Leading Economic Development for
Lake County, Florida.
Businesses ranging from international distribution companies to entrepreneurial start-ups find Lake County’s strategic location in Central Florida to be an unparalleled advantage. The region’s workforce is able to choose from a wide range of small-town communities but enjoy the benefits of being located within two major growing MSAs – Orlando and Ocala.
Within a 45-minute drive time.
2.3+ Million
Population
1.1 Million
Labor Force Size
83.5% Prime Age
Labor Force Participation Rate
41.7
Median Age
39,600+
Certificates & Degrees Awarded Annually
4 Major Intl. Airports
within a 2-hour drive
2 Source: JobsEQ®; Data as of 2024Q3
Lake County is strategically located in the heart of Florida, just northwest of Orlando. The region boasts easy access to major transportation networks, including several major highways such as the Florida Turnpike and U.S. Route 441 – reaching more than 50 million people in a 500 mile radius1. Additionally, several international airports are nearby such as Orlando International (45 minutes away), Sanford International (1 hour away), Daytona Beach International (1 hour, 15 minutes away) and Tampa International (1 hour 45 minutes away).
1 Stats America Big Radius Tool
MCO » Orlando International
SFB » Sanford International
DAB » Daytona Beach International
TPA » Tampa International
LEE » Leesburg International
Orlando International Airport (MCO) offers service to 151 destinations, including 50 internationally.
Direct flights are available from MCO to major transportation hubs including NYC, Atlanta, Charlotte, D.C., Dallas, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, South America and more.
Tampa International Airport (TPA) offers nearly 300 departures per day to 93 destinations including NYC, Chicago, Atlanta, Philadelphia and Boston.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) offers service to 74 destinations.
We offer a lower cost of doing business compared to larger metropolitan areas without sacrificing access, growth or skill.2
3.3%
Population Annual Average Growth
81.6%
Prime-Age Labor Force Participation Rate
39.1%
Educational Attainment
Associate Degree or Higher
2Source: JobsEQ®; Data as of 2024Q3
For more information
please contact
Ray Villegas, IOM
Vice President of LEAD & Business Creation
Lake Economic Area Development (LEAD) Partnership
600 Market St.
Leesburg, FL 34748
Phone: (352) 764-4123