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Green Cove Springs, FL


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Green Cove Springs, Florida

Introduction to Green Cove Springs, Florida

Green Cove Springs, Florida, in Clay county, is 23 miles S of Jacksonville, Florida The city is conveniently located inside the Jacksonville metropolitan area. There are an estimated 5,378 people in Green Cove Springs.

Green Cove Springs History

Green Cove Springs was originally inhabited by Native Americans who were attracted to the area because of the existence of a warm mineral spring in the area. George E. Clarke was the first person to take initiative in developing the area, which began when he built a sawmill here in 1816. It was incorporated in 1854 as White Sulfur Springs. It was renamed Green Cove Springs in 1866, and became a county seat in 1871.

Green Cove Springs and nearby Attractions

  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
  • Kingsley Plantation
  • Guana River State Park
  • Saint Augustine Lighthouse & Museum

Things To Do In Green Cove Springs

Historic sites such as the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens may be visited from Green Cove. Those interested in art may enjoy a visit to art galleries like the Erbco Art Gallery and the Jacksonville Museum of Contemporary Art. Local parks include Worthington Park and Guana River State Park. At Guana River State Park, hiking, boating and fishing can all be enjoyed.

Green Cove Springs Transportation

Jacksonville International is the nearest major airport.

Green Cove Springs Higher Education

Nearby colleges and universities include the University of North Florida, Saint Johns River Community College, Florida Community College, the University of Florida and Santa Fe Community College.

High Points

Green Cove Springs strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Green Cove Springs Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Green Cove Springs Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Green Cove Springs Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Green Cove Springs, FL

Comparing Green Cove Springs 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 Diversity97
Male Share of the Population99
Age of the Population86
Senior Citizens85
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Well-Paid Single Men35
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
Median Family Income35
People in Middle Class or Better34
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use55
Working at Home54
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing94
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes87
Housing Recently Built85
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime45
Low Violent Crime12
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