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Atlantic Beach.
About
Life in Atlantic Beach
Atlantic Beach is a community of 13,353 people in Florida. The median household income is $118,935, median rent runs about $2,159 per month, and median home values are around $630,200. Unemployment is low at 4.1%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Atlantic Beach at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
48.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Foreign-Born
7.9%
Broadband Internet
93.0%
of households
Population Growth
-2.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.9% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Atlantic Beach: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Atlantic Beach, the largest foreign-born group is from India (13.1%), and 5.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.9%
of residents
65 and Older
28.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.6%
of households
Married Couples
52.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.23
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 29% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Atlantic Beach
In Atlantic Beach, rent runs 29% above the FL average, and home values are 76% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
99.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,163
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
73.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1986
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $686,763 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Atlantic Beach and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Duval County, which includes Atlantic Beach, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Atlantic Beach: Duval County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Duval County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Atlantic Beach is about 1% of Duval County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Atlantic Beach Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Jacksonville, FL metro area
Commute26.2 min avg
How Atlantic Beach residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Atlantic Beach, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 20 mi
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
Medium hub3.7M passengers boarded in 2025
- 132 mi
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Major hub28.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 54% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Atlantic Beach runs 54% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
151.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,058.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Atlantic Beach Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 43 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Duval County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Duval County, which includes Atlantic Beach, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 43 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 | Heavy Rain | $14,800 |
| 2024 | 45 | Heavy Rain | $4,200 |
| 2023 | 42 | Thunderstorm Wind | $167,000 |
| 2022 | 50 | Heavy Rain | $1.6M |
| 2021 | 41 | Thunderstorm Wind | $39,200 |
| 2020 | 40 | Thunderstorm Wind | $58,500 |
| 2019 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10.0M |
| 2018 | 35 | Thunderstorm Wind | $40,400 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Duval County, county-wide
Atlantic Beach is about 1% of Duval County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality51 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Duval County, which includes Atlantic Beach, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
51
Good Days
175
per year
Moderate Days
186
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Duval County, county-wide
Atlantic Beach is about 1% of Duval County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate88°F summers, 51°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Atlantic Beach has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and warm winters (avg low 51°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/63°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/68°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
67°/51°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
52.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
36
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
4
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
122
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65°F | 49°F | 3.50" |
| Feb | 68°F | 52°F | 2.82" |
| Mar | 72°F | 57°F | 3.21" |
| Apr | 77°F | 63°F | 3.01" |
| May | 83°F | 70°F | 2.93" |
| Jun | 87°F | 75°F | 6.79" |
| Jul | 89°F | 77°F | 4.90" |
| Aug | 89°F | 77°F | 7.54" |
| Sep | 86°F | 76°F | 7.19" |
| Oct | 80°F | 69°F | 5.10" |
| Nov | 73°F | 60°F | 2.50" |
| Dec | 67°F | 53°F | 2.95" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Atlantic Beach
Uninsured
7.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Atlantic Beach's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Baptist Medical Center Beaches
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.8 mi away · Jacksonville Beach
Mayo Clinic
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.3 mi away · Jacksonville
River Point Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · 13.4 mi away · Jacksonville
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Atlantic Beach
Atlantic Beach's student/teacher ratio is 16.2:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 57.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
57.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Atlantic Beach (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 13,359 students · in-state tuition $6,389 · 66% graduate · median earnings $59,626 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,930 students · in-state tuition $49,800 · 58% graduate · median earnings $77,598 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-Florida
14 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 821 students · in-state tuition $20,845 · 61% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 659 students · in-state tuition $17,755 · 70% graduate · median earnings $22,688 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve, 12 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Atlantic Beach
Atlantic Beach has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve (12 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
Ecological & Historic Preserve
12 mi awayCastillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
31 mi awayCumberland Island National Seashore
National Seashore
36 mi awayFort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
44 mi awayFort Frederica National Monument
National Monument
61 mi awayCities Near Atlantic Beach
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Atlantic Beach FAQ
Is Atlantic Beach, Florida affordable?⌄
Atlantic Beach's median rent is $2,159/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $118,935/year. Median home value is $630,200.
Is Atlantic Beach, Florida safe?⌄
Atlantic Beach's violent crime rate was 151 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1059 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Atlantic Beach, Florida?⌄
Duval County, which includes Atlantic Beach, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Atlantic Beach, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Atlantic Beach is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,159/month and median household income is $118,935/year. The median home value is $630,200. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Atlantic Beach, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Atlantic Beach is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from