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Moving Guide
Your guide to moving to Northeast Florida
Everything to know before you relocate, how Jacksonville and St. Augustine compare, what things cost, where to find the best suburbs, and what's still being built.
Not Sure Which Part of Northeast Florida Fits You?
Valerie Blair has called Northeast Florida home for more than 35 years and St. Johns County home for more than 25 years. She helps relocating buyers compare communities, housing options, commute considerations, new construction, beaches, and everyday lifestyle so they can narrow the search before they start touring homes.
Why Move Here
What draws people to Northeast Florida
From taxes to weather to the job market, here's what most transplants mention first.
Jacksonville vs. St. Augustine
Which one fits your move?
Both are Northeast Florida, but they feel different day to day. Here's the general shape of it, ask Valerie for current numbers specific to your search.
| Jacksonville | St. Augustine | |
|---|---|---|
| Vibe | Big city with distinct neighborhoods, urban, suburban, and beach all under one city limit | Historic coastal city with a smaller-town feel, offering everything from walkable historic neighborhoods to suburban communities and newer developments. |
| Home Prices | Wider range, from starter homes to riverfront estates | Typically a premium for historic character and proximity to downtown/beach |
| Commute | Larger city means more traffic variability by neighborhood | Smaller and more walkable, especially near downtown |
| Best For | Buyers wanting a larger city, diverse neighborhoods, beaches, employment centers and a wider variety of housing. | Buyers drawn to historic character, a smaller-city feel, coastal access and proximity to downtown. |
| Schools | Duval County Public Schools, along with charter, magnet and private-school options. | St. Johns County School District, along with private-school options. |
Popular Northeast Florida Communities
Explore a few of the areas buyers often consider when moving to Northeast Florida.
These come up most often with buyers relocating to the area, see the full breakdown on the Communities page.
Cost of Living
What to expect financially
Home prices vary considerably across Northeast Florida depending on county, community, proximity to the coast, age of the home and amenities. Buyers should also consider property taxes, homeowners insurance, flood insurance when applicable, HOA/CDD fees and commuting costs when comparing areas.
Beaches
Never far from the coast
Northeast Florida's beach towns each have their own personality, from laid-back surf culture to historic charm.
Retirement
A popular landing spot for retirees
Florida's tax advantages and climate make Northeast Florida a common choice for retirees, and the area offers more to do than many retirement destinations.
New Construction
Still plenty being built
Several Northeast Florida communities have active new-construction phases, helpful if you'd rather build than buy resale.
Thinking About the Move?
Let's talk about what's next
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