Eustis, Florida

Eustis, Florida
City of Eustis
Eustis City Hall
Boardwalk on Lake Eustis
1922 Map
1895 Map
Motto: 
America's Hometown
Location in Lake County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 28°51′23″N 81°40′38″W / 28.85639°N 81.67722°W / 28.85639; -81.67722
Country United States of America
State Florida
County Lake
Established1883
Government
  TypeCouncil-Manager Form of Government
  City ManagerTom Carrino
  MayorWillie Hawkins
  Vice MayorGary Ashcraft
  Commission
List of Commissioners
  • George Asbate
  • Michael Holland
  • Emily Lee
Area
  Total
13.03 sq mi (33.75 km2)
  Land11.10 sq mi (28.75 km2)
  Water1.93 sq mi (5.00 km2)
Elevation
75 ft (23 m)
Population
 (2020)in zip code 32726
  Total
23,189
  Estimate 
(2023 in 32726 and 32736)
35,467
  Density2,088.72/sq mi (806.50/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
32726, 32727, 32736
Area code352
FIPS code12-21350
GNIS feature ID2403580
WebsiteCity of Eustis official website

Eustis is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States. It lies about 35 miles northwest of Orlando, Florida and is part of the OrlandoKissimmeeSanford Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population in the city proper was 23,189 at the 2020 census.

Eustis is often referred to by its motto "America’s Hometown" and is known for its small-town charm. The City of Eustis holds a festival every year which begins on the last Friday of February and runs through Sunday and has been held since 1902. This annual festival, referred to as GeorgeFest, is recognized as the longest consecutive running event held in honor of George Washington, first President of the United States.