St. Nicholas Homes For Sale

St. Nicholas Area of Jacksonville Florida - Today and Yesterday

If you have been looking at homes for sale or condos near the Jacksonville area but find the excitement of the city a bit too busy for your taste, you should take a look at St. Nicholas, Florida real estate. St. Nicholas, Florida is located in a small area just south of the St. Johns River close to where the former St. Nicholas fort stood. The center of the St. Nicholas community thrives where Beach Boulevard and Atlantic Boulevard intersect.

If you were to look back in time into the late 1800's, the town encompassed the land between the Arlington River and the ferry landing, including Empire Point.

As an ongoing tradition, this family-oriented and friendly neighborhood hosts several annual holiday celebrations such as an Easter Egg Hunt, a Fourth of July Extravaganza, and a Christmas party complete with a visit from St. Nicholas himself.

Income and Employment in St. Nicholas, Florida

The latest statistics for 2008 show a median family income of $58,158 in this area. There are only 2.49% of families that are below the poverty level, which is lower than the national average, and there is promising employment and growth in the area. The cost of living in St. Nicholas is less expensive than the national average.

Some of the major employers within 5 miles of St. Nicholas, Florida are Verizon Wireless, Memorial Hospital Jacksonville, Sherwin-Williams and Wells Fargo, along with several others. The average travel time to work for residents of St. Nicholas is approximately twenty minutes.

Population

The total population of St. Nicholas, Florida is 38,291 in zip code 32207. There is a fairly even split between males & females and the median age is 37. Only 14.54% of the St. Nicholas, Florida population is over the age of 65, as the majority of the community is filled with families.

Education

Education is very important to families with children who are considering a move to a new community.  In St. Nicholas, there are approximately 19 pupils per teacher, making student to teacher ratios very favorable, as small class sizes offer a more personal approach to learning.

There are several great schools in Duval County, where St. Nicholas is located. Notably, Episcopal High School is one of the most prestigious schools in the area with a beautiful, historic campus.  If you are moving to St. Nicholas, Florida, your child or children may attend one of the following schools:

Hendricks Avenue Elementary School
3400 Hendricks Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32207

Pine Forest Elementary School
3929 Grant Road
Jacksonville, FL 32207

Julia E. Landon Middle School
1819 Thacker Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32207

Episcopal High School
4455 Atlantic Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32207

Parks & Recreation

If you and your family like spending time outdoors, you will really love all that St. Nicholas, Florida has to offer in this category. For example, the St. Nicholas Park & Playground is an expanded recreation area with features such as a playground, basketball courts, and a softball field. With so many parks in the surrounding areas, from nature and environmental parks to specialty and waterfront parks, there is always something to do or a fun program from the Parks & Recreation Department to sign up for.

Reasons To Buy St. Nicholas, Florida Real Estate

As if all of these reasons are not enough, the pure diversity of this area will give home buyers even more of a reason to fall in love with St. Nicholas, Florida real estate. Within short distances, you can be on the river relaxing by an oak tree one moment and then breathing in the ocean air in the next. You will find an easy combination of serene small town life not far from the bustling city life of the major metropolitan area of Jacksonville. Whatever it is you are looking for in your next home, you are sure to find it in St. Nicholas, Florida homes for sale.