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Jacksonville, FL — ZIP 32257

Population: 42,904 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 32257 (Jacksonville, FL) is $346,046 — down 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $362,500 after a median 48 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,457/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, coastal flooding, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$346,046

Typical home value

-0.1%

1-year change

48

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$346,046
1-year appreciation
-0.1%
3-year appreciation
-1.2%
5-year appreciation
+20.3%
10-year appreciation
+86.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2024)
$360,000
House Price Index (state)
552.0 (+0.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$362,500
Median list price
$359,990
Median price per sqft
$200
1-year sale-price change
+6.6%
Median days on market
48 days
Homes sold (recent period)
124
For-sale inventory
159
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Active listings
131
1-year forecast
+0.6%
Days to pending
66 days
New listings (monthly)
44

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,457/mo
1-year rent change
+0.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,401/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,421/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,694/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,077/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,594/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
5
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.5 : 1
Schools include
BEAUCLERC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CROWN POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MANDARIN OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MANDARIN MIDDLE SCHOOL, SAN JOSE PREP

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coastal flooding, cold wave, hail, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
153
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 80% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Jacksonville Naval Air Station (4.7 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
55.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
175
Days with Moderate air quality
186
Highest AQI recorded (year)
136

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
936
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
53,171
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
44,602

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve (21 mi)
National parks include
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, Fort Matanzas National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) (NIP) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) (NIP) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
18
Hospitals include
SHANDS JACKSONVILLE, ASCENSION ST VINCENT'S RIVERSIDE, BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER - JACKSONVILLE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
144
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+5,040 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1986
Housing built before 1970
6.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,496
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
79.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
508,794
Average weekly wage
$1,446
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
6,017

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 32257State medianUS median
Typical home value$346,046$343,854$288,527
Median sale price$362,500$359,990$325,000
Median days on market48 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$1,457/mo$2,085/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,496$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 32257?
$346,046.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 32257?
$362,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 32257?
Median days on market: 48 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 32257?
Typical rent: $1,457/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 32257?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coastal flooding, cold wave, hail, heat wave.
Is ZIP 32257 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 32257. 153 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 32257?
Risk to homes is higher than 80% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 32257?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 32257?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Jacksonville Naval Air Station, 4.7 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 32257?
9 schools (7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 32257 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 32257?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 32257?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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