The Town FilesDuval County, Florida
1,023,153 people. The median home is worth $303,500 (typical Florida town: $331,600) and the median household earns $71,277.
Towns in Duval County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 949,611 | $293,700 | $69,872 | 36.5 |
| Jacksonville Beach | 23,830 | $575,800 | $120,698 | 46.1 |
| Atlantic Beach | 13,513 | $630,200 | $118,935 | 48.9 |
| Neptune Beach | 7,217 | $670,900 | $119,294 | 43.1 |
People and housing
| Duval County | Typical Florida town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $303,500 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,475 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $71,277 | $71,140 |
| Median age | 36.9 | 42.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.4% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.1% | 11.3% |
Jobs and pay
563,527 jobs in 2024, average pay $71,652 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,670 storm events in Duval County from 1996 to 2026, with 20 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Duval County has been included in 41 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4734: Hurricane Idalia |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).