RANK #926 / 996 · POP 117,515 · FL
PROJECTED GROWTH: -2.1%
Flagler Beach, with its iconic pier and cinnamon-colored sands, offers a distinctive "Old Florida" feel within Flagler County. The county is located on Florida's northeast coast, positioned between St. Augustine to the north and Daytona Beach to the south. Commutes within the county are generally short, often measured in minutes. The community embraces an outdoor lifestyle, boasting 19 miles of Atlantic coastline and over 90 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and paddling. Notable natural attractions include Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, known for its coquina rock formations and formal gardens, and Princess Place Preserve, home to the county's oldest intact structure and Florida's first in-ground swimming pool.
Life in Flagler County attracts a mix of families and retirees, drawn by the area's natural amenities and highly-rated public schools. While many residents commute to nearby cities for work, the local economy is expanding. Recent economic developments include growth in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, information technology, and agribusiness. The county has also seen investment in data centers and energy initiatives. Flagler County Public Transportation provides demand-response, shared-ride services throughout the county.
Overvalued relative to economy
Prices declining
Moderate climate & terrain
Below national median (13x)
Housing looks overvalued at 8.7x — home prices are high 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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Belvedere Terminals Fuel Storage and Distribution Terminal
Belvedere Terminals
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$750M | Proposed |
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DC BLOX Data Center & Google Sol Cable Landing Station
DC BLOX and Google
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$500M | Under Construction |
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Florida Renewable Partners Solar Energy Site
Florida Renewable Partners (FPL sister company)
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$155M | Completed |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Flagler County has a Boom Town Index score of 7/100, ranking #926 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +2.7% and a median household income of $69,251, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Flagler County is $293,700 with median rent at $1,561/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.2358, which is less affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +3.2% year-over-year. Job growth: +2.7%. Home values changed -4.0% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 2.69% of Flagler County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.