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Fernandina Beach, FL


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Fernandina Beach, Florida

Fernandina Beach, Florida, in Nassau county, is 26 miles NE of Jacksonville, Florida. The city is located in the Jacksonville metropolitan area. Fernandina Beach has a population of 10,549.

The People and Families of Fernandina Beach

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fernandina Beach had a median family income of $54,806.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Fernandina Beach gave more campaign money ($88,610) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Fernandina Beach Housing

Owners occupy 68% of the housing units in Fernandina Beach. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low.

Commuting

In Fernandina Beach, 91% of commuters drive to work. Fernandina Beach is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Fernandina Beach Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 15%Fernandina Beach Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Fernandina Beach, FL

Comparing Fernandina 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
Age of the Population107
Senior Citizens86
Racial Diversity85
Well-Paid Single Women78
Well-Paid Single Men78
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
Median Family Income78
People in Middle Class or Better67
People Above Poverty56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home66
Public Transportation Use67
Short Commute Times68

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built98
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Property Taxes64
Affordability of Rents45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime69
Low Property Crime57

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