Living in Atlantic Beach, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Atlantic Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Atlantic Beach has 13,363 residents with a median age of 48.9. The median household income is $118,935 (59% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $630,200, the median rent is $2,159/month.
Atlantic Beach at a glance
- Population
- 13,363
- Median age
- 48.9State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $118,935State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $630,200State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,159/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 73.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Atlantic Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 59% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Home values 76% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March to May and November.
Cost of living in Atlantic Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Atlantic Beach the median home value is $630,200, 89% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,159 per month, which is 33.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,419 a month in housing costs.
Atlantic Beach median household income
The median household income in Atlantic Beach is $118,935 and the income per person is $79,466. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Atlantic Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,557
- Owner-occupied
- 73.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.1%
- Vacant
- 9.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.23
Atlantic Beach demographics
- Population
- 13,363
- Median age
- 48.9
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 28%
- Households
- 5,941
- Foreign-born
- 7.9%
- Veterans
- 10.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Atlantic Beach ›
Education in Atlantic Beach
57.4% of adults 25 and older in Atlantic Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 24% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Atlantic Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 23.1%
- Drive alone
- 66.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Atlantic Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Beach | 13,363 | $118,935 | $630,200 | $2,159 |
| Neptune Beach | 7,168 | $119,294 | $670,900 | $1,763 |
| Jacksonville Beach | 23,654 | $120,698 | $575,800 | $1,848 |
| Palm Valley | 19,796 | $116,625 | $690,800 | $1,856 |
| Sawgrass | 4,929 | $122,500 | $888,500 | $1,951 |
| Jacksonville | 977,670 | $69,872 | $293,700 | $1,465 |
| Nocatee | 27,442 | $141,868 | $648,800 | $3,501 |
| Fruit Cove | 35,877 | $141,863 | $484,000 | $2,336 |
| Orange Park | 9,055 | $77,106 | $313,100 | $1,429 |
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What is the median household income in Atlantic Beach, FL?
The median household income in Atlantic Beach is $118,935, 59% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Atlantic Beach?
The median home value in Atlantic Beach is $630,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Atlantic Beach?
The median gross rent in Atlantic Beach is $2,159 per month, about 33.5% of household income.
Is Atlantic Beach, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 59% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: home values 76% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Atlantic Beach?
The median age in Atlantic Beach is 48.9 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Atlantic Beach?
The average commute to work in Atlantic Beach is 26 minutes; 23.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Atlantic Beach?
The unemployment rate in Atlantic Beach is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Atlantic Beach?
57.4% of adults in Atlantic Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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