The Town FilesFruit Cove, Florida
Community in St. Johns County · population 32,143 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $484,000
- Household income
- $141,863
- Jan low / Jul high
- 47° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 41.3
Fruit Cove is a community of 32,143 people in St. Johns County, Florida. The median home is worth $484,000, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for families than 99% of Florida towns, more of a college town than 97% of Florida towns, more upscale than 96% of Florida towns.
How Fruit Cove ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fruit Cove is worth $484,000, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $141,863, which is more affordable than 85% of Florida towns. Median rent is $2,336 a month. 87.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fruit Cove | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $484,000 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $2,336 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $141,863 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 87.4% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.9% | — |
Who lives in Fruit Cove
| People | Fruit Cove | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.9% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 26.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.8% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.7% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 12.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.0% | — |
| Work from home | 28.7% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 29.8 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.5% | 92.4% |
Weather in Fruit Cove
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 47.2°F. About 47.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 97 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 4 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fruit Cove since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 29, 2001 about 5.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 29, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 3, 1999.
Severe weather in St. Johns County since 1996
St. Johns County has been included in 34 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4734: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in St. Johns County
St. Johns County had 98,819 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,008 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Fruit Cove itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in Fruit Cove
10 public schools with 14,250 students, about 18.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CREEKSIDE HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,554 | 22.6 |
| BARTRAM TRAIL HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,146 | 21.2 |
| FREEDOM CROSSING ACADEMY | K-8 | 1,955 | 17.0 |
| SWITZERLAND POINT MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,513 | 19.4 |
| TIMBERLIN CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 1,345 | 16.4 |
| FRUIT COVE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,212 | 19.5 |
| DURBIN CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 1,020 | 15.9 |
| JULINGTON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 978 | 15.8 |
| HICKORY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 805 | 14.9 |
| CUNNINGHAM CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 722 | 14.7 |
Towns near Fruit Cove
- Fleming Island, FL5.4 mi · 29,142 people · home $422,400
- Orange Park, FL7.2 mi · 9,089 people · home $313,100
- Green Cove Springs, FL8.5 mi · 9,786 people · home $371,000
- Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, FL8.8 mi · 14,482 people · home $224,900
- Lakeside, FL9.3 mi · 31,275 people · home $273,900
- Asbury Lake, FL10.5 mi · 11,036 people · home $329,600
- World Golf Village, FL11.9 mi · 22,117 people · home $477,000
- Nocatee, FL12.6 mi · 22,503 people · home $648,800
Fruit Cove questions
Is Fruit Cove, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fruit Cove scores better for retirees than 56% of Florida towns and quieter than 32%. 13.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.3).
How much does a house cost in Fruit Cove?
The median owner-occupied home in Fruit Cove is valued at $484,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $141,863, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $2,336 a month.
What is the weather like in Fruit Cove?
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 47.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Fruit Cove get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fruit Cove since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 29, 2001. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)