The Town FilesGreen Cove Springs, Florida
City in Clay County · population 9,786 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $371,000
- Household income
- $75,142
- Jan low / Jul high
- 47° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 37.3
Green Cove Springs is a city of 9,786 people in Clay County, Florida. The median home is worth $371,000, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for cycling than 94% of Florida towns, better for families than 75% of Florida towns.
How Green Cove Springs 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 Green Cove Springs is worth $371,000, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.9 times the median household income of $75,142, which is more affordable than 41% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,114 a month. 65.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Green Cove Springs | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $371,000 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,114 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $75,142 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.9× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 65.0% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1998 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in Green Cove Springs
| People | Green Cove Springs | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.3 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.4% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 21.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.3% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.7% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 14.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.9% | — |
| Work from home | 13.7% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 28.8 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.4% | 92.4% |
Weather in Green Cove Springs
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
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Green Cove Springs since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on February 7, 1971 about 9.8 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 22 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 17, 2022.
Severe weather in Clay County since 1996
Clay County has been included in 39 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 22, 2026 | Fire | FM-5631: Railroad Complex Fire |
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Clay County
Clay County had 57,413 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,688 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Green Cove Springs itself the ACS puts it at 6.4%.
Public schools in Green Cove Springs
11 public schools with 6,575 students, about 17.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAY HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,706 | 20.8 |
| LAKE ASBURY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 7-8 | 994 | 15.3 |
| LAKE ASBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 849 | 12.7 |
| GREEN COVE SPRINGS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 7-8 | 792 | 18.4 |
| SHADOWLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 716 | 13.5 |
| SPRING PARK ELEMENTARY | PK-6 | 677 | — |
| CHARLES E. BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 574 | 13.0 |
| R. C. BANNERMAN LEARNING CENTER | 6-12 | 213 | 8.9 |
| AMIKIDS CLAY COUNTY | 6-12 | 43 | — |
| CONTRACTED RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | PK-12 | 11 | 5.5 |
| HOSPITAL HOMEBOUND HOMEBASED PROGRAMS | PK-12 | — | — |
Towns near Green Cove Springs
- Asbury Lake, FL7.7 mi · 11,036 people · home $329,600
- Fleming Island, FL8.1 mi · 29,142 people · home $422,400
- Fruit Cove, FL8.5 mi · 32,143 people · home $484,000
- World Golf Village, FL11.5 mi · 22,117 people · home $477,000
- Lakeside, FL11.7 mi · 31,275 people · home $273,900
- Orange Park, FL12.9 mi · 9,089 people · home $313,100
- Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, FL13.8 mi · 14,482 people · home $224,900
- Middleburg, FL13.9 mi · 12,881 people · home $254,600
Green Cove Springs questions
Is Green Cove Springs, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Green Cove Springs scores better for retirees than 48% of Florida towns and quieter than 47%. 17.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.3).
How much does a house cost in Green Cove Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Green Cove Springs is valued at $371,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,142, so homes cost about 4.9 times income. Median rent is $1,114 a month.
What is the weather like in Green Cove Springs?
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 Green Cove Springs get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Green Cove Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on February 7, 1971. 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)