Real Estate Investing in Clay County, Florida

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8 ZIP codes • Population: 227,060

Should you buy in Clay County, FL? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (75/100)

Solid choice β€” stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.5% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $321,588
Avg Monthly Rent $1,683
ZIP Codes 8

Investing in Clay County Real Estate

Clay County (FL) covers 8 ZIPs and 7 municipalities. decisively the fundamentals here skew distressed, and both rent and price trends have been subdued across most of the geography.

A 3.0 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. Clay County sits firmly in that category.

Clay County's population trends and income levels suggest a region where affordability is strained, constraining how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Property managers serving Clay County

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Avg Home Value
$321,588
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,683
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (FL)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Jacksonville, FL metro

4/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
67%
Days Pending
2/2
81 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Clay County

2 Colleges 423 Students
C
American Academy of Cosmetology
Vocational For-Profit Β· 96 students
F
Fortis College-Orange Park
2-Year For-Profit Β· 327 students

Cities in Clay County

ZIP Codes in Clay County, FL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clay County

Is, FL stronger than the typical FL market?

Relative to FL as a whole, ranks broadly in line with. The local 3.0/5 score summarizes the position.

How strong is the working-renter base in, FL?

Tenant quality in, FL ranks as solid. Landlords generally report steady occupancy at market rents of $1,683/mo.

What price range are homes in, FL?

In, FL the median home value sits at $322K. Against the broader FL market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

Is FL a landlord-friendly state?

FL law tenant-protective for landlords, and inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

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