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RANK #682 / 996 NAT · #9 / 41 FL · POP 117,515
1YR FORECAST: -0.7%
5YR OUTLOOK: +19%
Flagler Beach, with its iconic pier and cinnamon-colored sands, offers a distinctive "Old Florida" feel within Flagler County. The county is located on Florida's northeast coast, positioned between St. Augustine to the north and Daytona Beach to the south. Commutes within the county are generally short, often measured in minutes. The community embraces an outdoor lifestyle, boasting 19 miles of Atlantic coastline and over 90 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and paddling. Notable natural attractions include Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, known for its coquina rock formations and formal gardens, and Princess Place Preserve, home to the county's oldest intact structure and Florida's first in-ground swimming pool.
Life in Flagler County attracts a mix of families and retirees, drawn by the area's natural amenities and highly-rated public schools. While many residents commute to nearby cities for work, the local economy is expanding. Recent economic developments include growth in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, information technology, and agribusiness. The county has also seen investment in data centers and energy initiatives. Flagler County Public Transportation provides demand-response, shared-ride services throughout the county.
Overvalued relative to economy
Prices declining
Moderate climate & terrain
Below national median (13x)
Housing looks overvalued at 8.7x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Belvedere Terminals Fuel Storage and Distribution Terminal
Belvedere Terminals
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$750M | Proposed |
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DC BLOX Data Center & Google Sol Cable Landing Station
DC BLOX and Google
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$500M | Under Construction |
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Florida Renewable Partners Solar Energy Site
Florida Renewable Partners (FPL sister company)
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$155M | Completed |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
At 31/100, Flagler County faces headwinds that place it in the lower third of the 996 counties we track. Median income of $69,251 combined with job growth of +2.7% suggests the local economy is struggling to keep pace with national trends.
Flagler County leans toward the expensive side. A median home value of $293,700 against an income-to-home-value ratio of 0.24 means housing eats a bigger share of local earnings than the national norm. Renters face $1,561/month on average.
Flagler County is growing on multiple fronts. Population is up +3.2% year-over-year while employers added jobs at a +2.7% clip. Home values shifted -4.0% in the past year.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 2.69% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Flagler County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.