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Amelia Island, FL

Amelia Island, FL.

Population: 41,029 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Amelia Island, FL is $615,581 — down 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $680,000 after a median 62 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,351/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$615,581

Typical home value

-0.4%

1-year change

62

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$615,581
1-year appreciation
-0.4%
3-year appreciation
-2.2%
5-year appreciation
+26.9%
10-year appreciation
+104.0%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2024)
$635,438
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
$680,000
Median list price
$675,000
Median price per sqft
$356
1-year sale-price change
+8.4%
Median days on market
62 days
Homes sold (recent period)
331
For-sale inventory
590
Sale-to-list ratio
96.7%
Active listings
437
1-year forecast
+0.9%
Days to pending
89 days
New listings (monthly)
108

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,351/mo
1-year rent change
+3.5%
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
10
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.9 : 1
Schools include
FERNANDINA BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL, SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EMMA LOVE HARDEE ELEMENTARY, FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL, NASSAU ADULT AND CAREER CENTER

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · coastal flooding: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
645
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 81% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp - Jacksonville (20 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)

Average annual temperature
70.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
62.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.8 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,327
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,155

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve (10 mi)
National parks include
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve, Cumberland Island National Seashore, Fort Frederica National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) (14 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER - NASSAU
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 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)
+1,818 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1997
Housing built before 1970
13.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
45.5%
Median annual property tax
$4,194
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
79.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,768
Average weekly wage
$1,079
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,060

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

How it compares

Amelia IslandState medianUS median
Typical home value$615,581$343,854$288,527
Median sale price$680,000$359,990$325,000
Median days on market62 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$2,351/mo$2,085/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,194$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 Amelia Island, FL?
$615,581.
What is the median sale price in Amelia Island, FL?
$680,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Amelia Island, FL?
Median days on market: 62 days.
What is typical rent in Amelia Island, FL?
Typical rent: $2,351/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Amelia Island, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning.
Is Amelia Island, FL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Amelia Island, FL. 645 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Amelia Island, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 81% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Amelia Island, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Amelia Island, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Amelia Island, FL?
10 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Amelia Island, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 8.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Amelia Island, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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