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Astor, FL
Census-designated place in Lake County, Florida.
Population
1,391
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
595
ZIP codes
0
Astor and its ZIP codes
Astor at a glance
- Astor is 43% denser than Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,979 a year, 24% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,000 (68% below Florida) and median rent is $1,055 a month.
Local data for Astor, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Astor, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,979
Poverty rate
19.7%
Median home value
$116,000
Median rent
$1,055/mo
Homeownership
89.1%
Bachelor's or higher
13.6%
Median age
59.6
Average commute
41.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (254), German Americans (232), Italian Americans (199).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake County. PPP loans are for Astor.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,092
118,622 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,161
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.6B
FY 2026, $9,400 per person
How people get to work
Astor, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.0%
- Carpooled17.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle2.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 41.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Astor, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
314
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,776
2.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 45°F
55.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Astor, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
17.7%
U.S. 12.1% +5.6 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.7%
U.S. 11.1% +5.6 pts
Cities near Astor
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PiersonTown | 7.1 mi | 10.2 |
| Lake KathrynCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| De Leon SpringsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| SevilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.1 |
| PaisleyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| PittmanCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| Lake Mack-Forest HillsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.8 |
| AltoonaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| West DeLandCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| North DeLandCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| Pine LakesCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| DeLandCity | 17 mi | 19.5 |
| DeLand SouthwestCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| UmatillaCity | 18 mi | 3.7 |
| Crescent CityCity | 19 mi | 2.1 |
| Lake KerrCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 9.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Astor, FL in?
- Astor is in Lake County, Florida.
- What is the population of Astor, FL?
- About 1,391 people live in Astor, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Astor?
- Nearby places include Pierson (7.1 mi), Lake Kathryn (11 mi), De Leon Springs (12 mi), Seville (12 mi), Paisley (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023