Flagler County, Florida
Flagler County
Flagler County is part of the northeastern region of Florida, along with Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, and St John's counties. The largest industries in Flagler County include construction, educational services, health care/social services, and retail. Target industries include agriculture, aviation/aerospace, green technology, health sciences, high technology, and marine research.
Major private sector employers for Flagler County include Palm Coast Data, Florida Hospital Flagler, Publix Supermarkets, Hammock Beach Resort, Wal-Mart, and Sea Ray Boats. Top public sector employers are Flagler County School System, City of Palm Coast, Flagler County, and Flagler County Sheriff's Department. Cities and towns in Flagler County include Bunnell (county seat), Flagler Beach, Palm Coast, Marineland, and Beverly Beach.
Inhabited by around 100,000 people, Flagler County was the fastest-growing county in the US from 2000 to 2005.
The center of population is Palm Coast, a city that was incorporated in 1999 and is home to over 75,000. Since 1980, the population has grown by at least 100% each decade. The growing city boasts miles upon miles of waterfront property, including canals, the Intercoastal Waterway, and Atlantic Ocean.
Flagler County Florida Cities
There are 3 cities in Flagler County Florida. These are listed below. Click on a link for details.
Bunnell, Flagler Beach, Palm Coast,
Flagler County has a population of approximately 98,359 people. The population increased 2.8% from 2010 to 2012. This compared to a 2.7% increase for the State of Florida and a 1.7% increase for the country as a whole. Flagler County is 485.46 square miles and had a population density of 197.1 Persons per square mile in 2010. This compared to 350.6 for Florida and 87.4 for the country.
There are 49,068 housing units in Flagler County (a housing unit is defined by the US Census Bureau as a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room that is occupied as separate living quarters.) Flagler County has a 81.2% homeownership rate compared to Florida's rate of 69.0%. Flagler County's medium household income in 2011 was $48,708, which is higher than the medium income for Florida as a whole: $47,827.
| Region | Population 2012 | Economic Activity 2007 (Millions) | Population Growth 2010 to 2012 | Median Household Income 2011 | Housing Units | Median Price 2007 to 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 313,914,040 | $14,025,202 | 1.7% | $52,762 | 132,312,404 | $186,200 |
| Florida | 19,317,568 | $630,738 | 2.7% | $47,827 | 9,026,965 | $188,600 |
| Flagler County | 98,359 | $1,035 | 2.8% | $48,708 | 49,068 | $201,300 |
13.3% of the population in Flagler County lives below the poverty line, compared to 14.7% in Florida and 14.3% nationwide. Additional Information:
- Flagler County Census Data
- University of Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research - Flagler County
Flagler County Economic Activity
The U.S. Bureau of the Census, Economic , 2007 calculated the total value manufacturing, merchant wholesaler, retail sales and food service sales in Flagler County. The Census measured activity of large and medium-sized firms during calendar year 2007. It does not include every aspect of the economy but can be used as a measure of economic activity.
At $1,035 million, Flagler County's economic activity represents 0.16% of the Florida economy.
| Activity | Value (Millions) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturers shipments | $236 | 22.8% |
| Merchant wholesaler sales | $0 | 0.0% |
| Retail sales | $684 | 66.1% |
| Accommodation and food services sales | $115 | 11.1% |
| Total | $1,035 | 100% |
Flagler County Regional Comparisons
Flagler County is located in Northeastern Florida. This region is responsible for 8.7% of Florida's economic activity. Flagler County represents 1.9% of the region's economy.
| Region | Population 2012 | Economic Activity 2007 (Millions) | Population Growth 2010 to 2012 | Median Household Income 2011 | Housing Units | Median Price 2007 to 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker County | 27,086 | $200 | -0.1% | $47,041 | 9,782 | $142,600 |
| Clay County | 194,345 | $2,614 | 1.8% | $59,994 | 76,175 | $178,900 |
| Duval County | 879,602 | $43,464 | 1.8% | $49,964 | 389,434 | $170,300 |
| Nassau County | 74,629 | $1,614 | 1.8% | $58,933 | 35,286 | $202,300 |
| Putnam County | 73,263 | $1,703 | -1.5% | $34,174 | 37,406 | $105,300 |
| St. Johns County | 202,188 | $3,952 | 6.4% | $64,153 | 91,348 | $279,700 |
| Flagler County | 98,359 | $1,035 | 2.8% | $48,708 | 49,068 | $201,300 |
| Total | 1,549,472 | $54,582 | 1.9% | $51,852 | 688,499 | $182,914 |
Flagler Real Estate
There are 16,543 properties in Flagler County. The following table shows a summary of them based on 2013 sales data.
| Usage Type | Property Count | % | Sales Count | Median Price | Median Price/Ft | Sales From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Property | 0 | 0.00 | 1 | $395,000 | $205 | January 1st, 2013 | January 1st, 2013 |
| Residential | 15,276 | 92.34 | 5 | $140,000 | $236 | April 1st, 2013 | August 1st, 2013 |
| Residential Property | 0 | 0.00 | 6 | $143,250 | $208 | January 1st, 2013 | August 1st, 2013 |
Commercial Real Estate in Flagler County, Florida
0( .00%) of the properties in Flagler County are classified as Commercial. 1 of them sold between January 1st, 2013 and January 1st, 2013. The total value of these sales was $395,000. The median sales price was $395,000. In 2013 the median sales price for Commercial Property in Flagler County was $205 per sq ft.
Residential Real Estate in Flagler County, Florida
15,276( 92.34%) of the properties in Flagler County are classified as Residential. 5 of them sold between April 1st, 2013 and August 1st, 2013. The total value of these sales was $647,600. The median sales price was $140,000. In 2013 the median sales price for Residential in Flagler County was $236 per sq ft.
Residential Real Estate in Flagler County, Florida
0( .00%) of the properties in Flagler County are classified as Residential. 6 of them sold between January 1st, 2013 and August 1st, 2013. The total value of these sales was $1,422,600. The median sales price was $143,250. In 2013 the median sales price for Residential Property in Flagler County was $208 per sq ft.
Additional Details:
Flagler Market Data
| Property Usage | Property Count | Total Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural | 334 | 387,649 |
| Government Property | 566 | 3,260,729 |
| Health Care | 1 | 33,420 |
| Hotel & Motel | 409 | 634,845 |
| Industrial | 138 | 3,029,902 |
| Land | 21,991 | 382,163 |
| Miscellaneous Property | 42 | 69,925 |
| Mobile/Manufactured | 1,493 | 2,096,681 |
| Multifamily | 941 | 3,646,397 |
| Office | 759 | 1,954,024 |
| Residential | 43,368 | 92,648,753 |
| Retail | 372 | 5,267,956 |
| Senior Housing | 58 | 538,900 |
| Special Purpose | 88 | 1,067,692 |
| Sports & Entertaining | 29 | 452,780 |