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Introduction → City Profile
The City of Eustis, Florida was established in 1883 in the heart of Lake County. When John Angus
MacDonald began attracting settlers to Central Florida in the 1870s, the eastern shoreline along
Lake Eustis was a perfect site for development. Beautiful views, pristine environments and flawless
weather made Eustis ideally suited for tourism and the citrus industry. Men with historic names like
Ferran, Gottschee, Pendry, Morin, Clifford and Lane were but a few who could envision the areas
potential.
Today, Eustis is a friendly hometown covering approximately 12.6 square miles, a community
for families, and a destination for arts and culture reflecting its motto of Culture, Opportunity,
and Vitality. Eustis has a thriving downtown, a beautiful waterfront, and quality neighborhoods.
It is an ideal home for small businesses. Residents enjoy the natural resources, beauty, opportunities
for an active lifestyle, and easy movement within the City and to the region.
A variety of excellent public and private schools and a public library, which celebrated its
Centennial anniversary in 2002, are indicative of the value placed on education. Nearby, Lake
Sumter State College, Lake Technical College, the University of Central Florida, Rollins College,
Stetson University, St. Leo College, Nova Southeastern University, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
University provide paths for continued education.
Eustis is dedicated to delivering municipal services of the highest quality in a financially prudent
and customer friendly manner.
The City partners with several community-oriented
organizations such as the Lake Eustis Area Chamber of Commerce, Eustis Historical Museum,
Lake Eustis Institute, Lake Community Foundation, Bay Street Players, Lake Eustis Museum of Art,
Trout Lake Nature Center, Lake Eustis Sailing Club, and the Royal Palm Railway Experience, to
facilitate a wide variety of activities for residents, visitors, and businesses.
Eustis has received numerous awards for quality, financial acumen, and resource protection. The
City was a Florida League of Cities Community of Excellence finalist in 2018; has been awarded the
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 33 consecutive years; received
the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for four the eight consecutive years; was selected
as the 2006 Florida Tree City; and sets a standard for tree protection in being named a Tree City
U.S.A. for 24 consecutive years.
The City of Eustis has been a proven leader in setting the standards in quality of life for its residents
and visitors, not only in Lake County, but also the State of Florida. The Citizens of Eustis are proud
of their special City with its many examples of dedicated work by countless volunteers, boards and
staff who devote their time and talents to making this town one that is abundant in charm, history,
culture, and promise for the future.
Eustis currently supports a population of more than 24,000 residents, with a median age
of 40.80 years as well as median household income of $46,755. The City has a diverse economy
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City of Eustis, Florida
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