RANK #933 / 996 · POP 995,708 · FL
PROJECTED GROWTH: -2.3%
Duval County, Florida, is often recognized for Jacksonville, its largest city, which holds the distinction of being the largest city by land area in the continental United States. Located in Northeast Florida, the county stretches along the Atlantic Ocean and is bisected by the St. Johns River. Commuting within the county is primarily by car, though the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) offers bus, shuttle, trolley, and paratransit services, including a Skyway monorail in downtown Jacksonville. The community offers a blend of urban, suburban, and coastal living. Outdoor recreation is a significant draw, with miles of sandy beaches at Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, and Atlantic Beach, and opportunities for boating, fishing, kayaking, and hiking in preserves like the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve and Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park.
Life in Duval County appeals to families and young professionals, with public schools generally performing above average. The economy is experiencing growth, driven by sectors such as advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and transportation and logistics. Major investments are flowing into commercial and residential developments, as well as energy infrastructure. The region's infrastructure, including interstates, railroads, and JAXPORT, a deep-water port, supports its role as a logistics and trade hub.
Above national median
Prices declining
Moderate climate & terrain
Below national median (13x)
Housing looks undervalued at 3.0x — home prices are low relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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JEA Natural Gas-Fired Power Plant
JEA
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$1,570M | Planned |
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Downtown Northbank Hotel, Conference Center and Office Plaza
Corner Lot and Aspect Holdings LLC
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$160M | Proposed |
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Duval County Public Schools Headquarters Redevelopment (Luxury Condos, Retail, Restaurants)
Chase Properties
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$50M | Planned |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Duval County has a Boom Town Index score of 6/100, ranking #933 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +1.2% and a median household income of $65,579, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Duval County is $251,300 with median rent at $1,293/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.261, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +1.3% year-over-year. Job growth: +1.2%. Home values changed -3.5% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 2.68% of Duval County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.