Putnam County, Florida
97,316 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 | 22.2% | 20,753 of 93,613 parcels with a known mailing state | 14.1% | 9 of 63 |
| Absentee owners | 65.5% | Estimated from 52,706 in-state parcels whose addresses could be compared, plus out-of-state owners | 38.9% | 5 of 58 |
| Vacant lots | 63.2% | 61,508 of 97,316 parcels in all | 19.1% | 2 of 67 |
| Inherited (estate or heirs) | 1.8% | 1,778 of 97,316 parcels with an owner name | 0.5% | 5 of 67 |
| Owned by individuals | 80.8% | 78,666 of 97,316 parcels with an owner name | 80.5% | 37 of 67 |
| Publicly owned | 1.7% | 1,680 of 97,316 parcels with an owner name | 2.7% | 49 of 67 |
Where out-of-state owners live
By the owner's mailing address, for the 20,753 out-of-state parcels.
| Mailing state | Parcels | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2,283 | 11.0% |
| Georgia | 1,587 | 7.6% |
| North Carolina | 1,125 | 5.4% |
| New Jersey | 1,065 | 5.1% |
| California | 1,055 | 5.1% |
| Wyoming | 891 | 4.3% |
| Pennsylvania | 846 | 4.1% |
| Texas | 835 | 4.0% |
| Illinois | 834 | 4.0% |
| Ohio | 812 | 3.9% |
| 43 other states and territories | 9,409 | 45.3% |
| US military mail (APO/FPO) | 11 | 0.1% |
Housing context
| Measure | County | Florida | Rank in state (highest first) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms | $1,155/month | $1,471/month (median county) | 54 of 67 |
| Fair market rent, change over 5 years | +51.0% | +49.3% (median county) | 28 of 67 |
| Median home value (owners' estimate) | $160,300 | $276,000 (median county) | 56 of 67 |
| Price-to-rent (home value / a year of rent) | 11.6 | 15.3 (median county) | 55 of 67 |
| Housing units, 2020 to 2025 | +7.2% | +9.0% | 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam County | 22.2% | 65.5% | 63.2% | 1.8% | 80.8% | 1.7% | $1,155 | +51.0% | 11.6 | +7.2% |
| Alachua County | 5.8% | 38.7% | 22.8% | under 0.1% | 82.6% | 2.1% | $1,493 | +37.9% | 16.1 | +7.5% |
| 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% |
| Flagler County | 17.0% | 40.3% | 23.5% | under 0.1% | 83.0% | 2.1% | $1,806 | +64.2% | 16.8 | +22.8% |
| Marion County | 14.8% | 37.0% | 34.8% | 1.4% | 80.6% | 1.5% | $1,373 | +46.2% | 14.8 | +15.6% |
| St. Johns County | 8.5% | 32.2% | 19.4% | 0.3% | 75.3% | 4.7% | $1,658 | +49.0% | 24.6 | +27.1% |
| Volusia County | 11.7% | 36.0% | 20.1% | 0.7% | 83.7% | 2.9% | $1,700 | +61.9% | 15.3 | +7.8% |