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Fernandina Beach, Florida

city · Nassau County

At a glance

13,420
Population
$555,400
Median home value (all homes)
83% above U.S. median
$611,411
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,259/mo
Median rent
7% below U.S. median
$97,903
Median household income
25% above U.S. median
22.3 min
Average commute
96.6%
Homes with broadband
88.33%
Locations with fiber available
2.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 124 — 24% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing101% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities7% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost19% below
For business: Florida is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college23 mi
Nearest community college31 mi
Nearest technical college20 mi
High school graduates96.5%
College graduates53.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Fernandina Beach Economic Development
The page describes Fernandina Beach's Economic Development and Land Development Code efforts, including evaluating commercial corridors such as 8th Street/Downtown, 14th Street, Sadler Road, and Main Beach/Seaside Park as part of the city's Comprehensive Plan, with the aim of fostering redevelopment and new business and employment opportunities. It notes public working groups, meetings, and the involvement of Planning staff in these efforts to support economic development for the City.
city Nassau County Economic Development
The Nassau County Economic Development Board serves as the unified voice and single point-of-contact representing Nassau County, Florida as a desirable place to relocate a business or to grow and expand an existing business. It provides services to help with site selection, relocation, expansion, and access to data and resources to support businesses in Nassau County.
state Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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