Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
17%
Fruit Cove
Fruit Cove, FL Area Guide
A scenic community on the river
Riverside
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Peaceful
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Family-Friendly
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Scenic
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Historic
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Rural
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Nestled on the eastern banks of the Saint Johns River, Fruit Cove is a tranquil community draped in lush natural beauty. Vast stretches of green space and towering oaks covered in Spanish moss contribute to Fruit Cove’s overall peaceful atmosphere. The community’s close proximity to the river affords residents plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation, especially at the popular Alpine Groves Park, Veterans Park, and Julington Creek Golf Club.
Families, in particular, appreciate Fruit Cove’s excellent schools. All of Fruit Cove’s residents delight in the community’s laid-back lifestyle, as well as its close proximity to destinations like the Avenues and numerous nearby beaches. Many of the rentals in Fruit Cove are just minutes away from Interstate 95, connecting the community to nearby Jacksonville and Saint Augustine.
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%
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 February 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.