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Fernandina Beach, FL vs New Smyrna Beach, FL

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- The median age of a home in Fernandina Beach is 8.1% older than the median age of a home in New Smyrna Beach.
 Fernandina Beach, FLNew Smyrna Beach, FLUnited States
 Median Home Age37  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$446,300$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months26.2%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock79.3%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.146.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$9.0$11.0
 Homes Owned62.4%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock30.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented14.6%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Fernandina Beach, FLNew Smyrna Beach, FLUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,900$1,840
 Studio Apartment$960  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,190$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,310  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,930$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,140  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Fernandina Beach, FLNew Smyrna Beach, FLUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.1%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.9%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.9%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock22.9%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.1%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Fernandina Beach, FLNew Smyrna Beach, FLUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.9%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.9%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9995.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock13.2%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99926.5%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock16.9%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99913.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock9.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9997.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock1.8%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.5%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock1.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Fernandina Beach, FLNew Smyrna Beach, FLUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.7%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock20.9%13.6%
 2000 to 200917.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock12.0%13.6%
 1980 to 198921.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock15.7%14.8%
 1960 to 196911.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock10.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19495.9%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock3.9%12.2%
Reviews for Fernandina Beach    8 Reviews

We traveled the entire east and west coasts of Florida and the entire east coast of Georgia. We LOVED St. Marys GA. but decided on Amelia Island... Mainly because AI has  More

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Over 5 years ago

There is no place in Florida like Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach. The beach is beautiful.. But, best of all are the people. Real Southern hospitality... Southern charm  More

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Over 11 years ago

Came back to Fernandina after a long hiatus. Fernandina has always been a magical place, but many things are getting better. The restaurant scene has improved  More

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Reviews for New Smyrna Beach    7 Reviews

I am originally from CT. I moved to Estero ( near Naples, FL) in 2002. It was nice but there was barely any cool weather in the Winter. I was 40 when I moved there and  More

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Over 15 years ago

Houses are more here because of the coastline (beechside very expensive). Inlanf Florida offers better deals and lower  More

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Over 16 years ago

My wife and i are relocating the the east central coast of Florida very soon, most likely somewhere between Port Orange and Vero Beach. I just find it incredible that  More

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