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Keystone Heights, FL

Keystone Heights, FL.

Population: 15,836 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Keystone Heights, FL is $286,328 — up 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $295,000 after a median 69 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,625/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, heat wave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$286,328

Typical home value

+3.2%

1-year change

69

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$286,328
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+5.9%
5-year appreciation
+31.0%
10-year appreciation
+119.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$286,328
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
$295,000
Median list price
$317,495
Median price per sqft
$195
1-year sale-price change
-7.8%
Median days on market
69 days
Homes sold (recent period)
37
For-sale inventory
82
Sale-to-list ratio
95.8%
Active listings
78
1-year forecast
+1.0%
New listings (monthly)
16

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,625/mo
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
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.2 : 1
Schools include
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY, KEYSTONE HEIGHTS JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH, MCRAE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, heat wave, hurricane, inland flooding, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
8
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 80% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
51.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Cabot/Koppers (23.8 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
53.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,009
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,815

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (39 mi)
National parks include
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, Fort Matanzas National Monument, Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Keystone Heights Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) (21 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
23
Hospitals include
SHANDS JACKSONVILLE, ASCENSION ST VINCENT'S RIVERSIDE, BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER - JACKSONVILLE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 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)
+2,235 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1985
Housing built before 1970
20.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,302
Mean commute to work
33 min
Households with broadband internet
58.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
49,744
Average weekly wage
$1,191
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,522

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

How it compares

Keystone HeightsState medianUS median
Typical home value$286,328$343,854$288,527
Median sale price$295,000$359,990$325,000
Median days on market69 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$1,625/mo$2,085/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,302$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 Keystone Heights, FL?
$286,328.
What is the median sale price in Keystone Heights, FL?
$295,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Keystone Heights, FL?
Median days on market: 69 days.
What is typical rent in Keystone Heights, FL?
Typical rent: $1,625/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Keystone Heights, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, heat wave, hurricane, inland flooding, tornado.
Is Keystone Heights, FL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Keystone Heights, FL. 8 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 Keystone Heights, FL?
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 Keystone Heights, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Keystone Heights, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Keystone Heights, FL?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Keystone Heights, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Keystone Heights, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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