Clermont vs Minneola FL: Home Prices Compared, November 2026

Minneola homes sold for more than Clermont homes this fall, by about $40,000 to $48,000 at the median, depending on which data source you read. Redfin put the Minneola median sale price at $483,510 for the three months ending September 2026, against $441,790 in Clermont. Realtor.com's October 2026 figures show the same order: a $499,990 median sold price in Minneola and $452,000 in Clermont.

The two cities share Lake Minneola, a school district and a county, so buyers often shop both in the same weekend. This November 2026 comparison from Bella Trae Realty lays out where the numbers differ and what usually drives the gap.

Clermont vs Minneola Home Prices, November 2026

Here are the headline figures side by side. Redfin reports closed sales over a rolling three-month window. Realtor.com reports a single month and mixes sold and listing data, so read each column against its own source.

Both sources agree on direction. Minneola costs more per home and per square foot, and prices in both cities are a little softer than a year ago on Redfin's measure. The sources disagree on speed. Redfin shows Minneola homes taking longer to sell, while Realtor.com shows Clermont listings sitting longer. Treat days on market as a range in both cities, roughly 50 to 70 days, and look at the specific neighborhood before you plan around it.

Why Minneola Costs More Per Square Foot

Most of the gap comes from what is for sale. Minneola is the smaller city, and a large share of its homes were built in the last decade in master-planned neighborhoods such as Hills of Minneola. Newer roofs, newer systems and builder floor plans push the price per square foot up.

Clermont has a much wider mix. Buyers can find older homes near downtown and the waterfront, established subdivisions in the rolling hills around the city, golf communities, and new construction toward the south end of the city. That range pulls the citywide median down and gives budget buyers more choices. With about four times as many active listings in October 2026, Clermont simply has more homes to compare.

Monthly Costs Beyond the Price

A lower purchase price does not always mean a lower monthly payment. Newer communities in both cities can carry a Community Development District (CDD) assessment on the tax bill in addition to HOA dues. Ask for the CDD amount and the HOA budget on any home built in the last 15 years, and read our CDD vs HOA primer before comparing two homes on price alone.

Insurance cuts the other way. A newer home with a newer roof often quotes lower for homeowners insurance than an older Clermont home, which can close part of the price gap. Get an insurance quote during your inspection period on any home you are serious about.

Commutes, Trails and Daily Life

Minneola sits on the north shore of Lake Minneola, with downtown Clermont and its waterfront park on the south shore. The Lake Minneola Scenic Trail runs along the lake and ties into the South Lake Trail network, so residents of both cities share the same paved path for walking and cycling.

For drivers, Minneola has its own interchange on Florida's Turnpike at North Hancock Road, which helps commuters heading toward Orlando. Clermont buyers usually rely on State Road 50 and U.S. 27, which carry more retail and more traffic. If your commute matters, drive it at rush hour from the actual neighborhood before you write an offer.

Schools and Zoning

Both cities are served by Lake County Schools, and assignments follow the address, not the city name. Boundaries have shifted in fast-growing parts of south Lake County, including around the Hills of Minneola. Confirm the current assignment for any address with the district and see our guide on how to verify school zoning.

Which City Fits Your Search?

Clermont tends to suit buyers who want more inventory, a wider price range, an older home with a bigger lot, or a walkable downtown near the water. Minneola tends to suit buyers who want a newer home, Turnpike access and a smaller-town feel, and who are comfortable paying more per square foot for it.

Sellers in either city should price against recent closed sales in their own neighborhood, since citywide medians blend very different homes. For a deeper look at Clermont by ZIP code, see our Clermont November 2026 price report, and for more on Minneola and Groveland, read Clermont's growing neighbors.

Bella Trae Realty helps buyers and sellers across Clermont, Minneola and the rest of south Lake County compare neighborhoods on real numbers.

Contact Bella Trae Realty today to see homes in both cities or to get a price opinion on your own.

Sources: Redfin housing market pages for Clermont, FL and Minneola, FL (three months ending September 2026, read November 10, 2026); Realtor.com local market pages for Clermont, FL and Minneola, FL (key indicators as of October 2026, read November 10, 2026). Figures are sold prices unless labeled as listing prices or rents. Nothing here is a forecast.