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Rotonda, FL vs Fernandina Beach, FL

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- Household income in Fernandina Beach, is 46% more than it is in Rotonda and is 14% above the National Average.
- Rotonda unemployment rate is 5.0%.
- Fernandina Beach unemployment rate is 4.0%.
 Rotonda, FLFernandina Beach, FLUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock2.7%1.6%
 Future Job Growth38.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes7.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock0.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$40,364  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$80,260$69,021
 Family Median Income$75,634  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Rotonda, FLFernandina Beach, FLUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock7.4%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K8.7%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock6.5%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K8.2%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock5.8%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K11.8%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock7.5%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K18.7%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock19.5%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K7.2%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock10.0%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Rotonda, FLFernandina Beach, FLUnited States
 Management, business, finance16.9%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock3.6%6.5%
 Community, social services2.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.5%1.2%
 Education, library5.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock3.5%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology6.1%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock3.4%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.2%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock9.4%5.4%
 Building maintenance4.5%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock0.5%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support28.7%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair5.8%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock9.6%13.1%
Reviews for Rotonda    3 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Am a foreigner. I found that the lots in Cape Haze are very affordable. I would like to invest. Could someone kindly recommend to me a reliable real estate agent ? Thank  More

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Cape Haze, South Gulf cove and Rotonda. lots for $2000-$5000 or new homes for $140,000. Boca Grande and Palm island minutes away. Sarasota and manasota key short drive.  More

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Over 13 years ago

If beautiful beaches and relax atmosphere are your choice then you should consider East Englewood,Rotonda,or Cape Haze areas. They are skip from Boca Grande,manasota key  More

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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 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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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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