Lake County, Florida
Astor Real Estate and Local Guide
A small, tourism-oriented river community on the west bank of the St. Johns River, popular for fishing, hunting, and boating and surrounded by the Ocala National Forest.
Living in Astor
Established in 1874 by William Backhouse Astor Jr. of the Astor family, who endowed the original settlement. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $59,643 median household
EducationAbout 10.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyLake County
Homes in Astor
Median home valueAbout $118,600
- About 88% of Astor homes are owner-occupied, a very high homeownership rate.
- Only about 34% of housing units are single-family detached, reflecting many manufactured and riverfront homes.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Astor home
Astor Bridge
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Drawbridge carrying State Road 40 across the St. Johns River, first built in 1926
Lake George
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Florida's second-largest lake, on the St. Johns River just north of town
St. Johns River boat ramps
Source: lakecountyfl.gov
County boat ramps on the St. Johns River and Lake George for fishing and boating
Ocala National Forest
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Astor sits within the national forest, with springs, trails, and camping nearby