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Atlantic Beach, Florida

Introduction to Atlantic Beach, Florida

Atlantic Beach, Florida, in Duval county, is 15 miles E of Jacksonville, Florida. The city is considered part of the Jacksonville metropolitan area. Atlantic Beach has a population of 13,368.

Atlantic Beach History

Atlantic Beach was a small and quiet seaside community till a railway station was built at the site. It was followed by the construction of the Continental Hotel. This was enough to spread the good word around, and Atlantic Beach became hot property. It got incorporated in 1926 with Harcourt Bull Sr. assuming duties as the first mayor. In 1987, the city acquired the Seminole Beach area and in 1996 it extended its boundaries to the Intracoastal Waterway.

Atlantic Beach and nearby Attractions

  • Dutton Island Preserve
  • Neptune Beach
  • Jacksonville Beach
  • Amelia Island
  • City of St. Augustine

Things To Do In Atlantic Beach

The miles of white beaches along with a great climate throughout the year make Atlantic Beach an ideal vacation destination. Popular activities include swimming, fishing, boating, golfing and other sports. Around 65 acres of the city are dedicated to parks which are neatly maintained and offer facilities for a varied range of activities. The nature park, Dutton Island Preserve, has a fishing pier, hiking trails, and even a floating dock for canoes and kayaks.

Atlantic Beach Transportation

Jacksonvillle International Airport provides access to air travel.

Atlantic Beach Higher Education

Florida Community College provides the local area with adult education.

High Points

Atlantic Beach strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Atlantic Beach Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Atlantic Beach College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 18%Atlantic Beach Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Atlantic Beach, FL

Comparing Atlantic Beach to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity85
Age of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women78
Male Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens64
Female Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income78
People in Middle Class or Better68
People Above Poverty67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing95
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes53
People Living Alone54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Affordability of Rents33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime57
Low Violent Crime36
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Historic Atlantic Beach

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Hotel Continental 1902

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Hotel Continental 1902

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