Baker County, Florida
13,028 parcels. Parcel data edition 2026-10-26.
Who owns the land
| Measure | County | Of what | Florida | Rank in state (highest first) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-state owners | 4.6% | 575 of 12,402 parcels with a known mailing state | 14.1% | 60 of 63 |
| Absentee owners | 31.7% | Estimated from 10,588 in-state parcels whose addresses could be compared, plus out-of-state owners | 38.9% | 50 of 58 |
| Vacant lots | 26.2% | 3,410 of 13,028 parcels in all | 19.1% | 36 of 67 |
| Inherited (estate or heirs) | 0.2% | 20 of 13,028 parcels with an owner name | 0.5% | 51 of 67 |
| Owned by individuals | 85.2% | 11,100 of 13,028 parcels with an owner name | 80.5% | 6 of 67 |
| Publicly owned | 4.6% | 593 of 13,028 parcels with an owner name | 2.7% | 12 of 67 |
Where out-of-state owners live
By the owner's mailing address, for the 575 out-of-state parcels.
| Mailing state | Parcels | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 260 | 45.2% |
| Arkansas | 36 | 6.3% |
| New Jersey | 28 | 4.9% |
| Delaware | 26 | 4.5% |
| Texas | 24 | 4.2% |
| California | 20 | 3.5% |
| New York | 17 | 3.0% |
| Illinois | 13 | 2.3% |
| Massachusetts | 13 | 2.3% |
| North Carolina | 13 | 2.3% |
| 28 other states and territories | 124 | 21.6% |
| US military mail (APO/FPO) | 1 | 0.2% |
Housing context
| Measure | County | Florida | Rank in state (highest first) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms | $1,103/month | $1,471/month (median county) | 58 of 67 |
| Fair market rent, change over 5 years | +39.6% | +49.3% (median county) | 54 of 67 |
| Median home value (owners' estimate) | $256,700 | $276,000 (median county) | 39 of 67 |
| Price-to-rent (home value / a year of rent) | 19.4 | 15.3 (median county) | 7 of 67 |
| Housing units, 2020 to 2025 | +6.7% | +9.0% | 37 of 67 |
Rent: HUD FMR (FY26); HUD sets one rent for a whole metro area. Rent change: HUD FMR, FY2021 to FY2026. Home value: Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average; price-to-rent divides it by twelve months of the HUD rent above. Housing units: Census Housing Unit Estimates (vintage 2025).
Compared with neighboring counties
| County | Out-of-state owners | Absentee owners | Vacant lots | Inherited (estate or heirs) | Owned by individuals | Publicly owned | 2BR rent | Rent change, 5 yrs | Price-to-rent | Housing units 2020-25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker County | 4.6% | 31.7% | 26.2% | 0.2% | 85.2% | 4.6% | $1,103 | +39.6% | 19.4 | +6.7% |
| Bradford County | 4.4% | 31.4% | 32.1% | 0.6% | 83.4% | 1.7% | $1,120 | +50.7% | 15.8 | +3.8% |
| Clay County | 11.3% | 32.4% | 18.6% | 0.6% | 83.9% | 1.3% | $1,658 | +49.0% | 15.7 | +11.1% |
| Columbia County | 5.3% | 39.3% | 30.0% | 0.3% | 84.8% | 2.9% | $1,318 | +51.7% | 12.3 | +3.7% |
| Duval County | 9.8% | 31.9% | 9.3% | 1.0% | 79.3% | 1.7% | $1,658 | +49.0% | 15.3 | +9.9% |
| Nassau County | 11.4% | 30.6% | 21.1% | 1.1% | 79.3% | 1.9% | $1,658 | +49.0% | 19.2 | +16.7% |
| Union County | 4.6% | 27.2% | 42.2% | 0.9% | 83.5% | 2.4% | $1,132 | +54.2% | 12.5 | +5.4% |
Also borders, in states not covered yet: Charlton County, GA, Clinch County, GA, Ware County, GA.