At an elevation of 184 feet above sea level, Mount Dora is Florida's equivalent of a mountain top town. With a population of about 15,000, Mount Dora evokes a quiet and comfortable Southern charm and hospitality of a lakefront community nestled amongst the gentle hills of Central Florida. Mount Dora has become a premiere destination for people to work, live and play. Mount Dora is a thriving community that continues to grow and welcomes input from all of our residents!