Young couples looking for the perfect home near
Jacksonville are in luck, because we’ve done the work for you. We looked at a whole bunch of data to narrow it down to the top five suburbs for young couples.
In these suburbs, you’ll find plenty of peers, affordable homes, safe streets, and more. Plus, you’re just a quick drive away from all the action in downtown Jacksonville,
Florida.
Let’s take a look at the winners.
Key Stats:
- Residents married: 62 percent
- Median household income: $89,419
The riverfront suburb of Fleming Island kicks off our list of the best Jacksonville suburbs for you couples. Home buyers will find plenty of spacious craftsman and ranch style homes.
Enjoy numerous waterfront activities like boating, fishing, and swimming along the St. Johns River. Avid readers can check out a new book at the Fleming Island Public Library.
Key Stats:
- Total crimes per 100k: 750
- Residents under age 5: 8.3 percent
- Residents married: 70.7 percent
The small residential community of Nocatee is tied for first on our list with one of the lowest crime rates of any place we ranked. Home buyers will find charming craftsman, Mediterranean, and bungalow style homes.
Active young couples can cool off at the Olympic sized pool at the Nocatee Swim Club, or hike through the scenic nature trails at Greenleaf Park. Residents also enjoy convenient shopping and dining in Nocatee’s pedestrian-friendly Town Center.
Key Stats:
- High school graduation rate: 95 percent
- Residents married: 62.7 percent
- Median household income: $95,550
The riverfront suburb of Fruit Cove comes in third on our list with plenty of modest ranch style homes, as well as spacious craftsman style homes and stately Tudor style homes with room to grow.
Residents enjoy numerous waterfront activities on the St. Johns River, and peaceful picnics by the pond in Julington Creek Community Park. Avid readers can check out a new book at the local St. Johns County Public Library.
Key Stats:
- Residents age 22 to 34: 21.3 percent
- High school graduation rate: 95 percent
The oceanfront suburb of Neptune Beach is tied for fourth on our list. Young couples searching for the perfect home have their pick of modern townhouses, beachfront cottages, and charming bungalows.
Active young couples will love swimming, surfing, or sunbathing on miles of sandy beaches. Plan a romantic picnic at Jarboe Park. Avid readers can check out a new book at the Beaches Branch Library.
4. Sawgrass (tie)
Key Stats:
- Median household income: $86,111
- Residents married: 68.7 percent
- High school graduation rate: 100 percent
The oceanfront suburb of Sawgrass rounds out our list of the best Jacksonville suburbs for young couples with plenty of modern condos, spacious Mediterranean style homes, and charming craftsman style houses for home buyers.
Golf enthusiasts will love the nearby TCP Sawgrass Golf Club, while active young couples enjoy numerous waterfront activities on miles of sandy beaches. Avid readers can check out a new book at the nearby Ponte Vedra Beach Library Branch.
Our Methodology
To create our list of the best Jacksonville suburbs for young couples, we took at look at the following important criteria:
Percentage of residents age 22-34
Percentage of residents married
Median household income
Median home value
Total crimes per 100k
High school graduation rate
Then, we ranked each Jacksonville suburb in the above categories and averaged the scores into one overall score. The suburbs with the lowest overall scores made up our five best Jacksonville suburbs for young couples.
Want to see how the other suburbs ranked? Check out the table below.
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