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Callahan, FL Area Guide

Delight in small-town living near Jacksonville

Suburban Peaceful Growing Close-Knit Quaint Affordable

Situated about 20 miles northwest of Jacksonville, Callahan is a tranquil town with a close-knit community. Callahan offers residents a laidback atmosphere along with a host of suburban conveniences strewn along Kings Road and 1st Avenue. Callahan’s roots date back to the mid-1800s, and the town’s historic character is evident, from its charming homes to its modest shopping centers.

Callahan is an ideal choice for those seeking a peaceful, small-town environment without sacrificing access to big-city delights. Downtown Jacksonville is about a 30-minute drive from Callahan, along with Amelia Island and Cumberland Island National Seashore in nearby Georgia.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Callahan, FL is $812 for one bedroom, $1,381 for two bedrooms, and $1,510 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Callahan has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$812/month
535 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Callahan, FL is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

26 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

41 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Callahan Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Callahan Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Four Creeks State Forest
  • Lannie Road Park
  • Thomas Creek Preserve
  • Seaton Creek Preserve

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Jacksonville International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.