Living in Neptune Beach, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Neptune Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Neptune Beach has 7,168 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $119,294 (60% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $670,900, the median rent is $1,763/month.
Neptune Beach at a glance
- Population
- 7,168
- Median age
- 43.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $119,294State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $670,900State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,763/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 73.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Neptune Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 60% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Home values 87% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March to May and November.
Cost of living in Neptune Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Neptune Beach the median home value is $670,900, 102% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,763 per month, which is 29.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,628 a month in housing costs.
Neptune Beach median household income
The median household income in Neptune Beach is $119,294 and the income per person is $72,236. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Neptune Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,709
- Owner-occupied
- 73.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.9%
- Vacant
- 12.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.22
Neptune Beach demographics
- Population
- 7,168
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 13.8%
- 65 and older
- 20%
- Households
- 3,229
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Neptune Beach ›
Education in Neptune Beach
60.9% of adults 25 and older in Neptune Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 20.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Neptune Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 26.7%
- Drive alone
- 66.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.8%
Neptune Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neptune Beach | 7,168 | $119,294 | $670,900 | $1,763 |
| Atlantic Beach | 13,363 | $118,935 | $630,200 | $2,159 |
| 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 |
| Nocatee | 27,442 | $141,868 | $648,800 | $3,501 |
| Jacksonville | 977,670 | $69,872 | $293,700 | $1,465 |
| 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 Neptune Beach, FL?
The median household income in Neptune Beach is $119,294, 60% 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 Neptune Beach?
The median home value in Neptune Beach is $670,900, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Neptune Beach?
The median gross rent in Neptune Beach is $1,763 per month, about 29.5% of household income.
Is Neptune Beach, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 60% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: home values 87% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Neptune Beach?
The median age in Neptune Beach is 43.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Neptune Beach?
The average commute to work in Neptune Beach is 22 minutes; 26.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Neptune Beach?
The unemployment rate in Neptune Beach is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Neptune Beach?
60.9% of adults in Neptune 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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