Nassau County, Florida
59,545 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 | 11.4% | 6,649 of 58,368 parcels with a known mailing state | 14.1% | 37 of 63 |
| Absentee owners | 30.6% | Estimated from 44,829 in-state parcels whose addresses could be compared, plus out-of-state owners | 38.9% | 53 of 58 |
| Vacant lots | 21.1% | 12,560 of 59,545 parcels in all | 19.1% | 42 of 67 |
| Inherited (estate or heirs) | 1.1% | 658 of 59,530 parcels with an owner name | 0.5% | 15 of 67 |
| Owned by individuals | 79.3% | 47,189 of 59,530 parcels with an owner name | 80.5% | 46 of 67 |
| Publicly owned | 1.9% | 1,135 of 59,530 parcels with an owner name | 2.7% | 44 of 67 |
Where out-of-state owners live
By the owner's mailing address, for the 6,649 out-of-state parcels.
| Mailing state | Parcels | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 2,083 | 31.3% |
| California | 666 | 10.0% |
| Texas | 538 | 8.1% |
| New York | 271 | 4.1% |
| Tennessee | 270 | 4.1% |
| Virginia | 248 | 3.7% |
| North Carolina | 205 | 3.1% |
| Ohio | 200 | 3.0% |
| Pennsylvania | 199 | 3.0% |
| Arizona | 172 | 2.6% |
| 43 other states and territories | 1,751 | 26.3% |
| US military mail (APO/FPO) | 23 | 0.3% |
| Outside the US, or an unrecognized code | 23 | 0.3% |
Housing context
| Measure | County | Florida | Rank in state (highest first) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms | $1,658/month | $1,471/month (median county) | 25 of 67 |
| Fair market rent, change over 5 years | +49.0% | +49.3% (median county) | 37 of 67 |
| Median home value (owners' estimate) | $382,800 | $276,000 (median county) | 14 of 67 |
| Price-to-rent (home value / a year of rent) | 19.2 | 15.3 (median county) | 8 of 67 |
| Housing units, 2020 to 2025 | +16.7% | +9.0% | 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau County | 11.4% | 30.6% | 21.1% | 1.1% | 79.3% | 1.9% | $1,658 | +49.0% | 19.2 | +16.7% |
| Baker County | 4.6% | 31.7% | 26.2% | 0.2% | 85.2% | 4.6% | $1,103 | +39.6% | 19.4 | +6.7% |
| Duval County | 9.8% | 31.9% | 9.3% | 1.0% | 79.3% | 1.7% | $1,658 | +49.0% | 15.3 | +9.9% |
Also borders, in states not covered yet: Camden County, GA, Charlton County, GA.