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
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 US!
Lake Economic Area Development
(LEAD) Partnership
600 Market St.
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 764-4123