Flagler County abounds with opportunity and a low cost of living.
Flagler County
Where the Vibes Are Right
Just a ripple away from St. Augustine, you can ride the tide at the lowest corner of Northeast Florida. Palm Coast anchors the area with over 110,000 residents and abundant cultural and recreational opportunities, while the city of Bunnell, the county seat, offers some of Florida’s lowest housing costs with median prices around $250K (opens in new window) — 38% lower than Orlando and 48% lower than Daytona Beach (opens in new window).
This coastal community delivers stunning ocean views and one of Florida’s top 20 public school districts (opens in new window). AdventHealth Palm Coast — an America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award recipient (opens in new window) — leads healthcare and rapidly expanding health services jobs as the county’s largest private employer (opens in new window).
Ready to decompress? There’s plenty of things to do in Flagler County. Drift through 45+ parks (opens in new window) such as Washington Oaks Gardens State Park (opens in new window) and Bulow Creek State Park (opens in new window), or bike 125 miles of shaded trails (opens in new window) beneath historic oaks and towering pines. Lounge on 20 miles of uncrowded Atlantic Ocean shoreline, stroll down the Flagler Beach Pier or find adventure at surf school or sunset kayak ecotours. Enjoy local art and attend family- and pet-friendly events ranging from the annual Warbirds Over Flagler (opens in new window) to live music festivals and holiday parades.
Enjoy Arts & Culture in JAX
From boutiques in Live Oak to the Flagler Beach Historical Museum, find arts, culture and more in Flagler County and JAX’s six other counties.
Communities in Flagler County
Family-friendly living, outdoor recreation and a relaxed pace create an appealing lifestyle in Flagler County with fast-growing suburban cities and rural towns.
Peaceful | Rural | Family-Friendly
Bunnell
Flagler County Get Acquainted with ComfortSmall in size and big on comfort and charm, Bunnell is home to less than 3,000 people. Strong culture and heritage reside here, with regular family-friendly events at the city's community center and across its four parks. Enjoy a quaint quality of life here that's easy on your finances while taking part in the city's athletic leagues, county fairs and cattleman expos.
Outdoor Recreation | Family-Friendly | Beachside
Palm Coast
Flagler County An Oasis for the OutdoorsPalm Coast blends coastal living with abundant outdoor amenities, including 70 miles of canals, Atlantic beaches and 125+ miles of trails. Residents gather at Central Park for events like Food Truck Tuesdays and movies in the park, while Flagler schools rank in the top 20 in the state for academics and third athletically. Homes here start around $240K, with occasional canal-front lots available.
Explore Palm Coast
Meet Lauren, owner of Salus Medical Training, and follow along as she takes you on a tour of the Palm Coast neighborhood. From getting coffee and donuts with her family after church to spending the day at the beach, Palm Coast has everything Lauren needs to have a happy home.
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