Duval County

FL · Pop. 40,596 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Duval County is a rural county in FL with a population of approximately 40,596.

$/Acre: $2,426

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 320 days

Broadband: 38%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 25/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.35%

Combined Sales Tax7.35%

Cost of Living Index101.3

Median Household Income$46,191

Poverty Rate18.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,426

Median Home Price$217K

Acres for Sale2847

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season320 days

Annual Rainfall64.4 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low45°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,565 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado1/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)297 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K764

Property Crime /100K588

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital41 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage38%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby40%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.3%

Ag EconomyStrong