Fleming Island is an unincorporated community of almost 30,000 residents in Clay County, Florida about 27 miles from Jacksonville. Despite its name, Fleming Island’s actually a peninsula that spans about 23 square miles, and it’s only reachable by bridge or boat. Locals here enjoy a relaxed lifestyle filled with parks, sunshine and ocean, but there’s also a convenient town center near U.S. Route 17.
Fleming Island is bordered by the beautiful St Johns River.
The Calm waters on Doctors Lake make it ideal for jet skiing.
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A thriving housing market with lots of options
Fleming Island features a wide variety of housing options, from mid-century ranch-style homes to multi-million Spanish-inspired waterfront estates. Mid-to-late-century single-story homes go for $300,000 to $400,000, while contemporary or newly renovated versions can reach prices up to $550,000. Common features include red brick exteriors, Craftsman-inspired trims and well-maintained front lawns dotted with trees; older homes may have lots that sprawl an acre or more. Multi-story Spanish Revival and Craftsman-style homes built over the last 20 years are common, starting around $500,000; some have swimming pools. Luxurious waterfront estates with views of the St. Johns River can go for a million or more.
New Contemporary homes are being built in the area.
Newer colonial homes can be found throughout the neighborhood
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Clay County Schools receive high marks
Fleming Island’s zoned for the Clay County School District, which serves over 38,000 students and earns an overall A-minus from Niche. Fleming Island High is the county’s top-rated public high school, and its students can choose from over 50 extracurriculars, including archery, film and pickleball, and take dual enrollment classes for college credit at St. Johns River State College.
At Thunderbolt Elementary students are encouraged to strive for excellence.
Fleming Island High School provides education in the neighborhood of
Fleming Island.
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Enjoying the fresh air on Fleming Island
Plenty of recreation can be found along U.S. Route 17. The 255-acre Moccasin Slough Park offers a playground, fitness equipment and paved walking trails, while nearby Pineapple Point sandbar on the St. Johns River is a local favorite for boating enthusiasts and beach bums. There’s also Black Creek Park, where locals can walk or bike the 8-mile paved trail through the wetlands full of wildlife; fishing enthusiasts can cast lines around this area for largemouth bass and bluegill. The 18-hole, semi-private course at the Eagle Harbor Golf Club has been around since 1993 and features rolling fairways lined with tall pine trees.
You can enjoy a picnic lunch at Black Creek Marina on the water's edge.
This is a lovely view of Doctors Lake at sunset.
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Shopping and dining in Fleming Island’s town center
Lots of commercial shopping is clustered along U.S. Route 17 and Town Center Boulevard; grab groceries at Walmart, Target or Publix, and nearby, find department stores, boutique shops and national chain restaurants. Junque in the Trunk features vintage furniture, and Checkered Past Vintage Market has a little bit of everything. Whitey’s Fish Camp has been a Fleming Island mainstay since 1963, with freshly caught seafood and community events like poker nights and each April, an annual rib cook-off.
Diners are enjoying lunch on the porch at Whiteys Fish Camp.
You can get your groceries on the way home at Fresh Market.
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Community events and the arts
Headline events are 27 miles away in Jacksonville, while locally, the Island Theater stages year-round musicals, and bar/restaurants like Corks and Barrels and Whitey’s Fish Camp host live music. Moviegoers can catch the latest films at the AMC Fleming Island 12, and the Fleming Island Saturday Market’s held on the first Saturday of every month.
Commuting from Fleming Island
Fleming Island’s only reachable by bridge or boat, so most residents here drive to get around town and commute to work. Jacksonville’s a 27-mile drive along State Road 17, which can take between 30 to 60 minutes during rush hour. Fleming Island doesn’t have much public transportation, but Clay Community Transportation’s shuttle system does service the area, and Jacksonville International Airport is about 35 miles away. Area hospitals include Baptist Medical Center Clay.
Crime and environmental safety in Fleming Island
Crime Grade gives Fleming Island an overall A-plus and reports 3.6 violent incidents and 4.56 property incidents per 1,000 residents; lower than the national averages of 3.8 and 19.5, respectively. Crime Grade’s map of Fleming Island shows that most crime incidents occur in the southern half of the city.
Like most other coastal communities in Florida, homes in Fleming Island may be at risk from hurricanes and extreme winds. Waterfront homes have a higher risk of flood damage, so homeowners here may want to consider protection plans and flood insurance. Due to the subtropical climate, most days here are humid and sunny year-round, with temperatures reaching the 90s.
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