The Town FilesYulee, Florida
Community in Nassau County · population 14,195 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $302,500
- Household income
- $85,247
- Jan low / Jul high
- 45° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 38.1
Yulee is a community of 14,195 people in Nassau County, Florida. The median home is worth $302,500, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for families than 88% of Florida towns.
How Yulee 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 Yulee is worth $302,500, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $85,247, which is more affordable than 82% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,754 a month. 78.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Yulee | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $302,500 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,754 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $85,247 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 78.9% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 2004 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Yulee
| People | Yulee | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.1 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.8% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.0% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.4% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 12.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.8% | — |
| Work from home | 7.4% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 26.3 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.8% | 92.4% |
Weather in Yulee
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 45.4°F. About 49.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 45 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 5 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Yulee since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 7, 2021 about 6.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 3, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 24, 2000.
Severe weather in Nassau County since 1996
Nassau County has been included in 40 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
Jobs and pay in Nassau County
Nassau County had 27,451 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,807 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Yulee itself the ACS puts it at 2.7%.
Public schools in Yulee
5 public schools with 5,047 students, about 16.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| YULEE HIGH SCHOOL | 4-12 | 1,431 | 18.3 |
| YULEE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,215 | 18.1 |
| WILDLIGHT ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 1,164 | 16.6 |
| YULEE PRIMARY SCHOOL | PK-2 | 638 | 13.9 |
| YULEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 3-5 | 599 | 15.4 |
Towns near Yulee
- Fernandina Beach, FL7.3 mi · 13,052 people · home $555,400
- St. Marys, GA8.4 mi · 18,256 people · home $312,300
- Nassau Village-Ratliff, FL16.6 mi · 5,561 people · home $253,000
- Kingsland, GA19.6 mi · 18,337 people · home $251,400
- Hilliard, FL21.2 mi · 2,967 people · home $239,500
- Jacksonville, FL21.3 mi · 949,611 people · home $293,700
- Atlantic Beach, FL22.9 mi · 13,513 people · home $630,200
- Neptune Beach, FL24.7 mi · 7,217 people · home $670,900
Yulee questions
Is Yulee, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Yulee scores better for retirees than 43% of Florida towns and quieter than 61%. 17.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.1).
How much does a house cost in Yulee?
The median owner-occupied home in Yulee is valued at $302,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,247, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,754 a month.
What is the weather like in Yulee?
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 45.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Yulee get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Yulee since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on July 7, 2021. 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)