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Fernandina Beach, FL vs Ocean Springs, MS

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- The median age of a home in Fernandina Beach is 13.5% younger than the median age of a home in Ocean Springs.
 Fernandina Beach, FLOcean Springs, MSUnited States
 Median Home Age37  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$234,500$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months26.2%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock55.0%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.146.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.8$11.0
 Homes Owned62.4%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock7.7%11.2%
 Homes Rented14.6%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Fernandina Beach, FLOcean Springs, MSUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,320$1,840
 Studio Apartment$960  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$880$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,310  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,340$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,140  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Fernandina Beach, FLOcean Springs, MSUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.9%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock2.8%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.1%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Fernandina Beach, FLOcean Springs, MSUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.5%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.7%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock5.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9995.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock26.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99926.5%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock12.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99913.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock2.5%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9997.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.7%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.5%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.4%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Fernandina Beach, FLOcean Springs, MSUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.7%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock15.0%13.6%
 2000 to 200917.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock11.2%13.6%
 1980 to 198921.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock23.5%14.8%
 1960 to 196911.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock7.3%10.0%
 1940 to 19495.9%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock5.2%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 Ocean Springs    16 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Ocean springs for 25 years now. I am a Yank by birth (Michigan), but a Mississippian by choice. I was a career military person and I was pretty upset  More

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Over 4 years ago

Any one buying a house in ocean springs should hire a licensed home inspector to make sure the house meets the current code. In parktown where I live they are making  More

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Run for the hills, Home owners insurance continues to rise and then you can't sell your house. The school superintendent retires with a fat retirement package and  More

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