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Living in Fruit Cove, FL
Explore Fruit Cove and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match8.6 / 10
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Fruit Cove at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population35,877
Median Household Income$141,863
Median Home Value$484,000
Median Gross Rent$2,336
Median Age41.3
Average Household Size3.0
Unemployment2.8%
Work From Home28.7%
Homeownership87.4%
Housing Vacancy6.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Fruit Cove is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Fruit Cove and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Fruit Cove
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$484,000
Median Gross Rent$2,336
Homeownership87.4%
Housing Vacancy6.5%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Fruit Cove, FL
Median Household Income$141,863
Unemployment2.8%
Work From Home28.7%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Fruit Cove and how households are structured
Population35,877
Median Age41.3
Average Household Size3.0
Fruit Cove is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Fruit Cove
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Fruit Cove point to hot summers, mild winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High91.8°F
Average Winter Low47.2°F
Annual Rainfall53.0 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Fruit Cove
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter lows are relatively mild and measurable snowfall is minimal, so winter living is more likely to revolve around cool or wet conditions than snow removal and prolonged freezes.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Fruit Cove is located in St. Johns County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. St. Johns County.
County Intelligence
Fruit Cove & St. Johns County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Fruit Cove is located in St. Johns County, Florida.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Fruit Cove.
Current NarrowTheList data for Fruit Cove shows a population of about 35,877. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
St. Johns County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Fruit Cove.
For someone considering a move to Fruit Cove, the available data currently points to a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
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