Moving to Fernandina Beach, FL

About Fernandina Beach

Fernandina Beach is the county seat of Nassau County and the main city on Amelia Island, with roughly 13,000 residents. It pairs a 50-block Victorian historic downtown on Centre Street — home to Florida's oldest bar, the Palace Saloon — with 13 miles of Atlantic beaches, the shrimping heritage of its working waterfront, and Fort Clinch State Park. It is the priciest and most tourism-driven town in the Jacksonville metro's north end.

Home prices in Fernandina Beach

The median listing price in Fernandina Beach is $665,000.

Top places in Fernandina Beach

• Centre Street historic downtown
• Palace Saloon
• Fort Clinch State Park
• Main Beach Park
• Amelia Island beaches (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Fernandina's working waterfront and shrimp docks (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Egan's Creek Greenway
• Florida Marine Welcome Center on the Amelia River (shown in the Commons photo below).

Commuting from Fernandina Beach

• Approximate drive to downtown Jacksonville: ~40–50 minutes via A1A / Heckscher Dr (roughly 36 miles; approximate, traffic-dependent).

Schools in Fernandina Beach

Public schools: Nassau County School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Fernandina Beach FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Fernandina Beach, FL?
  The median listing price in Fernandina Beach is $665,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026
• How is the commute from Fernandina Beach, FL?
  Approximate drive to downtown Jacksonville: ~40–50 minutes via A1A / Heckscher Dr (roughly 36 miles; approximate, traffic-dependent).
• Which school district serves Fernandina Beach, FL?
  Fernandina Beach is served by Nassau County School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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