Master-planned communities reach a new height with Nocatee, Florida. Started more than 20 years ago, the community is now home to over 20,000 residents living in unique subdivisions centered around a thriving town center. Nocatee sits just 10 miles from the beach and about 20 miles from St. Augustine and Jacksonville, so access to local attractions and amenities is convenient. Above its contemporary homes and accessible location, the family-friendly lifestyle is the biggest draw, says 30-year Realtor Robert Rose with Watson Realty Corporation. “The whole community is really focused on the family. The school system is excellent. There are so many kid-friendly amenities, like a splash park and water park, and for adults, we have farmers markets, live music and happy hours. All the events are family-oriented too—it’s a very welcoming, community-centric place,” says Rose.
Beautifully planned communities are found all throughout Nocatee.
Fresh fruits and vegetables are plentiful at the Nocatee Farmers Market.
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A mix of tech, healthcare, education and retail
Close to Jacksonville, major city employers offer jobs in industry sectors like finance, information technology, medical technology, aviation and aerospace. Other major employment sectors that Nocatee residents work in include healthcare, education and retail.
Medical companies like Treace Medical Concepts have business in Nocatee.
There is lots of retail available in the Nocatee for your convenience.
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Uniquely designed subdivisions in Nocatee
After breaking ground in 2005, the Nocatee community quickly sprouted up in coastal-style contemporary subdivisions, winding around the area’s tall pine flats and grassy marshes. The subdivisions range between million-dollar estates, traditional two-story homes and compact bungalows. “Each neighborhood has its own identity,” says Rose. “They have unique designs and have their own pool and play areas. So, if you don’t want to go to the big pool, you can go to one at home.” The median sale price in Nocatee is $760,000, about $300,000 higher than the national number.
Beautiful coastal homes are in high demand and are well-maintained.
Many subdivisions have their private parks for family and pets alike.
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Students attend the third-best district in Florida
The highly rated St. Johns County School District serves Nocatee students, and Niche rates the district an overall A-minus. Niche also ranks the district as the third best in Florida and the first best in the Jacksonville area. In 2025, the district ranked first in the state for end-of-course exams for Algebra 1, Biology, Civics and US History.
Palm Valley Academy offers easy student pickup for parents.
Ponte Vedra High School is a highly rated school in St Johns County.
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Gathering, water parks and trails in the heart of Nocatee
The 75-acre Community Park is the heart of Nocatee life. The park has nature trails shaded with towering palms and pine trees that wind throughout wooded areas and meet up with different subdivisions. The green space also features sports courts and a dog park. It connects to Nocatee Station Field, which hosts local farmers, food vendors and artisans at the Nocatee Farmers Market. Other outdoor amenities, including Nocatee Spray Park and the Nocatee Splash Water Park, are especially popular with families.
In addition to the community offerings, Nocatee has other mini parks within subdivisions and is close to local nature preserves. “There’s a fishing pond stocked yearly, and sometimes folks run on the trail around it," says Rose. "It’s also popular to kayak on the Intracoastal Waterway.” Nearby Guana River Preserve’s North Beach and Mickler Beach are low-key options for finding shells or having picnics, while Jacksonville Beach offers nightlife and a popular boardwalk.
Nocatee has all the amenities needed for family fun year round.
Deck the Chairs Christmas Eve Concert in Jacksonville Beach offers festive music and lights.
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Dining and retail off Crosswater Parkway
Along Crosswater Parkway, the town center has grocery stores, restaurants, gyms, and small businesses, making the community almost self-sufficient, so residents don’t have to travel far for much. For more retail, there are shopping malls and big box stores about 14 miles north in Jacksonville’s southside region.
The community hosts events throughout the month for its residents, either at Nocatee Field or the Nocatee Room. Residents attend stand-up open mics, food truck Fridays, seasonal festivals and dog-friendly “Yappy Hours” to get out and connect with neighbors.
Crosswater Parkway takes you through the heart of Nocatee, with retail shopping, parks, and recreation. are all close by.
There are plenty of places to eat, and many have outside dining due to the beautiful weather.
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Commute to Jacksonville via Nocatee Parkway
Nocatee Parkway is the community’s main thoroughfare, connecting east to the beaches and west into Jacksonville. It is also close to Highway 1 and Interstate 95. While there isn’t traditional public transportation here, on-demand transit services like St. Johns Express Select and the Moovit app are available for residents. The closest hospital is Baptist Medical Center South, 9 miles away. The community is 38 miles from the Jacksonville International Airport.
Nocatee Parkway runs east and west, so you can go into Jacksonville , or head to the beach.
Baptist Health South is a local hospital that is about nine miles away for your healthcare needs.
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Weather and Crime in Nocatee
Nocatee is close to the Florida coast, featuring long, hot and stormy summers and short, mild winters. Temperatures typically don’t fall below freezing, and snow is very rare. The area is at risk of being impacted by hurricanes, but most subdivisions are not in significant flood zones.
Recent crime data for Nocatee is not readily available.
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