Orlando metro, FL relocation guide
Moving to Howey-in-the-Hills, FL
About Howey-in-the-Hills
Howey-in-the-Hills is a small, scenic town on the western shore of Little Lake Harris, founded in the 1920s as a citrus colony by William J. Howey. It is best known as the home of the Mission Inn Resort & Club and its championship golf courses and it keeps a quiet, small-town character. The town sits between Astatula and Leesburg on the Harris Chain of Lakes.
Home prices in Howey-in-the-Hills
Home prices in Howey-in-the-Hills vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Howey-in-the-Hills
- Mission Inn Resort & Club
- Howey House (shown in the Commons photo below)
- Little Lake Harris (shown in the Commons photo below, from the SR-19 bridge).
- Lake Harris Chain of Lakes.
- Nearby: Yalaha Bakery in Yalaha.
- Nearby: Historic downtown Tavares.
Commuting from Howey-in-the-Hills
- Approximate drive to downtown Orlando: ~50–60 minutes via FL-19 and FL-50 (approximate; not live-verified).
Schools in Howey-in-the-Hills
Public schools: Lake County Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Howey-in-the-Hills FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Howey-in-the-Hills, FL?
Home prices in Howey-in-the-Hills vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Howey-in-the-Hills, FL?
Approximate drive to downtown Orlando: ~50–60 minutes via FL-19 and FL-50 (approximate; not live-verified). - Which school district serves Howey-in-the-Hills, FL?
Howey-in-the-Hills is served by Lake County Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.