The Town FilesMiddleburg, Florida
Community in Clay County · population 12,881 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $254,600
- Household income
- $74,634
- Jan low / Jul high
- 45° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 44.7
Middleburg is a community of 12,881 people in Clay County, Florida. The median home is worth $254,600, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks easier by car than 92% of Florida towns, better for families than 80% of Florida towns, quieter than 76% of Florida towns.
How Middleburg 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 Middleburg is worth $254,600, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $74,634, which is more affordable than 85% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,093 a month. 87.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Middleburg | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $254,600 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,093 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $74,634 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 87.2% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Middleburg
| People | Middleburg | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.7 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.3% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 21.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.9% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.0% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 11.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.7% | — |
| Work from home | 11.5% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 35.1 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.8% | 92.4% |
Weather in Middleburg
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 45.3°F. About 53.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 92 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 15 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Middleburg since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 8, 1957 about 8.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on February 4, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 26, 2023.
Severe weather in Clay County since 1996
Clay County has been included in 39 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 22, 2026 | Fire | FM-5631: Railroad Complex Fire |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Clay County
Clay County had 57,413 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,688 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Middleburg itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in Middleburg
10 public schools with 7,885 students, about 16.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIDDLEBURG HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,856 | 19.5 |
| TYNES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 988 | 14.1 |
| WILKINSON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 7-8 | 779 | 20.5 |
| RIDEOUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 696 | 13.4 |
| CLAY CHARTER ACADEMY (charter) | K-8 | 693 | 40.8 |
| J.L. WILKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 679 | 14.1 |
| COPPERGATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 606 | 13.5 |
| DOCTORS INLET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 569 | 14.6 |
| MIDDLEBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 545 | 14.3 |
| SWIMMING PEN CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 474 | 12.2 |
Towns near Middleburg
- Asbury Lake, FL6.8 mi · 11,036 people · home $329,600
- Oakleaf Plantation, FL9.4 mi · 31,034 people · home $351,200
- Lakeside, FL9.9 mi · 31,275 people · home $273,900
- Fleming Island, FL11.8 mi · 29,142 people · home $422,400
- Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, FL13.4 mi · 14,482 people · home $224,900
- Green Cove Springs, FL13.9 mi · 9,786 people · home $371,000
- Orange Park, FL14.4 mi · 9,089 people · home $313,100
- Starke, FL14.5 mi · 5,796 people · home $214,300
Middleburg questions
Is Middleburg, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Middleburg scores better for retirees than 30% of Florida towns and quieter than 76%. 16.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.7).
How much does a house cost in Middleburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Middleburg is valued at $254,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $74,634, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,093 a month.
What is the weather like in Middleburg?
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 45.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Middleburg get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Middleburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 8, 1957. 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)