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Lawtey, FL

Lawtey, FL.

Population: 4,655 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$239,719
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+5.8%
5-year appreciation
+27.0%
10-year appreciation
+111.6%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$240,858
House Price Index
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Rents

2-bedroom fair-market rent (HUD reference)
$1,230/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,570/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
hurricane, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
55.0 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve (48 mi)
Nearest airport
State Prison Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cecil Airport (VQQ) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
24
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+315 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Median annual property tax
$1,078
Mean commute to work
33 min
Households with broadband internet
45.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,745
Average weekly wage
$877
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
90

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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