Duval County Homes for Sale

Northeast Florida · county seat Jacksonville · 1,007,189 residents

Duval County is Jacksonville — a consolidated city-county of just over a million people that anchors Northeast Florida.

3,640 homes for saleMedian $296KBalanced Market382 neighborhoods
Live Market Pulse
57/100
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Balanced Market
Buyer 7/10 · Seller 4/10 · Investor 5/10. Inventory is up, price cuts are common, and homes sit nearly two months — the most negotiating room buyers have had in years, especially on resale and on builder standing inventory.
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LiveMarket PulseApril 2026
$296K
Median Value
-2.5%
1-Yr Price
58days
Avg DOM
24.8%
Price Cuts
Balanced
Seller Leverage
$189/sf
Median $/Sqft
3,640
For Sale
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
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"Duval County is Jacksonville — a consolidated city-county of just over a million people that anchors Northeast Florida. It is the value-and-jobs play of the First Coast: home prices sit well below the South Florida and Gulf Coast metros, a deep military, healthcare, logistics, and finance economy keeps demand steady, and 20 miles of Atlantic beaches plus the St. Johns River give it a lifestyle that punches above its price. After three years of rapid appreciation, the market has cooled into the most balanced conditions buyers have seen since 2019. For buyers that means real negotiating room; for sellers, sharp pricing and a willingness to offer a concession. The county median is a starting point — the number that matters is the one for a specific home in a specific Duval County neighborhood, which is what we price against live comps."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Duval County snapshot (April 2026): typical home value $296K ($189/sqft), median rent $1,603, about 3,640 active listings, a median 58 days on market, and 24.8% of listings cutting price — a balanced market. Values are -2.5% over the past year and +4.7% over five years.

Duval has one of the most diversified economies in Florida, which is the single biggest reason its housing demand holds up through national cycles. The U.S. Navy is the region's largest single presence through Naval Air Station Jacksonville and Naval Station Mayport, together supporting tens of thousands of active-duty, civilian, and contractor jobs. Healthcare is the civilian anchor, led by Baptist Health, Mayo Clinic's Florida campus, and UF Health Jacksonville. Finance and insurance run deep — Florida Blue (GuideWell), Bank of America, Citi, FIS, and Fidelity all operate major Jacksonville hubs — and CSX is headquartered downtown. The port (JAXPORT) and a cluster of logistics and distribution operations, including a large Amazon footprint, round out a base that spreads risk across sectors that rarely contract at the same time.

Entry
under $207K

Condos, townhomes, and starter homes — the lowest-cost way into Duval County and its school zones.

Core
$207K–$385K

The heart of the market: established single-family homes and newer planned-community product.

Top
$385K+

Luxury, waterfront, acreage, and custom homes — the county's strongest-resale tier.

Rolled-up counts and medians from Realtor.com, April 2026. Price bands are typical ranges for orientation, not an appraisal.

How much of Duval County inventory is under contract

“Under contract” share = homes under contract ÷ (under contract + active listings) — a forward read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. In Duval County, 30% of homes for sale are already under contract. Here is the breakdown by price band. Source: MLS data (2026-07-11).

Price band% under contract
Under $250K28%
$250K - $350K34%
$350K - $500K31%
$500K - $750K27%
$750K - $1M29%
$1M - $2M24%
$2M+20%

Duval County Market Scorecard

Balanced Market

Duval County is a balanced market: about 3,640 active listings, a median list price of $300,000, 24.8% of them cutting price, and homes going under contract in about 58 days.

$296K
Typical value
1,632
New / mo
$189
$/sqft
58
Days on mkt
24.8%
Cut price
$1,603
Median rent
Typical home value · last 13 months $296K

Go deeper: county scorecard · all 67 counties · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Typical value & rent: Zillow Research. Listings & days on market: Realtor.com, April 2026. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Should You Buy, Sell, or Invest Here?

7/10
Buyer

Inventory is up, price cuts are common, and homes sit nearly two months — the most negotiating room buyers have had in years, especially on resale and on builder standing inventory.

4/10
Seller

Still defensible but no longer effortless: realistic pricing and a few concessions are now the difference between a 30-day sale and a stale listing.

5/10
Investor

One of the stronger cash-flow major metros in Florida — entry prices below $300K, gross yields above the state norm, and a renter base fed by the Navy, two hospital systems, and a growing port — though appreciation has gone flat in the near term.

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Schools in Duval County

Duval County Public Schools serves roughly 125,000 students and runs one of Florida's strongest magnet and school-choice programs, which is why a handful of Duval high schools rank among the best in the country even though the district's neighborhood schools vary widely by zone.

  • Stanton College Preparatory — consistently a top-100 U.S. high school
  • Paxon School for Advanced Studies — IB and AP magnet, top-20 in Florida
  • Mandarin High School
  • Atlantic Coast High School
  • Samuel W. Wolfson High School

Because the top performers are magnet and dedicated-choice schools rather than purely zoned, where you live does not fully determine school access in Duval — but it still drives value, so confirm both the zoned assignment and magnet eligibility for any specific address. See school-zone guides →

Taxes, Insurance & Cost to Own

A median-priced Duval County home costs about $2,175/month all-in (mortgage, tax, and insurance, 10% down) against median household income of $68,447. Florida's homestead exemption removes up to $50,000 of assessed value, and Save Our Homes caps annual assessed-value increases at 3% while you keep the homestead.

Typical property-tax millage17.865 mills (~1.79% before exemptions)
Avg. homeowners insurance$1,315/yr (Citizens county avg)
Homestead exemptionUp to $50,000 + 3% Save Our Homes cap
Est. all-in monthly (PITI)$2,175/mo on a $296K home
Income to buy median home$87,015/yr (est.)

At about $1,315 a year on average, Duval is among the more reasonable insurance markets in Florida, though coastal and older homes still run well above the average. Wind-mitigation features earn insurance credits; flood insurance is priced separately by address. Run your own numbers with the true cost calculator.

New Construction in Duval County

Builders pulled 6,017 residential permits last year (-7.4% YoY) — 3,732 single-family and 2,285 multifamily, about 6.0 per 1,000 residents. Active master-planned communities include eTown (Southside; tech-forward master plan with Kettering and Granville); EverRange (1,000-acre PARC Group community off Philips Highway, first neighborhoods opening 2026); Bartram Park / Bartram Springs (far Southside on the St. Johns County line); Wells Creek; Tamaya (Mediterranean-style gated community on the Southside). Builders compete on rate buydowns and closing-cost credits; buyer representation matters even on a new build. See active builders →

Population & Migration

Duval County has about 1,007,189 residents. On a net domestic basis it gained roughly 912 people and a net +$114.69M in adjusted gross income in the latest IRS filing year (county-to-county moves within the U.S.; this does not count international migration or births). Domestic arrivals are led by GA, CA, VA, NY. Migration is the demand engine behind prices: when more income flows in than out, it supports both rents and values.

12-Month Forecast

Expect Duval to stay roughly flat-to-slightly-up over the next 12 months. The cooling is demand-driven, not distress-driven: jobs and migration are still positive, but higher mortgage rates and three years of price gains have stretched affordability, so inventory has rebuilt and price cuts have become normal. Most local and national forecasters put Jacksonville-area appreciation in the low single digits for 2026, with more selection for buyers and longer days on market. The wildcards are mortgage rates (a meaningful drop would quickly absorb today's inventory) and the volume of new construction on the Southside, which is keeping a lid on resale pricing in the outer-ring communities.

JacksonvilleConsolidated city covering most of the county; every price point from urban core to suburban Southside, Mandarin, and the Northside.
Jacksonville BeachWalkable oceanfront city, strong short-term-rental and second-home demand.
Atlantic BeachQuieter, leafy beach town with the county's most sought-after coastal addresses.
Neptune BeachSmall, family beach community between Jax Beach and Atlantic Beach.
BaldwinRural town on the county's west edge; larger lots, lowest prices in Duval.

Economy & Major Employers

Duval has one of the most diversified economies in Florida, which is the single biggest reason its housing demand holds up through national cycles. The U.S. Navy is the region's largest single presence through Naval Air Station Jacksonville and Naval Station Mayport, together supporting tens of thousands of active-duty, civilian, and contractor jobs. Healthcare is the civilian anchor, led by Baptist Health, Mayo Clinic's Florida campus, and UF Health Jacksonville. Finance and insurance run deep — Florida Blue (GuideWell), Bank of America, Citi, FIS, and Fidelity all operate major Jacksonville hubs — and CSX is headquartered downtown. The port (JAXPORT) and a cluster of logistics and distribution operations, including a large Amazon footprint, round out a base that spreads risk across sectors that rarely contract at the same time.

  • Naval Air Station Jacksonville / Naval Station Mayport (U.S. Navy)
  • Baptist Health
  • Mayo Clinic Florida
  • Duval County Public Schools
  • City of Jacksonville
  • Florida Blue / GuideWell
  • Bank of America
  • UF Health Jacksonville
  • CSX Corporation
  • Citi
  • FIS
  • Amazon
  • JEA
  • Southeastern Grocers

Metro Jacksonville hosts four Fortune 500 headquarters, including GuideWell (parent of Florida Blue) and CSX.

A deep, diversified employer base is what underpins housing demand through national cycles. Talk to a local Duval County agent →

Master-plannedeTown (Southside; tech-forward master plan with Kettering and Granville), EverRange (1,000-acre PARC Group community off Philips Highway, first neighborhoods opening 2026), Bartram Park / Bartram Springs (far Southside on the St. Johns County line), Wells Creek, Tamaya (Mediterranean-style gated community on the Southside)
GolfDeercreek Country Club, Glen Kernan Golf & Country Club, Queen's Harbour Yacht & Country Club
WaterfrontQueen's Harbour (Intracoastal, gated with a private marina), Pablo Creek / San Pablo corridor, Ortega and Avondale (historic St. Johns riverfront), San Marco riverfront
LuxuryAvondale & Ortega (historic riverfront), San Marco, Atlantic Beach oceanfront, Glen Kernan, Pablo Bay
55+ / active adultDel Webb eTown (active-adult section of eTown), Sweetwater by Del Webb (nearby)

Lifestyle in Duval County

Duval's calling card is space and water. Jacksonville has the largest urban park system in the country, anchored by the Timucuan Ecological Preserve and Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park on the coast. The county owns roughly 20 miles of Atlantic beachfront across Jacksonville, Neptune, and Atlantic Beaches, and the St. Johns River runs through the middle of the city, lined with historic neighborhoods like Avondale, Riverside, and San Marco. Sports and culture punch hard for the price: the NFL's Jaguars play at EverBank Stadium downtown, the riverfront is in the middle of a multibillion-dollar redevelopment, and TPC Sawgrass and the PGA Tour headquarters sit just south in Ponte Vedra. Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) gives the county its own commercial hub.

Risks to Weigh

Duval's risks are coastal and budgetary rather than catastrophic. Storm surge and riverine flooding are real along the beaches, the Intracoastal, and the St. Johns and its creeks — Hurricanes Matthew (2016) and Irma (2017) both pushed water into low-lying neighborhoods — so flood zone and elevation matter enormously here, and a property's flood-zone status can swing the true cost of ownership by thousands a year. The county sits in a hurricane-exposed state, though it has historically been hit less directly than Southwest and the Panhandle. Property-insurance costs have climbed statewide, even if Duval's averages remain among the more reasonable in Florida. Inland, the main watch-items are overbuilding risk in the fastest-growing Southside corridors and the usual condo-association and special-assessment questions on older coastal buildings.

Jacksonville (315)

Arlington (2)

Baldwin (1)

Bartram (1)

Baymeadows (1)

Jacksonville (Intracoastal West) (1)

Jacksonville (Westside) (1)

Mandarin (1)

Northwest Jacksonville (1)

Oakleaf area (1)

Riverside (1)

Recent Developments in Duval County

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Duval County, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated July 2026.

  1. July 2026
    Development

    City approves a loan to clear the Franklin Arms site for a 130 unit age 55 and older redevelopment

    Jacksonville City Council approved a 1 million dollar loan so the Jacksonville Housing Authority can demolish the aging 98 unit Franklin Arms complex in the Downtown East area this fall. The authority plans a roughly 50 million dollar redevelopment creating 130 affordable apartments for residents age 55 and older, financed through tax credit bonds, local funding and other sources. Rezoning hearings begin July 23 before the Planning Commission with final council action set for August 11.

    What it may mean for the marketPublicly backed redevelopment near the urban core could add housing inventory over time and may signal continued institutional investment on the downtown east side.

    Source: News4JAX
  2. July 2026
    Development

    DIA weighs demolition of the long vacant Sax Seafood building at a downtown gateway

    The Downtown Investment Authority board is set to vote July 15 on spending up to 75,000 dollars to raze the partially built Sax Seafood and Grill structure at 816 W. Union Street. The building was abandoned mid construction in the early 2000s and occupies a highly visible parcel at an I-95 entry point to downtown Jacksonville.

    What it may mean for the marketClearing a stalled structure at a major gateway may open the parcel for reuse, and similar cleanups have historically preceded renewed developer interest nearby.

    Source: Jacksonville Today
  3. July 2026
    Development

    Imeson Port Center advances two more North Jacksonville warehouses

    Chalmers Property Co. has completed Buildings 200 and 300 at its Imeson Port Center industrial park in North Jacksonville and is now advancing Buildings 100 and 600. JEA issued a service availability letter May 4 for the roughly 196,000 square foot Building 100. The nine-building park is planned for about 1.6 million square feet at full buildout.

    What it may mean for the marketContinued warehouse construction near the port may add to North Jacksonville's industrial supply, which historically has drawn logistics and distribution tenants.

    Source: Jacksonville Daily Record
  4. July 2026
    Development

    Rooker lands approvals for a large warehouse on leased airport land

    Atlanta developer Rooker is securing regulatory approvals for a proposed warehouse of up to 650,000 square feet on surplus Jacksonville Aviation Authority land at 1350 Wheels Road, near I-295 and I-95 southeast of the airport. The St. Johns River Water Management District issued a stormwater permit June 5, and a third lease amendment dated June 19 extended the project start date to December 31, 2026. As of July 6, city permits were still in review.

    What it may mean for the marketA large Class A industrial building near the airport could expand the area's logistics footprint, though the project still awaits final city permits.

    Source: Jacksonville Daily Record
  5. July 2026
    Parks & Amenities

    City reviewing a permit for the Shipyards West park pavilion on the Northbank

    The city of Jacksonville has applied for a permit to build a two-story, roughly 36,000 square foot events pavilion at Shipyards West park along the St. Johns River at 750 E. Bay St. The oval-footprint building would include display galleries, two rentable event spaces and food service. The Phase A permit scope, including plaza, parking, pavilion and grounds, carries a job cost listed at 57 million dollars.

    What it may mean for the marketA riverfront events venue could add to Downtown's public park network, which the city has been expanding along the Northbank.

    Source: Jacksonville Daily Record
  6. June 2026
    Development

    Jacksonville and HUD partner on manufactured home housing pilot

    City leaders and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development signed a memorandum of understanding on June 30 for a housing pilot on city-owned land in Northwest Jacksonville. The city plans to convey about 17.5 acres, with roughly 5 acres used to install up to 10 manufactured homes per acre for sale to buyers earning 80 to 120 percent of area median income. A land use amendment and rezoning are being prepared so a nonprofit can develop the property.

    What it may mean for the marketA for-sale pilot at this scale could add attainable inventory in specific submarkets, though land use approval timelines may shift.

    Source: Jacksonville Daily Record
  7. June 2026
    Development

    Former Baymeadows office campus reviewed for industrial conversion

    The city is reviewing a site work request at the former AT&T American Transtech property at 8000 Baymeadows Way to prepare it for redevelopment into an industrial park. The site work carries an estimated cost of about 6.07 million dollars. Foundry Commercial bought the roughly 28 acre property with its connected buildings for 18 million dollars earlier in 2026.

    What it may mean for the marketConverting obsolete office space to warehouse and industrial use could shift nearby commercial demand and may affect surrounding parcel values over time.

    Source: Jacksonville Daily Record
  8. June 2026
    Development

    Site work permit issued for Fountains at Westside redevelopment

    The city issued a permit on June 26 for a roughly 1 million dollar site work project at the former Westside Plaza at 5800 Ramona Boulevard, which Cross Regions Group is redeveloping as the Fountains at Westside. The initial work includes milling and resurfacing the parking lot and building stormwater islands. The multiphase plan calls for medical, hospitality, dining and retail uses, starting with renovation of an existing 36,000 square foot building.

    What it may mean for the marketA phased mixed use redevelopment on the Westside could gradually broaden retail and service options in the corridor, though buildout may span several years.

    Source: Jacksonville Daily Record
  9. June 2026
    Retail & Dining

    Ellianos Coffee cleared for construction near Pottsburg Creek on Beach Boulevard

    The city issued a construction permit June 25 for an 820 square foot Ellianos Coffee drive-thru kiosk on a 0.75 acre site at 8700 Beach Blvd., west of Southside Boulevard and east of Pottsburg Creek near a Walmart Supercenter. Permits tied to SimQ Development total close to 1.28 million dollars, with site clearing approved June 16. The location could become the Lake City based chain's 18th store opened or planned across Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties.

    What it may mean for the marketDrive-thru beverage kiosks tend to follow established daily traffic counts, so continued permitting along Beach Boulevard may reflect steady commercial demand in that Southside corridor.

    Source: Jacksonville Daily Record
  10. June 2026
    Retail & Dining

    Demolition planned in Old Arlington for a Dutch Bros Coffee kiosk

    The city is reviewing a demolition permit for the former Arlington Flower Shop at 7130 Merrill Road in the Lake Lucina area to clear the way for a Dutch Bros Coffee drive-thru and walk-up kiosk. Samsula Demolition of New Smyrna Beach is listed on the roughly 33,050 dollar job to remove the 61 year old building, slab and parking area. It would be one of about 15 Dutch Bros kiosks opened or planned across Northeast Florida.

    What it may mean for the marketReuse of an aging commercial parcel for a national drive-thru concept may signal incremental reinvestment along this stretch of Merrill Road, though early stage permits can still shift.

    Source: Jacksonville Daily Record
  11. June 2026
    Retail & Dining

    Chase Bank construction advances at The Village at Seven Pines

    Regency Centers plans to lease a 0.437-acre site at The Village at Seven Pines to JPMorgan Chase for a branch of up to 4,000 square feet with walk-up and drive-up ATMs. It is part of Chase's continued Northeast Florida expansion, now around 28 branches in the region.

    What it may mean for the marketBank outparcel activity typically follows established rooftop density, which may indicate the Seven Pines retail node off Butler Boulevard is maturing.

    Source: Jacksonville Daily Record
  12. June 2026
    Development

    Sporting JAX releases site map for Town Center-area stadium district

    Sporting Club Jacksonville published a preliminary site map dividing roughly 375 acres near St. Johns Town Center into six districts, anchored by a 15,000-seat stadium plus entertainment, hospitality, healthcare, residential, retail and wetland areas off I-295 and Town Center Parkway. Play is targeted for 2028.

    What it may mean for the marketA large mixed-use sports district near Town Center could shape long-term demand and land values in the surrounding Duval submarket, though the timeline and approvals remain early.

    Source: Jacksonville Daily Record
  13. June 2026
    Civic

    Jacksonville City Council approves private review of development site plans

    Jacksonville City Council voted 16-0 on Ordinance 2026-0363 to let private firms review site plans for local developments, aligning city policy with state law. The change is intended to add capacity to the plan-review process.

    What it may mean for the marketAllowing private plan review may shorten approval timelines for Duval projects, which could modestly speed delivery for builders if implementation goes smoothly.

    Source: Jacksonville Daily Record
  14. June 2026
    Retail & Dining

    Final Harveys-to-Winn-Dixie conversion opens in Brentwood

    Winn-Dixie completed its converted Brentwood store at 201 W. 48th St., the last of eight Harveys locations rebranded to Winn-Dixie across Florida and South Georgia. The location had been a point of debate as the City Council weighed incentives tied to keeping the grocer's headquarters in Jacksonville, and it reopened with upgraded departments and a new community room.

    What it may mean for the marketCompleting the conversion of a previously at-risk store may help preserve grocery access in the surrounding neighborhood, a factor often watched in nearby residential demand.

    Source: Jacksonville Daily Record
  15. June 2026
    Development

    Travel-retail tenants enter permitting at Jacksonville airport Concourse B

    Three travel-essentials shops entered permit review for the six-gate Concourse B expansion at Jacksonville International Airport, with concepts including Seven Bridges Marketplace, The Beaches @JAX and Postcards from Jacksonville. The $344 million, 186,733 square foot concourse is targeted for completion by the end of 2026.

    What it may mean for the marketActive tenant build-out permitting suggests the concourse remains on track to open this year, which could modestly increase construction and hospitality-adjacent activity near the airport.

    Source: Jacksonville Daily Record
  16. June 2026
    Development

    Pattillo asked to seek approval for million-square-foot NorthPoint building

    A prospective buyer has asked Pattillo Industrial Real Estate to pursue approvals for a building of roughly one million square feet at the NorthPoint industrial park in North Jacksonville, according to a June 18 report. The request points to continued interest in large logistics and distribution space along the city's northern freight corridors.

    What it may mean for the marketSpeculative interest at that scale may suggest industrial absorption near the port and interstates remains firm, which could support tenant demand even as some other commercial segments cool.

    Source: Jacksonville Daily Record
  17. June 2026
    Civic

    City Council committee endorses zoning changes to encourage density and affordable housing

    A Jacksonville City Council committee on June 16 advanced proposed changes to the 2045 Comprehensive Plan intended to encourage higher residential density and additional affordable housing. The measure would adjust land use rules that govern how much housing can be built on eligible parcels.

    What it may mean for the marketEasing density limits could over time widen the range of housing types and price points the market can deliver, though the practical effect depends on final adoption and how builders respond.

    Source: Jacksonville Daily Record

Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

Duval County Real Estate FAQ

What is the median home price in Duval County?
The typical Duval County home is worth about $296K as of April 2026 (Zillow ZHVI), -2.5% over the past year. The median list price is similar; individual neighborhoods range widely around that figure.
Is Duval County a buyer's or seller's market?
As of April 2026, Duval County is a balanced market. Homes are taking a median of 58 days to sell, and inventory has rebuilt from its lows, giving buyers more room to negotiate than in recent years.
Is Duval County expensive?
Duval County's price-to-income ratio is about 4.3×, which is below the typical Florida county. The bigger cost surprises for newcomers are property insurance and, in newer communities, CDD fees — not the sticker price.
What is the average rent in Duval County?
The median rent is about $1,603 a month (Zillow ZORI). Against the typical home value, that is a gross rental yield near 6.5%.
Are property taxes high in Duval County?
The typical millage is about 17.865 mills, or roughly 1.79% of taxable value before exemptions. Florida's $50,000 homestead exemption and the Save Our Homes 3% assessment cap meaningfully lower the bill for owner-occupants.
How much is homeowners insurance in Duval County?
The Citizens county-average premium is about $1,315 a year, but your actual cost depends heavily on the home's age, roof, construction, and flood zone. Wind-mitigation credits can lower it; flood insurance is priced separately by address.
Is Duval County a good place to invest in real estate?
One of the stronger cash-flow major metros in Florida — entry prices below $300K, gross yields above the state norm, and a renter base fed by the Navy, two hospital systems, and a growing port — though appreciation has gone flat in the near term.
Is Duval County growing?
Duval County has about 1,007,189 residents and is still drawing net in-migration of people and income. Migration and jobs are the forces most likely to support prices through the rate cycle.
How long do homes take to sell in Duval County?
A median of about 58 days on market as of April 2026, longer than the 2021-2022 frenzy and a sign of today's more balanced conditions.
What are the best areas to live in Duval County?
It depends on what you want. Families gravitate to the Southside, Mandarin, and the master-planned eTown/Bartram corridors for newer homes and choice schools; beach lovers to Jacksonville, Atlantic, and Neptune Beaches; buyers wanting character and walkability to historic Avondale, Riverside, and San Marco along the St. Johns River.
What is the price per square foot in Duval County?
Listings in Duval County are priced around the area's median per-square-foot rate as of April 2026; smaller, older, and inland homes run below it, while new construction and waterfront run above. Per-square-foot is most useful within a single neighborhood, not across the whole county.
How much income do I need to buy a home in Duval County?
As a rough rule, a buyer needs household income roughly in line with the county's price-to-income ratio of 4.3× the home price, keeping total housing costs near 30% of income. Median household income here is $68,447. A lender pre-approval gives you the exact figure for your situation.
Is now a good time to buy in Duval County?
It depends on your horizon. For buyers planning to stay several years, today's balanced market conditions — more inventory and routine price cuts — offer better terms than the 2021-2022 peak. For short-term flips, flat appreciation makes the math tight. The right answer is specific to the home and your timeline.
Do I need flood insurance in Duval County?
It depends on the address. Homes in FEMA high-risk flood zones (A or V) typically require flood insurance with a federally backed mortgage, and even outside those zones it can be worth carrying in low-lying or coastal parts of Duval County. Flood premiums are priced separately by address under FEMA Risk Rating 2.0, so always check the flood zone before you buy.
Is Duval County a good place to retire?
Florida's lack of a state income tax and the homestead/Save Our Homes protections make Duval County attractive for retirees on a fixed income, especially in its 55+ and lower-maintenance communities. Weigh that against insurance costs and proximity to healthcare when you choose a specific area.
How fast are home prices rising in Duval County?
Over the past year, the typical Duval County home value moved -2.5%. Over five years it is +4.7% and over ten years +6.9% — so the long-run trend is up even though near-term growth has cooled.
What is the cost of living in Duval County?
Housing, insurance, and property tax are the main local cost drivers; Florida charges no state income tax. A median-priced home runs about $2,175 a month all-in (mortgage, tax, and insurance), against median household income of $68,447 a year. Utilities, transportation, and healthcare track close to state averages.
What are the risks of buying in Duval County?
The main ones are hurricane and flood exposure (which drive insurance costs), rising premiums statewide, and — in fast-growing submarkets — overbuilding that can soften resale and rents. On older condos, ask about reserves and special assessments. None are dealbreakers, but all belong in your budget before you offer.
Is Duval County good for real estate investors?
Duval County's estimated cap rate is about 6.5% with a gross yield near 6.5%, so it leans cash-flow-friendly. Net migration and the local job base are the demand signals that matter most for landlords here.
What counties are near Duval County?
See the 'Explore more' section on this page for direct links to the neighboring county market reports, plus the full set of scorecards for all 67 Florida counties.
Has inventory in Duval County gone up?
Yes — active listings are -11.7% versus a year ago. That rebuild from pandemic-era lows is the single biggest reason buyers have more leverage now than they did in 2021-2022.
Is Duval County the same as Jacksonville?
Effectively yes. Jacksonville and Duval County have a consolidated government covering almost the entire county, so 'Duval County real estate' and 'Jacksonville real estate' describe nearly the same market — the main exceptions are the independent beach cities (Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach) and the town of Baldwin.
Is Duval County a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of the latest 2026 data it is the most balanced it has been in years, tilting toward buyers on resale. Inventory is up, a quarter of listings have taken a price cut, and homes are averaging close to two months on market. Sellers can still do well with sharp pricing; buyers finally have negotiating room.
What are the best areas to live in Duval County?
It depends on what you want. Families gravitate to the Southside, Mandarin, and the master-planned eTown/Bartram corridors for newer homes and choice schools; beach lovers to Jacksonville, Atlantic, and Neptune Beaches; buyers wanting character and walkability to historic Avondale, Riverside, and San Marco along the St. Johns River.

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