The Town FilesAtlantic Beach, Florida
City in Duval County · population 13,513 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $630,200
- Household income
- $118,935
- Jan low / Jul high
- 49° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 48.9
Atlantic Beach is a city of 13,513 people in Duval County, Florida. The median home is worth $630,200, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for cycling than 91% of Florida towns, better for young professionals than 88% of Florida towns, more upscale than 86% of Florida towns.
How Atlantic Beach ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Atlantic Beach is worth $630,200, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.3 times the median household income of $118,935, which is more affordable than 30% of Florida towns. Median rent is $2,159 a month. 73.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Atlantic Beach | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $630,200 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $2,159 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $118,935 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.3× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 73.9% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.9% | — |
Who lives in Atlantic Beach
| People | Atlantic Beach | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.9 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.0% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 17.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57.4% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 10.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.9% | — |
| Work from home | 23.1% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 26.2 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.0% | 92.4% |
Weather in Atlantic Beach
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 49.3°F. About 52.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 36 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 4 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Atlantic Beach since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on August 1, 2013 about 5.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 27, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 31, 2017.
Severe weather in Duval County since 1996
Duval County has been included in 41 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
Jobs and pay in Duval County
Duval County had 563,527 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,652 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Atlantic Beach itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Atlantic Beach
6 public schools with 2,528 students, about 20.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAYPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 811 | 19.3 |
| ATLANTIC BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 502 | 16.2 |
| SEASIDE CHARTER K-8 SCHOOL (charter) | K-8 | 492 | — |
| MAYPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 378 | 11.8 |
| ANCHOR ACADEMY | PK-5 | 322 | 21.5 |
| MARINE SCIENCE EDUCATION CENTER | 9-12 | 23 | 7.7 |
Towns near Atlantic Beach
- Neptune Beach, FL1.9 mi · 7,217 people · home $670,900
- Jacksonville Beach, FL4.7 mi · 23,830 people · home $575,800
- Palm Valley, FL9.6 mi · 21,827 people · home $690,800
- Sawgrass, FL10.4 mi · 5,385 people · home $888,500
- Jacksonville, FL15.8 mi · 949,611 people · home $293,700
- Nocatee, FL17.6 mi · 22,503 people · home $648,800
- Fruit Cove, FL21.5 mi · 32,143 people · home $484,000
- Orange Park, FL21.8 mi · 9,089 people · home $313,100
Atlantic Beach questions
Is Atlantic Beach, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Atlantic Beach scores better for retirees than 76% of Florida towns and quieter than 52%. 28.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.9).
How much does a house cost in Atlantic Beach?
The median owner-occupied home in Atlantic Beach is valued at $630,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $118,935, so homes cost about 5.3 times income. Median rent is $2,159 a month.
What is the weather like in Atlantic Beach?
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 49.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Atlantic Beach get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Atlantic Beach since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on August 1, 2013. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)