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Amelia island, FL

Amelia island, FL.

Population: 41,029 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Amelia island, FL is $615,846 — down 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $772,500 after a median 98 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,585/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coastalflooding, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$615,846

Median home value

-1.2%

1-year change

98

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$615,846
1-year appreciation
-1.2%
3-year appreciation
-2.4%
5-year appreciation
+29.0%
10-year appreciation
+103.4%
All-time peak (2024-05)
$637,712
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$772,500
Median list price
$649,950
Median price per sqft
$335
1-year sale-price change
+1.5%
Median days on market
98 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
602
Sale-to-list ratio
97.3%
Active listings
21
1-year forecast
+0.6%
Days to pending
92 days
New listings (monthly)
124

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,585/mo
1-year rent change
+12.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,250/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,500/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,850/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,320/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
FERNANDINA BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL, SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EMMA LOVE HARDEE ELEMENTARY, FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL, NASSAU VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, hurricane, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 81% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp - Jacksonville (20 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
70.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
62.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,327
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,155

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve (10 mi)
National parks include
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve, Cumberland Island National Seashore, Fort Frederica National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER - NASSAU
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,818 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,997
Housing built before 1970
13.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
45.5%
Median annual property tax
$4,194
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
79.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
22,986
Average weekly wage
$974
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
916

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Amelia islandState medianUS median
Median home value$615,846$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$772,500$359,990$325,000
Median days on market98 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$2,585/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,194$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Amelia island, FL?
$615,846.
What is the median sale price in Amelia island, FL?
$772,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Amelia island, FL?
Median days on market: 98 days.
What is typical rent in Amelia island, FL?
Typical rent: $2,585/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Amelia island, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, hurricane, lightning.
Is Amelia island, FL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Amelia island, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 81% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Amelia island, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Amelia island, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Amelia island, FL?
8 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Amelia island, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 8.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Amelia island, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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