Relocation guide

Moving to Clay County, Florida

Small town charm and real affordability, just southwest of Jacksonville.

At a glance

Why families move here

A ratedschool district

About 35 minto JAX airport

Nostate income tax

Where to live

Family favorite on the St. Johns River, with top schools and Eagle Harbor.

Newer homes, pools, trails, and easy expressway access.

A Tree City USA with big city access and a small town feel.

The historic county seat, built around a 77 degree spring.

Larger lots, a rural pace, and Black Creek access.

Lake country with forests and a tight knit feel.

Also consider Penney Farms, a century old oak canopied town west of Green Cove Springs.

Schools

Schools are zoned by address, so the right neighborhood and school go together.

Fleming Island High (around #85 in Florida) and Oakleaf High.
Top elementaries include Fleming Island, Orange Park, Robert M. Paterson, and Oakleaf Village.
62% math proficiency, compared with 52% statewide.

The essentials

Interstate 295 connects to I 95 and I 10. NAS Jax is right next door.

Orange Park Medical Center and Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County.

No state income tax. Homestead exemption and a 3% Save Our Homes cap.

"We came to town to tour homes and Alina met us right away. She explained the neighborhoods in detail and made it easy."

Jacob Wood, Google review

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