lake Trail reach Groveland?

Yes. The city's comprehensive plan describes the South Lake Trail as a paved multi-use trail that connects Groveland east to Clermont and Minneola and then to the West Orange Trail. FDOT's Phase IIIB project will add about 1.9 miles in Groveland, from Second Avenue to Silver Eagle Road, with construction scheduled from summer 2026 to summer 2027.

Q: What schools serve Groveland?

Groveland is served by Lake County Schools. Public schools with Groveland addresses include Groveland Elementary, Gray Middle School and South Lake High School, along with Cherry Lake Preparatory Academy, a charter school. Zoning can change and varies by street, so confirm a specific address with Lake County Schools' school locator, and compare school grades in the Florida School Accountability Reports.

Groveland is a city in south Lake County, west of Clermont along SR 50. It has grown quickly in recent years, with many new subdivisions around its small historic downtown and Lake David.

Average Sales Price

$509,520

Median Sales Price

$399,990

Population

32,075

Total Listings

304

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Living in Groveland

Groveland's housing is mostly newer single-family subdivisions, along with older homes and larger lots closer to downtown and in the surrounding rural areas. Lake David Park sits next to downtown, and the South Lake Trail connects Groveland to Clermont for walking and cycling. SR 50 and SR 19 run through the city, and Florida's Turnpike and US 27 are a short drive east.

Groveland: Local Questions Answered

Where is Groveland, and is every Groveland address inside the city?

Groveland is a city in Lake County at the crossroads of State Road 50, State Road 19 and State Road 33, about 27 miles west of downtown Orlando. Not every Groveland mailing address is in the city. Lake County's GIS city-limits map places the Waterstone community, which uses Groveland mailing addresses, inside the City of Mascotte. Check the county property record for a specific home.

How did Groveland get its name?

How many people live in Groveland?

Is Groveland a Dark Sky community?

What parks are in Groveland?

Does the South Lake Trail reach Groveland?

What schools serve Groveland?

Places Around Groveland

The top restaurants, shops, health care, parks, and arts & culture in Groveland.

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Restaurants & Cafés in Groveland

1Papi Pincho "Como Tú Boricua"American Restaurant · 133 E Orange St, Groveland
2Tacos De Don RamonMexican Restaurant · 7048 FL-50, Groveland
3Coyote RojoRestaurant · 214 W Broad St, Groveland
4Red Wing RestaurantAmerican Restaurant · 12500 FL-33, Groveland
5Mamma Rita's Pizzeria & Italian GrillPizza Restaurant · 7965 FL-50, Groveland
6Ikaho Sushi Japanese RestaurantJapanese Restaurant · 7965 FL-50 #900, Groveland
7The Butcher Block KitchenRestaurant · 262 W Orange St, Groveland
8Pita HutGreek Restaurant · 7414 FL-50, Groveland
9Michell’s Tropical Ice CreamIce Cream Shop · 101 E Broad St, Groveland
10Mahons Real BBQBarbecue Restaurant · 247 W Broad St, Groveland
11Marco's PizzaPizza Restaurant · 1233 W Broad St, Groveland
12Graham boys bbqBarbecue Restaurant · 7352 FL-50, Groveland
13Barrels and BoardsRestaurant · 7965 FL-50 A500, Groveland
14Nin's 5 TacosMexican Restaurant · 7815 American Way, Groveland
15El Rincón FamiliarAmerican Restaurant · 338 W Orange St, Groveland
16Pupusas LaMesita LLCRestaurant · 338 W Orange St, Groveland
17Groveland ExchangeCoffee Shop · 132 W Broad St, Groveland
18Las Comadres LLCMexican Restaurant · 642 W Broad St, Groveland
19Green Pea CoffeeCoffee Shop · 304 E Broad St, Groveland

Shopping in Groveland

1Publix Super Market at Eagle Ridge ShoppesSupermarket · 7975 FL-50, Groveland
2Dollar GeneralDiscount Store · 14627 County Rd 565A, Groveland
3Toole's Ace Hardware of GrovelandHardware Store · 1007 FL-50, Groveland
4Dollar TreeDiscount Store · 1001 W Broad St, Groveland
5Eagle Ridge ShoppesShopping Mall · FL-50, Groveland
6Lanier's ProduceGrocery Store · 20915 US-27, Groveland
7Supermercado JaliscoGrocery Store · 110 E Broad St, Groveland
8EGO DepotBicycle Shop · 1502 Max Hooks Rd Ste d, Groveland
9Family DollarDiscount Store · 108 W Broad St, Groveland
10Discount Beverage and MoreLiquor Store · 112 FL-33, Groveland
11All In MeatFood Store · 1504 Max Hooks Rd Ste D, Groveland

Health & Medical in Groveland

1Groveland Dental CareDentist · 14633 County Rd 565A, Groveland
2Community Health CentersMedical Clinic · 1296 W Broad St, Groveland
3Dental Care at Green ValleyDentist · 8406 State Rd 50, Groveland
4Groveland PharmacyPharmacy · 145 E Broad St, Groveland
5Walgreens PharmacyPharmacy · 7777 FL-50, Groveland

Parks & Recreation in Groveland

1Lake David ParkPark · 450 S Lake Ave, Groveland
2Cherry Lake ParkPark · 131 Wilson Lake Pkwy, Groveland
3Pasture ReserveNature Preserve · 5144 Lake Erie Rd, Groveland
4Ronald Sefton Gaffney Memorial ParkPark · 121 Maravilla Way, Groveland
5Arnold Brothers ParkPark · 15945 FL-19, Groveland

Arts & Culture in Groveland

1Marion Baysinger Memorial County LibraryLibrary · 756 W Broad St, Groveland

List updated October 2026. Businesses change; confirm details before visiting.

Schools in Groveland

Public, charter, and private schools with a Groveland, FL address. Letter grades are the official 2026 Florida school grades. Zoning depends on the exact address, so check a specific home with Lake County Schools locator.

Elementary Schools (7)Middle Schools (7)High Schools (5)Charter Schools (1)Private Schools (5)

Elementary Schools in Groveland

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Groveland Elementary SchoolPublic · 930 Parkwood Ave
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Cherry Lake Preparatory AcademyCharter · 119 Wilson Lake Pkwy
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Greater Horizons Academy of ExcellencePrivate · Grades K-8 · Non-Denominational
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Hope Academy IncorporatedPrivate · Grades K-12 · Non-Denominational
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Integrity Christian AcademyPrivate · Grades PreK-12 · Pentecostal
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Potters Hands Christian AcademyPrivate · Grades 2-10 · Non-Denominational
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Praise Temple Christian AcademyPrivate · Grades PreK-12 · Church Of God

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Middle Schools in Groveland

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Gray Middle SchoolPublic · 205 E Magnolia St
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Cherry Lake Preparatory AcademyCharter · 119 Wilson Lake Pkwy
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Greater Horizons Academy of ExcellencePrivate · Grades K-8 · Non-Denominational
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Hope Academy IncorporatedPrivate · Grades K-12 · Non-Denominational
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Integrity Christian AcademyPrivate · Grades PreK-12 · Pentecostal
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Potters Hands Christian AcademyPrivate · Grades 2-10 · Non-Denominational
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Praise Temple Christian AcademyPrivate · Grades PreK-12 · Church Of God

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High Schools in Groveland

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South Lake High SchoolPublic · 15600 Silver Eagle Rd
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Hope Academy IncorporatedPrivate · Grades K-12 · Non-Denominational
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Integrity Christian AcademyPrivate · Grades PreK-12 · Pentecostal
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Potters Hands Christian AcademyPrivate · Grades 2-10 · Non-Denominational
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Praise Temple Christian AcademyPrivate · Grades PreK-12 · Church Of God

Charter Schools in Groveland

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Cherry Lake Preparatory AcademyCharter · 119 Wilson Lake Pkwy

Private Schools in Groveland

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Greater Horizons Academy of ExcellencePrivate · Grades K-8 · Non-Denominational
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Hope Academy IncorporatedPrivate · Grades K-12 · Non-Denominational
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Integrity Christian AcademyPrivate · Grades PreK-12 · Pentecostal
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Potters Hands Christian AcademyPrivate · Grades 2-10 · Non-Denominational
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Praise Temple Christian AcademyPrivate · Grades PreK-12 · Church Of God

Schools and addresses: FLDOE Master School ID directory. Grades: Florida Department of Education, 2026 School Grades. Private schools: FLDOE Private Schools Directory; the state does not grade private schools. Updated October 2026.

Groveland Homes for Sale

$295,680

3 Beds2 Baths1,540 SqFt

1828 PERCH HAMMOCK LOOP, Groveland, FL 34736

Listed by Tynna Rau EXP REALTY LLC
$299,000

3 Beds2 Baths984 SqFt

207 W GREENWOOD ST, Groveland, FL 34736

Listed by Brantley Wheeler DW&CO. REAL ESTATE, LLC
$410,000

4 Beds2 Baths1,940 SqFt

791 KAPI DR, Groveland, FL 34736

Listed by Miguel Lopez AGENT TRUST REALTY CORPORATION
$439,000

3 Beds2 Baths1,760 SqFt

14371 MONTEVISTA RD, Groveland, FL 34736

Listed by Dana Vander Meer BLUE MARLIN REAL ESTATE
$425,000

3 Beds2 Baths1,597 SqFt

14316 PINE ST, Groveland, FL 34736

Listed by Dana Vander Meer BLUE MARLIN REAL ESTATE
$387,000

3 Beds2 Baths1,248 SqFt

18319 DELLS COVE RD, Groveland, FL 34736

Listed by Larissa Suggs KELLER WILLIAMS ADVANTAGE REALTY

Demographics

Data provided by Attom Data

Population

Employment

Population

32.1K

32.1K in 2020

Density

227.7

per square mile

Households

11.8K

Total households

Gender

48% / 52%

Men Vs Women

Occupancy

88% / 12%

Owned Vs Rented

Age Median: Years

Education Level

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