Jacksonville metro, FL relocation guide
Moving to Atlantic Beach, FL
About Atlantic Beach
Atlantic Beach is a small oceanfront city in northeastern Duval County, part of the Jacksonville Beaches trio, with roughly 13,000 residents. It has a quieter, residential beach-town character than neighboring Jacksonville Beach, with a low-key oceanfront, the Beaches Town Center dining district shared with Neptune Beach, and easy access to Hannah Park and the Mayport ferry. Housing mixes older beach cottages, mid-century homes, and newer infill near the ocean.
Home prices in Atlantic Beach
The median listing price in Atlantic Beach is $749,000.
Top places in Atlantic Beach
- Atlantic Beach oceanfront (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Beaches Town Center
- Johansen Park
- Dutton Island Preserve
- Howell Park
- Adele Grage Cultural Center
- Mayport Ferry (St. Johns River Ferry)
- Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park
Commuting from Atlantic Beach
- Approximate drive to downtown Jacksonville: ~25–35 minutes via Atlantic Blvd (roughly 18 miles; approximate, traffic-dependent).
Schools in Atlantic Beach
Public schools: Duval County Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Atlantic Beach FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Atlantic Beach, FL?
The median listing price in Atlantic Beach is $749,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Atlantic Beach, FL?
Approximate drive to downtown Jacksonville: ~25–35 minutes via Atlantic Blvd (roughly 18 miles; approximate, traffic-dependent). - Which school district serves Atlantic Beach, FL?
Atlantic Beach is served by Duval County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.