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- Population: 9,758
- Median home value: $229,100
- Median rental price: $952

- Top schools nearby: Bartram Trail High School (grade A), Orange Park Elementary School (grade A), Robert M. Paterson Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: San Juan del Rio Catholic School (grade unavailable), Annunciation Catholic School (grade unavailable), Pinewood Christian Academy (grade unavailable)

- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: A−
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−

#16. Green Cove Springs, Florida

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- Population: 30,973
- Median home value: $221,300
- Median rental price: $1,312

- Top schools nearby: Fleming Island High School (grade A), Orange Park Elementary School (grade A), Fleming Island Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Johns Country Day School (grade A+), Bishop John J. Snyder High School (grade A), Trinity Christian Academy (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−

#15. Lakeside, Florida

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- Population: 5,087
- Median home value: $290,300
- Median rental price: $1,404

- Top schools nearby: Freedom Crossing Academy (grade A), Palm Valley Academy (grade A), R.B. Hunt Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Joseph Academy (grade A), Beacon of Hope Christian School (grade B−), St. John's Academy (grade A−)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A

#14. St. Augustine South, Florida

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- Population: 12,515
- Median home value: $278,300
- Median rental price: $2,077

- Top schools nearby: Orange Park Elementary School (grade A), Discovery Oaks Elementary School (grade A), Rideout Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Johns Country Day School (grade A+), Bishop John J. Snyder High School (grade A), Calvary Christian Academy (grade B+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−

#13. Asbury Lake, Florida

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- Population: 9,047
- Median home value: $245,100
- Median rental price: $1,167

- Top schools nearby: Fleming Island High School (grade A), Orange Park Elementary School (grade A), Lakeside Junior High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Bolles School (grade A+), St. Johns Country Day School (grade A+), Bishop John J. Snyder High School (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A−
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−

#12. Orange Park, Florida

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- Population: 6,743
- Median home value: $559,300
- Median rental price: $1,459

- Top schools nearby: Stanton College Preparatory (grade A+), Paxon School for Advanced Studies (grade A+), Darnell Cookman Middle/High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Providence School (grade A), Harvest Community School (grade A), Cornerstone Christian School (grade B)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A

#11. Neptune Beach, Florida

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- Population: 14,642
- Median home value: $355,400
- Median rental price: $1,355

- Top schools nearby: Freedom Crossing Academy (grade A), Palm Valley Academy (grade A), Picolata Crossing Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Joseph Academy (grade A), Beacon of Hope Christian School (grade B−), St. John's Academy (grade A−)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A

#10. St. Augustine, Florida

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- Population: 13,381
- Median home value: $482,000
- Median rental price: $1,678

- Top schools nearby: Stanton College Preparatory (grade A+), Paxon School for Advanced Studies (grade A+), Darnell Cookman Middle/High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Providence School (grade A), Harvest Community School (grade A), Cornerstone Christian School (grade B)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A

#9. Atlantic Beach, Florida

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- Population: 6,774
- Median home value: $497,500
- Median rental price: $1,456

- Top schools nearby: Freedom Crossing Academy (grade A), Palm Valley Academy (grade A), W. Douglas Hartley Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Joseph Academy (grade A), Beacon of Hope Christian School (grade B−), St. John's Academy (grade A−)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A−
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A

#8. St. Augustine Beach, Florida

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- Population: 29,265
- Median home value: $284,600
- Median rental price: $1,781

- Top schools nearby: Orange Park Elementary School (grade A), Discovery Oaks Elementary School (grade A), Ridgeview High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Johns Country Day School (grade A+), Bishop John J. Snyder High School (grade A), Trinity Christian Academy (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: unavailable
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A

#7. Oakleaf Plantation, Florida

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- Population: 23,583
- Median home value: $476,400
- Median rental price: $1,819

- Top schools nearby: Stanton College Preparatory (grade A+), Paxon School for Advanced Studies (grade A+), Darnell Cookman Middle/High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Providence School (grade A), Harvest Community School (grade A), University Christian School (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A

#6. Jacksonville Beach, Florida

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- Population: 4,877
- Median home value: $769,100
- Median rental price: $1,696

- Top schools nearby: Ponte Vedra High School (grade A+), Ponte Vedra Palm Valley - Rawlings Elementary School (grade A), Alice B. Landrum Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Providence School (grade A), Beaches Chapel School (grade B−), The Foundation Academy (grade C+)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A−
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−

#5. Sawgrass, Florida

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- Population: 35,333
- Median home value: $406,700
- Median rental price: $2,136

- Top schools nearby: Durbin Creek Elementary School (grade A), Creekside High School (grade A), Julington Creek Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Bolles School (grade A+), University Christian School (grade A), Christ's Church Academy (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A

#4. Fruit Cove, Florida

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- Population: 19,766
- Median home value: $604,200
- Median rental price: $1,717

- Top schools nearby: Ponte Vedra High School (grade A+), Ocean Palms Elementary School (grade A), Ponte Vedra Palm Valley - Rawlings Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Providence School (grade A), Harvest Community School (grade A), University Christian School (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A

#3. Palm Valley, Florida

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- Population: 29,810
- Median home value: $355,200
- Median rental price: $1,909

- Top schools nearby: Creekside High School (grade A), Fleming Island High School (grade A), Bartram Trail High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Johns Country Day School (grade A+), Trinity Christian Academy (grade A), Christ's Church Academy (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: unavailable
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A

#2. Fleming Island, Florida

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- Population: 22,950
- Median home value: $503,900
- Median rental price: $3,501

- Top schools nearby: Ponte Vedra High School (grade A+), Freedom Crossing Academy (grade A), Palm Valley Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Joseph Academy (grade A), University Christian School (grade A), Christ's Church Academy (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: unavailable
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A

This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 67 metros.

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