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Mary Esther, FL vs Fernandina Beach, FL

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- The median age of a home in Mary Esther is 19.6% older than the median age of a home in Fernandina Beach.
 Mary Esther, FLFernandina Beach, FLUnited States
 Median Home Age46  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$556,300$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months20.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock84.3%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.133.7%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.9$11.0
 Homes Owned65.0%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock22.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented22.1%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Mary Esther, FLFernandina Beach, FLUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,670$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,010  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,110$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,260  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,690$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,140  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Mary Esther, FLFernandina Beach, FLUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.3%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.1%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock19.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other5.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Mary Esther, FLFernandina Beach, FLUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99917.9%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock5.2%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99925.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock20.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9994.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock17.6%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock2.6%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Mary Esther, FLFernandina Beach, FLUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock17.2%13.6%
 2000 to 20091.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock11.1%13.6%
 1980 to 198921.9%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock12.4%14.8%
 1960 to 19695.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock9.2%10.0%
 1940 to 19491.1%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock8.1%12.2%
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Reviews for Mary Esther    2 Reviews
Eddie · Mary Esther, FL
Mary Esther, FL
Over 18 years ago

Nice place to live. Close to the Gulf of Mexico. Only problem is Highway 98. It's way too congested during certain  More

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Karen · Mary Esther, FL
Mary Esther, Florida
Over 19 years ago

Mary Esther is located right outside the main entrance to Hurlburt Field. It is centered approximately 4 miles from Fort Walton Beach to the East, and 4 miles from  More

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Reviews for Fernandina Beach    8 Reviews
frank · Fernandina Beach, FL
THE SECRET ISLAND OF FLORIDA
Over 5 years ago

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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frank · Fernandina Beach, FL
Paradise in Florida
Over 6 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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jack · Fernandina Beach, FL
good place
Over 12 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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