Clay County
Suburban and Growing
Sitting just southwest of Jacksonville and west of historic St. Augustine, Clay County is home to one of Northeast Florida’s most family-friendly communities with around 230,000 residents. Cities and towns like Fleming Island, Keystone Heights, Middleburg, Oakleaf, Orange Park and Penney Farms anchor this thriving county with small-town charm and big-city access.Want to tap into a riverfront community packed with outdoor adventure, shopping and local flavor? Clay County has two of the best. Fleming Island, FL in the county offers plenty of available housing and established neighborhoods like Eagle Harbor and Pace Island. In county seat Green Cove Springs, you'll find a friendly small town rich in Southern charm. The St. Johns River here is lined by historic homes, while new developments keep up with population growth.
Sitting just southwest of Jacksonville and west of historic St. Augustine, Clay County is home to one of Northeast Florida’s most family-friendly communities with around 230,000 residents. Cities and towns like Fleming Island, Keystone Heights, Middleburg, Oakleaf, Orange Park and Penney Farms anchor this thriving county with small-town charm and big-city access.
Want to tap into a riverfront community packed with outdoor adventure, shopping and local flavor? Clay County has two of the best. Fleming Island, FL in the county offers plenty of available housing and established neighborhoods like Eagle Harbor and Pace Island. In county seat Green Cove Springs, you’ll find a friendly small town rich in Southern charm. The St. Johns River here is lined by historic homes, while new developments keep up with population growth.
Clay County also delivers one of Florida’s top 10 school districts and abundant housing options with newer properties averaging $330K. Tack on a vibrant arts scene and scenic nature trails at Black Creek Park and Belmore State Forest, and Clay County becomes the ideal community for anyone seeking true adventure.
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Fleming Island
Clay County Rest & RejuvenateConsidered a Jacksonville bedroom community, Fleming Island is Northeast Florida’s non-island. Still, 32 percent of this unincorporated area on the St. Johns River is water, with many locals enjoying the city's waterways, nature trails and distance from city life. Though one of the wealthiest zip codes in Northeast Florida, residents can purchase a typical home for under $300,000.
Green Cove Springs
Clay County Where Beauty Meets AffordabilityGreen Cove Springs is a small town of less than 8,500 residents with perennially green landscapes and sprawling homes that deliver visual appeal with affordability. Enjoy K-12 schools with small class sizes, access to St. Johns River and an abundance of festivals like the Memorial Day RiverFest and the annual Soul Food Festival.
Orange Park
Clay County Where Careers ThriveWith increasing job opportunities and affordable home prices, Orange Park is gaining traction with newbies and long-time Floridians. The 30-minute commute to Downtown Jacksonville is one perk, and many residents are drawn to the town’s cultural and outdoor recreation options. The Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts presents performances, concerts and visual arts, while Orange Park’s system of parks tops out at more than 35.
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