The story of this market
The typical home in Orange Park, Florida sells for about $265,000, or $191 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 73 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,429 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+1%
FL · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Orange Park, Florida
The Orange Park housing market is currently balanced, with a median sale price of $265,000 and a moderate supply of inventory. Market activity is steady, driven by its appeal as a suburban residential area for the Jacksonville metro. While some data sources show slight price fluctuations, the overall trend remains stable for this established community.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Orange Park yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 2 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved down 1.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 81 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
28% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 13.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A major regional waterway providing extensive opportunities for boating, fishing, and scenic recreation.
A community-focused facility offering organized sports leagues and recreational fields for local youth.
The primary retail anchor for the city, featuring a wide range of national retailers and dining options.
Orange Park is well-suited for families and commuters looking for a suburban lifestyle with relatively affordable housing compared to the Jacksonville urban core. It also attracts investors seeking stable rental demand and retirees drawn to the established community atmosphere.
Public schools in Orange Park are served by the Clay County School District, which generally maintains a stable reputation within the region. Residents have access to a variety of public and private educational options, though specific school performance varies by campus.
The city is served by major highway corridors including U.S. Route 17, which facilitates commuting to Jacksonville. Public transit options are limited, making personal vehicle ownership the primary mode of transportation.
Orange Park offers a variety of local amenities including access to the St. Johns River for boating and fishing. The city maintains several parks and the Orange Park Athletic Association facilities, providing significant recreational space for families.
The rental market in Orange Park is characterized by steady demand, supported by its suburban location and proximity to Jacksonville. Vacancy rates remain relatively low, and the market includes a mix of single-family rentals and apartment complexes.
The local economy is largely driven by retail, healthcare, and services, with many residents commuting to the broader Jacksonville metropolitan area for employment. The city functions as a residential and commercial service hub for Clay County.
Orange Park benefits from its proximity to the Jacksonville employment core, serving as a suburban residential hub. Development momentum is characterized by infill projects and the maintenance of established commercial corridors like the Orange Park Mall area.
Development activity is primarily focused on the revitalization of existing commercial corridors and modest residential infill projects. There are no major large-scale infrastructure projects currently dominating the city's immediate planning horizon.
Parcels in Orange Park are subject to Clay County property taxes and the Clay County School District millage. There are no significant MUD or PID districts reported as primary tax drivers for the city.
The area is subject to standard Florida climate risks, including potential for tropical storms and localized flooding. Property insurance markets in the region have faced upward pressure on premiums due to statewide hazard exposure.
Property insurance in the area is influenced by Florida's statewide market conditions, with premiums reflecting regional wind and flood risk profiles. Market health is generally stable but sensitive to national reinsurance trends.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Florida) — Statewide Uniform Property Tax Lien Priority & Tax Deed Sale Enforcement: Unpaid real ad valorem and non-ad valorem taxes become a first-priority sovereign lien on January 1 of the tax year, superior to all mortgages and private liens. If unpaid by April 1 following the tax year, tax certificates are sold via competitive bidding under § 197.432. State (Florida) — Community Development District (CDD) Special Assessment & Financing Lien Mandate: Binds the parcel to non-ad valorem assessments levied directly by the CDD board to fund infrastructure bonds (capital assessments) and operations/maintenance (O&M assessments). State (Florida) — Florida Constitutional Homestead Exemption & Save Our Homes (SOH) Assessment Cap: Reduces taxable value by up to $50,000: base $25,000 exemption applies to all taxing authorities (including school districts); second $25,000 exemption applies to assessed value between $50,000 and $75,000 for non-school millage. State (Florida) — Florida Ad Valorem Real Property Assessment & Tax Mechanics: Parcels are assessed annually at 100% just value (market value) as of January 1 by county property appraisers. Tax formula: Tax Bill = (Taxable Value / 1,000) * Total Levied Millage Rate. Assessed Value = Just Value - Assessment Limitations.
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and Census Reporter.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.