Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
17%
Fruit Cove, FL Area Guide
A scenic community on the river
Riverside
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Peaceful
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Family-Friendly
Fruit Cove is a census-designated community in St. Johns County, one of Florida's fastest-growing counties, positioned along the west bank of the St. Johns River just south of Jacksonville. The area carries a quieter, residential character that contrasts with the energy of the larger metro nearby, making it a practical base for people who work in Jacksonville or the St. Augustine corridor while preferring a slower pace at home. St. Johns County is consistently recognized for its highly rated public schools, which reflect the county's strong investment in education and community infrastructure. Fruit Cove itself is largely made up of established suburban neighborhoods with tree-lined streets and access to waterfront scenery along the river.
The housing mix leans heavily toward single-family homes, but renters will also find townhome-style apartment communities and smaller residential rental properties scattered throughout the area. High-rise living is not typical here. Instead, the rental landscape favors low-density communities that blend into the surrounding greenery. Daily life in Fruit Cove moves at a comfortable rhythm, with proximity to both I-295 and US-1 keeping commutes manageable. The St. Johns River provides a scenic backdrop that shapes the overall feel of the community, from waterfront views to outdoor recreation options that draw people outside year-round.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$136,864
Average: $156,158
Education
13,557
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
17,771
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Fruit Cove has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
14%
Non-Renters
86%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
36%
Other Education
64%
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Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Mandarin Park
- Walter Jones Historical Park
- Julington Durbin Preserve
- Camp Tomahawk
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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.