Penney Farms, FL

Penney Farms, Florida

Penney Farms, Florida, in Clay county, is 26 miles S of Jacksonville, Florida. The town is located in the Jacksonville metropolitan area. Penney Farms has a population of 580.

The People and Families of Penney Farms

In Penney Farms, about 56% of adults are married. Penney Farms offers a lot of one-person housing.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the town, in comparison to similar towns. You'll feel comfortable in Penney Farms if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Penney Farms had a median family income of $46,875. Penney Farms enjoys an educated population. In the town, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in the town.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Penney Farms gave more campaign money ($500) 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.

Penney Farms Housing

Owners occupy 38% of the housing units in Penney Farms. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the town is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Penney Farms, 88% of commuters drive to work. Penney Farms is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Penney Farms, FL

Comparing Penney Farms to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents

Penney Farms Almanac

Penney Farms Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Penney Farms Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Penney Farms Colleges

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