The Town FilesPalm Valley, Florida
Community in St. Johns County · population 21,827 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $690,800
- Household income
- $116,625
- Jan low / Jul high
- 49° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 51.2
Palm Valley is a community of 21,827 people in St. Johns County, Florida. The median home is worth $690,800, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks more upscale than 95% of Florida towns, better for young professionals than 89% of Florida towns, better for cycling than 89% of Florida towns.
How Palm Valley 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 Palm Valley is worth $690,800, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.9 times the median household income of $116,625, which is more affordable than 18% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,856 a month. 81.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Palm Valley | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $690,800 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,856 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $116,625 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.9× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 81.4% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.2% | — |
Who lives in Palm Valley
| People | Palm Valley | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.2 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.0% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 18.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 71.0% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.2% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 5.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.8% | — |
| Work from home | 24.9% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 24.1 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.6% | 92.4% |
Weather in Palm Valley
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 49.3°F. About 52.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 36 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 4 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Palm Valley since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on December 24, 2020 about 8.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 3, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 31, 2017.
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 Palm Valley itself the ACS puts it at 1.2%.
Public schools in Palm Valley
1 public school with 1,043 students, about 15.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| PONTE VEDRA PALM VALLEY- RAWLINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 1,043 | 15.1 |
Towns near Palm Valley
- Sawgrass, FL1.3 mi · 5,385 people · home $888,500
- Jacksonville Beach, FL5.0 mi · 23,830 people · home $575,800
- Neptune Beach, FL7.7 mi · 7,217 people · home $670,900
- Nocatee, FL8.1 mi · 22,503 people · home $648,800
- Atlantic Beach, FL9.6 mi · 13,513 people · home $630,200
- Fruit Cove, FL15.5 mi · 32,143 people · home $484,000
- World Golf Village, FL17.1 mi · 22,117 people · home $477,000
- Jacksonville, FL18.7 mi · 949,611 people · home $293,700
Palm Valley questions
Is Palm Valley, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Palm Valley scores better for retirees than 88% of Florida towns and quieter than 64%. 27.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.2).
How much does a house cost in Palm Valley?
The median owner-occupied home in Palm Valley is valued at $690,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $116,625, so homes cost about 5.9 times income. Median rent is $1,856 a month.
What is the weather like in Palm Valley?
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 49.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Palm Valley get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Palm Valley since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on December 24, 2020. 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)