Jacksonville metro, FL relocation guide
Moving to Fruit Cove, FL
About Fruit Cove
Fruit Cove is a census-designated place in northwest St. Johns County along the St. Johns River and Julington Creek, with roughly 32,000 residents at the 2020 census. Named for its citrus-grove past, it is now a heavily wooded suburb of large subdivisions, riverfront homes. Julington Creek and the Julington-Durbin Creek Preserve give it a strong outdoor identity for a bedroom community.
Home prices in Fruit Cove
The median listing price in Fruit Cove is $567,500.
Top places in Fruit Cove
- Julington Creek (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Julington-Durbin Creek Preserve (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Fruit Cove community park (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Alpine Groves Park
- St. Johns River waterfront.
- Julington Creek Plantation golf and amenities (adjacent).
- Local SR 13 river-road corridor.
Commuting from Fruit Cove
- Approximate drive to downtown Jacksonville: ~30–40 minutes via SR 13 / I-295 (roughly 22 miles; approximate, traffic-dependent).
Schools in Fruit Cove
Public schools: St. Johns 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.
Fruit Cove FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Fruit Cove, FL?
The median listing price in Fruit Cove is $567,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Fruit Cove, FL?
Approximate drive to downtown Jacksonville: ~30–40 minutes via SR 13 / I-295 (roughly 22 miles; approximate, traffic-dependent). - Which school district serves Fruit Cove, FL?
Fruit Cove is served by St. Johns County School District. 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.