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Oakleaf Plantation.
Oakleaf Plantation is an unincorporated community in Duval County, FL. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Oakleaf Plantation
If you're considering a move to Oakleaf Plantation, you're looking at a solidly middle-to-upper-middle-class suburban community that's still in growth mode. The median home price sits around $351,000 with median rent at $2,058, which is reasonable for the Jacksonville metro area, and the job market is healthy with only 4.1% unemployment. The community skews younger and family-focused—about 31% of residents are under 18, and you'll find good schools including dedicated elementary, junior, and high schools within the Clay County School District.
Oakleaf Plantation at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Foreign-Born
9.8%
Broadband Internet
98.8%
of households
Population Growth
+8.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.8% foreign-born, most often from Haiti
Who lives in Oakleaf Plantation: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Oakleaf Plantation, the largest foreign-born group is from Haiti (22.5%), and 6.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.6%
of residents
65 and Older
9.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
45.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
13.0%
of households
Married Couples
70.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.03
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 23% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Oakleaf Plantation
In Oakleaf Plantation, rent runs 23% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
99.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,517
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
81.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2007
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.8%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Oakleaf Plantation
Unemployment in Duval County, which includes Oakleaf Plantation, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Oakleaf Plantation: Duval County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Duval County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Oakleaf Plantation is about 3% of Duval County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Oakleaf Plantation Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute32.3 min avg
How Oakleaf Plantation residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Oakleaf Plantation, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 40% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 23 mi
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
Medium hub3.7M passengers boarded in 2025
- 126 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 57% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, which covers Oakleaf Plantation, runs 57% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
518.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,172.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
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 Oakleaf Plantation, 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
Oakleaf Plantation is about 3% 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 Oakleaf Plantation, 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
Oakleaf Plantation is about 3% of Duval County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 49°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Oakleaf Plantation has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 49°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
80°/62°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/75°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/65°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
67°/49°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
55.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
97
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
4
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
120
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°F | 47°F | 2.93" |
| Feb | 69°F | 50°F | 2.26" |
| Mar | 74°F | 55°F | 3.14" |
| Apr | 81°F | 61°F | 2.40" |
| May | 86°F | 69°F | 3.16" |
| Jun | 90°F | 74°F | 7.32" |
| Jul | 92°F | 76°F | 6.00" |
| Aug | 91°F | 76°F | 6.28" |
| Sep | 88°F | 74°F | 6.08" |
| Oct | 82°F | 66°F | 3.55" |
| Nov | 73°F | 56°F | 2.03" |
| Dec | 68°F | 50°F | 2.45" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Oakleaf Plantation
Uninsured
4.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Oakleaf Plantation's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Ascension St Vincent's Clay County
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.6 mi away · Middleburg
HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.1 mi away · Orange Park
Nh Jacksonville
Acute Care - Department of Defense · ER available · 8.8 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.
Education17.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Oakleaf Plantation
Oakleaf Plantation's student/teacher ratio is 17.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 29.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
29.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Oakleaf Plantation (within 15 miles)
Florida State College at Jacksonville
14.4 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 19,648 students · in-state tuition $2,878 · 38% graduate · median earnings $45,388 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,087 students · in-state tuition $16,366 · 26% graduate · median earnings $37,946 (10 yrs after entry)
Trinity College of Jacksonville
8.6 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 386 students · in-state tuition $15,100 · 40% graduate · median earnings $41,985 (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, 28 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Oakleaf Plantation
Oakleaf Plantation has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve (28 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
Ecological & Historic Preserve
28 mi awayCastillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
37 mi awayFort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
49 mi awayCumberland Island National Seashore
National Seashore
51 mi awayFort Frederica National Monument
National Monument
76 mi awayCities Near Oakleaf Plantation
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Oakleaf Plantation?
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Oakleaf Plantation FAQ
Is Oakleaf Plantation, Florida affordable?⌄
Oakleaf Plantation's median rent is $2,058/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $108,543/year. Median home value is $351,200.
Is Oakleaf Plantation, Florida safe?⌄
Oakleaf Plantation is policed by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 519 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2173 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Oakleaf Plantation, Florida?⌄
Duval County, which includes Oakleaf Plantation, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Oakleaf Plantation, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Oakleaf Plantation is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,058/month and median household income is $108,543/year. The median home value is $351,200. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Oakleaf Plantation, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Oakleaf Plantation is 32 minutes, which is longer than 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