Fleming Island is in Clay County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it has about 30,000 residents, a median age of 41 and a median household income of $95,000. The figures below compare it on the same terms as every city on this site, each with its source, so you can check them yourself.
Population and income from the U.S. Census · housing from public listing data
| PopulationU.S. Census | 30,000 |
|---|---|
| Median AgeU.S. Census | 41 |
| Median Household IncomeU.S. Census | $95,000 |
| Median Home PricePublic listing data | $430,000 |
| Average Rent (2BR)Public listing data | $1,900 / month |
| Cost of LivingBEA regional price parities | 5% above U.S. average |
| Summer Avg TempNOAA climate normals | 92°F |
| Winter Avg TempNOAA climate normals | 53°F |
| Commute to Nearest City CenterEstimated drive time | 30 minutes |
| Commute to Nearest BeachEstimated drive time | Medium to beach |
| County | Clay County |
| Flood riskFEMA flood maps | Check FEMA map ↗ |
| Unemployment 2024U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | 3.4% |
| Cost of living 2024Bureau of Economic Analysis | 99 vs U.S. 100 |
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Middleburg is much the smaller, 14,000 residents against 30,000. Incomes run $95,000 in Fleming Island and $75,000 in Middleburg. Expect to pay around $430,000 in Fleming Island and $360,000 in Middleburg at the median.
Read more about Middleburg →Green Cove Springs is much the smaller, 10,000 residents against 30,000. Incomes run $95,000 in Fleming Island and $68,000 in Green Cove Springs. Expect to pay around $430,000 in Fleming Island and $350,000 in Green Cove Springs at the median.
Read more about Green Cove Springs →Orange Park is much the smaller, 8,500 residents against 30,000. Incomes run $95,000 in Fleming Island and $62,000 in Orange Park. Expect to pay around $430,000 in Fleming Island and $320,000 in Orange Park at the median.
Read more about Orange Park →Expect to pay around $540,000 in St. Johns (Julington Creek) and $430,000 in Fleming Island at the median. If you rent before buying, budget $2,300 in St. Johns (Julington Creek) or $1,900 in Fleming Island. Incomes run $115,000 in St. Johns (Julington Creek) and $95,000 in Fleming Island.
Read more about St. Johns (Julington Creek) →Checked against the published source, not estimated