At a Glance
Median Income
$119,046
$57,466 per capita
Home Value
$387,400
Zillow: $445,587
Median Rent
$1,918/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
47.9%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
9.9% smoking rate
How Fleming Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fleming Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fleming Island a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fleming Island residents earn a median household income of $119,046 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,466. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 35,090 business establishments, including 2,310 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fleming Island is $387,400 , 37% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $445,587. Median rent is $1,918/month, with 29.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Education
47.9% of adults in Fleming Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fleming Island has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population29,351
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density1,853/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans19.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$119,046
Per Capita$57,466
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$105,371M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,378
Housing
A+
Home Value$387,400
Rent$1,918
Ownership86.7%
Zillow$445,587
Housing Units11,996
Rent Burden29.6%
Health
Obesity30.4%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death11,402/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
Elevation21 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.9%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+20.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute30 min
Broadband97.7%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in Fleming Island was built in 2001.
18.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northeast Florida Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 2,310 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 142 fatal vehicle crashes.