Population 20,004 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Palm Valley
Household size in Palm Valley
| Period | Palm Valley | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.63 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.68 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.66 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.27 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.19 | −0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Palm Valley are small: just 2.27 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.46 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Palm Valley
| Period | Palm Valley | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.5 | 37.4 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.1 | 38.8 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.3 | 39.5 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.4 | 40.4 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +3.1 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 49.4, Palm Valley is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 46.5 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Palm Valley
| Period | Palm Valley | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 12.2% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 11.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Palm Valley: 5.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Palm Valley has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Florida cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Palm Valley
Renters in Palm Valley
| Period | Palm Valley | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.6% | 31.8% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.1% | 34.2% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.6% | 35.5% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Palm Valley is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About four in ten owners (39.0%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has fallen 6.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Palm Valley
| Period | Palm Valley | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 13.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 13.8% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 11.8% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 9.4% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Palm Valley is close to the national rate: 10.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 4.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Palm Valley
| Period | Palm Valley | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1992 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Palm Valley is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1993, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The Jacksonville area as a whole looks much the same. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Palm Valley
| Period | Palm Valley | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,530 | $1,041 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,421 | $1,106 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,893 | $1,251 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,360 | $1,750 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$831 | +$709 | +$724 | +$606 |
Rent in Palm Valley runs $2,360 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $831 a month from 2006–10, a 54% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 37 have higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Palm Valley
Bachelor's degrees in Palm Valley
| Period | Palm Valley | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.1% | 26.9% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 54.7% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.8% | 31.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 70.8% | 36.7% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.7 pts | +9.8 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Palm Valley is highly educated: about seven in ten adults 25 and older (70.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 14.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only five of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Palm Valley
| Period | Palm Valley | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.0% | 88.5% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.8% | 89.6% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.1% | 90.9% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.2% | 92.2% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +3.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Palm Valley: 98.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.2 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only eight have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Palm Valley
| Period | Palm Valley | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 8.2% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 10.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.2% | 4.2% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Palm Valley has been low: just 1.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only five of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.8 points, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Palm Valley compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Valley | 2.27 | 49.4 | 5.4% | 18.9% | 10.2% | 1993 | $2,360 | 70.8% | 98.2% | 1.2% |
| Jacksonville Beach | 2.31 | 45.3 | 8.9% | 31.5% | 14.6% | 1984 | $2,036 | 55.9% | 95.8% | 2.3% |
| Ponte Vedra Beach | 2.46 | 52.2 | 5.1% | 14.6% | 24.1% | 1995 | $2,612 | 61.0% | 97.2% | 3.8% |
| Ponte Vedra | 2.74 | 43.1 | 6.1% | 19.0% | 4.8% | 2015 | $3,115 | 71.8% | 98.1% | 3.4% |
| Neptune Beach | 2.25 | 43.1 | 4.2% | 26.9% | 11.2% | 1972 | $1,683 | 60.3% | 96.3% | 2.3% |
| Atlantic Beach | 2.41 | 40.7 | 8.0% | 42.1% | 10.5% | 1983 | $1,902 | 40.8% | 94.3% | 5.8% |
| Fruit Cove | 3.04 | 42.1 | 8.4% | 12.2% | 6.5% | 2002 | $2,543 | 55.3% | 97.6% | 2.8% |
| Jacksonville area | 2.58 | 40.4 | 11.7% | 33.5% | 9.4% | 1992 | $1,750 | 36.7% | 92.2% | 4.2% |
| Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace | 2.42 | 39.1 | 16.6% | 55.0% | 6.0% | 1978 | $1,551 | 16.2% | 89.3% | 1.4% |
| Orange Park | 2.72 | 43.0 | 11.8% | 33.8% | 5.0% | 1985 | $1,548 | 28.7% | 91.8% | 6.8% |
| Lakeside | 2.65 | 41.2 | 13.5% | 31.0% | 5.6% | 1985 | $1,603 | 22.4% | 92.9% | 6.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Palm Valley. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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