Lake City Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Florida

Lake City is located in Columbia County in north Florida where Interstates 10 and 75 cross. It’s the crossroads of Florida, very centrally located, making Lake City a prime location for both business and pleasure, as well as providing easy access to nearby major metropolitan areas. Lake City is the governmental and economic center of the county. The nearly 40,000 people living in the greater Lake City area work in a variety of industries including tourism, manufacturing and mining. Two historic districts, Historic Lake City Main Street and the Lake City Historic Commercial District, are undergoing revitalization to restore the areas to their former glory. With the relative small size of the schools in the greater Lake City area, students receive a great deal of attention and thrive because of it. Lake City Community College offers associate degrees and transferable classes. The University of Florida at Gainesville is just 45 miles away. Annual events in Lake City and the surrounding areas include Stephen Foster Day, Martin Luther King Celebration, Hog Wild & Pig Crazy Bar-B-Que, the Antique Tractor, Engine & Craft Show; July 4th Celebration, Rodeo, Alligator Fest, Festival of Lights and Top Agenttmas on the Square.