The Town FilesMacclenny, Florida
City in Baker County · population 7,304 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $261,800
- Household income
- $73,942
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 36.3
Macclenny is a city of 7,304 people in Baker County, Florida. The median home is worth $261,800, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for families than 76% of Florida towns, better for young professionals than 75% of Florida towns.
How Macclenny 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 Macclenny is worth $261,800, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $73,942, which is more affordable than 82% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,384 a month. 76.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Macclenny | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $261,800 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,384 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $73,942 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 76.5% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Macclenny
| People | Macclenny | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.3% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 22.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.9% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.5% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.6% | — |
| Work from home | 9.5% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 26.5 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.3% | 92.4% |
Weather in Macclenny
July highs average 92.8°F and January lows 40.0°F. About 53.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 81 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 28 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Macclenny since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 12, 1974 about 0.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on February 26, 2008.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on February 16, 1998.
Severe weather in Baker County since 1996
Baker County has been included in 40 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3655: Hurricane Isaias |
| 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 Baker County
Baker County had 7,548 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,619 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Macclenny itself the ACS puts it at 7.1%.
Public schools in Macclenny
5 public schools with 2,864 students, about 16.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAKER COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 1,094 | 16.1 |
| LEGACY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 1-5 | 667 | 17.6 |
| MACCLENNY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 1-5 | 573 | 15.9 |
| PREK/KINDERGARTEN CENTER | PK-K | 530 | 17.1 |
| J FRANKLYN KELLER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | 4-5 | — | — |
Towns near Macclenny
- Oakleaf Plantation, FL18.8 mi · 31,034 people · home $351,200
- Middleburg, FL20.8 mi · 12,881 people · home $254,600
- Starke, FL23.0 mi · 5,796 people · home $214,300
- Lakeside, FL23.5 mi · 31,275 people · home $273,900
- Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, FL24.4 mi · 14,482 people · home $224,900
- Nassau Village-Ratliff, FL24.7 mi · 5,561 people · home $253,000
- Asbury Lake, FL25.8 mi · 11,036 people · home $329,600
- Orange Park, FL26.3 mi · 9,089 people · home $313,100
Macclenny questions
Is Macclenny, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Macclenny scores better for retirees than 29% of Florida towns and quieter than 52%. 16.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.3).
How much does a house cost in Macclenny?
The median owner-occupied home in Macclenny is valued at $261,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,942, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,384 a month.
What is the weather like in Macclenny?
July highs average 92.8°F and January lows 40.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Macclenny get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Macclenny since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 12, 1974. 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)