The Town of Fleming Island ( Clay County )
Fleming Island is a bedroom town community in Clay County and is part of the Greater surrounding Jacksonville area. It is a very family oriented quiet town and is completely isolated by water with the only way to enter is over a bridge. Fleming Island ranks as one of the wealthiest zip codes in the Jacksonville area, second only to Ponte Vedra. Fleming Island is a census designated place ( CDP ) with its own amenities and has one of the larger populations in Clay County. Common activities tend to be biking, jogging, walking and canoeing.
Population:
- (2020): 29,142
- Population change (2010 – 2020): Appx. +10%
- Married population (2021): 71%
- Median Age (2023): 45.4
- Homeowners and Renters (2022): Homeowners – 85%, Renters – 15%
- Poverty rate compared to the US national average (2022): 5% vs the average of 11.5%
Demographics (2022):
- White Non Hispanic: 76.6%
- Black Non Hispanic: 6%
- White Hispanic: 4.6%
- Multicultural Non Hispanic: 3.4%
- Asian: 2.5%
- Multiracial Hispanic: 2.6%
| Median household income (2022) | Avg. per capita income (2022) | Per capita Income ( 2022) | Residents over 65 ( 2020 ) | Residents under 18 ( 2020 ) | Female residents ( 2020) | Male residents ( 2020 ) | Median Listing Home Price (12/25) | Median Home price per sq ft (012/25) | Median Home Sale Price (12/25) | Median Rent (08/25) | 5 year price change (‘19 -11‘24) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $117,414 | $51,368 | $51,368 | 21.2% | 19% | 50% | 50% | 440K | $207 | 420K | $2,200 | Appx. + 70% |
( Prices reflect dates specified only )
Cost of Living:
- Cost of Living compared to the US national average (2023): Slightly Higher
- Cost of Housing compared to the Florida average (2023): Higher
- Cost of Food compared to the US national average (2023): Appx. same
- Cost of Utilities compared to the US national average (2023): Appx. same
- Cost of Healthcare compared to the US national average (2023): 14% Lower
- Cost of Transportation compared to the US national average (2023): 13% Lower
Political Affiliation based on the 2024 election results ( Clay County ):
- Republican: 69%
- Democratic: 30%
Largest 3 Employers by Name:
- Freedom Doors
- Eagle Harbor
- Hillsdale College
School Ratings:
- Fleming Island has 9 public schools with a good or higher rating as per Great Schools
Coastal: No
Temperature:
- Average Low: 17 °C
- Average High: 26 °C
Fun Facts:
- In 1942, the United States Navy built four asphalt runways in Fleming Island for the Naval Air Station Jacksonville. The airfield was abandoned and relocated in the 1960s and replaced by residential developments.
Location and Amenities:
- Commute time to work: 29.1 min compared to the US national average of 26.9
- I – 295: 11.9 miles (19 min)
- Downtown Jacksonville: 21.9 miles (34 min)
- Jacksonville International Airport: 35.8 miles (41 min)
- University Of North Florida: 26.7 miles (30 min)
- Jacksonville University: 26.4 miles (39 min)
- HCA Hospital Orange Park: 8.7 miles (15 min)
- Jacksonville Beach: 34.5 miles (40 min)
- Baptist Medical Centre: Available
- Eight-foot Sidewalk: Runs the entire length of the island, providing seven miles for walking, jogging, or biking.
Short Term Rental Regulations:
** All short term rental operations in Florida must obtain a business license from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation ( DBPR )
| County (Tourist / Transient) Tax | YES | 5% |
|---|---|---|
| Property Inspection | N/A | – |
| Land use permit | N/A | – |
| Restrictions | N/A | *see below |
Currently there are no official regulations published specific to Fleming Island.
For more info visit claycountygov.com