Fernandina Beach, FL
Census place 1222175 · pop 13,420
Sales & income are statewide.
The breakdown — worst first
U.S. median 0.43 · worse than most cities
Gini 0.50 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).
U.S. median $214,900 · worse than most cities
$555,400 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.
U.S. median $1,756/mo · worse than most cities
$2,408/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).
U.S. median 12.1% · better than most cities
11.3% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.
U.S. median 77/100 · better than most cities
83/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.
U.S. median 24 min · better than most cities
22 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.
U.S. median 36.5% · better than most cities
32.3% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).
U.S. median 0.99% · better than most cities
0.77% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.
U.S. median 152/100k · better than most cities
108 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.
U.S. median 9.3% · better than most cities
7.6% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.
U.S. median $67,857 · better than most cities
$97,903 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.
U.S. median +2.4% · better than most cities
+8.5% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?
U.S. median 3.6% · better than most cities
3.0% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.
U.S. median 14.6% · better than most cities
9.6% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.
U.S. median 964/100k · better than most cities
513 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.
U.S. median 26.5% · better than most cities
18.7% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.
U.S. median 24.3% · better than most cities
53.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.
U.S. median 67.2% · better than most cities
80.5% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.
U.S. median 90.0% · better than most cities
96.6% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
U.S. median 17.4% · better than most cities
13.1% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).
Not measured for Fernandina Beach: Air, Bad air. Not every public source covers every city — EPA air monitors and Zillow rent only reach some places, and national crime data is still being added.
Frequently asked
- Is Fernandina Beach, FL a good place to live?
- By the numbers, Fernandina Beach scores 63/100 — a C (Meh) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 20 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is poor mental health and its weakest is income inequality. Florida overall ranks #29 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
- How safe is Fernandina Beach, FL?
- Fernandina Beach reports 108 violent crimes per 100k and 513 property crimes per 100k — better than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
- Is Fernandina Beach, FL expensive to live in?
- Fernandina Beach has a median home value of $555,400 and typical rent around $2,408/mo — pricier than most U.S. cities.
- What's the biggest downside of living in Fernandina Beach, FL?
- Its weakest measured area is income inequality (0.50) — 12/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
- What is Fernandina Beach, FL best at?
- Its strongest measured area is poor mental health (13.1%) — 93/100, better than most U.S. cities.
Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.