Lake Butler, FL (City)

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Population
1,921
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
140 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$167,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$774/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$49,922
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Set in north-central Florida, Lake Butler offers a quiet, relaxed lifestyle centered around its scenic freshwater lake. As the Union County seat, the town has a tight-knit, welcoming feel with historic storefronts, shady neighborhood streets, and family-friendly spots like Lakeside Park for swimming and boating. It gives residents the peace of small-town living with the added convenience of being an easy drive from Gainesville and Lake City. For anyone seeking a slower pace, open space, and a genuine sense of community, Lake Butler makes a great place to call home.

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