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Atlantic Beach, FL


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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.

The People and Families of Atlantic Beach

In Atlantic Beach, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Atlantic Beach had a median family income of $53,854. To its credit, the people in Atlantic Beach value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Atlantic Beach ($46,660). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Atlantic Beach Housing

About 65% of housing units in Atlantic Beach are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Atlantic Beach, 89% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Atlantic Beach are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

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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