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Nocatee, FL

Nocatee is an unincorporated planned community located primarily in northern St. Johns County, Florida, and a census-designated place (CDP). The community blends a variety of neighborhoods with schools, parks, recreation, offices, shopping, and restaurants. As of 2020, the community consists of twenty-two neighborhoods, some of which are specialized for certain age groups. Part of the development lies within Jacksonville in Duval County. It is near Ponte Vedra Beach in Florida's First Coast region and sits on 13,323 acres (5,392 ha) of land. It was approved in 2001 as a Development of Regional Impact (DRI) under Section 380.06 of the Florida Statutes.

In 2005, Nocatee's creator The PARC Group, broke ground on the construction of the township. The PARC Group's Chairman and CEO, Roger O'Steen, founded the group in 1989 and was directly involved with the development of Nocatee and many other communities. Donna Lundgren, the manager for the Nocatee Welcome Center, explains that the actual word "Nocatee" has roots in Timucuan Indian and translates to "peaceful river." She also states that Nocatee is "approximately 25 square miles, 14,000 acres with over 60% of remaining preserve for conservation and preservation."

Nocatee contains two large water parks, the Splash Park and Spray Park. Each has pools, slides, and kid-specific areas. The pool areas host events throughout the year, such as Food Truck Friday, farmers' markets, holiday celebrations, concerts, Easter egg hunts, and more community events. The community contains other amenities like parks, neighborhood pools, fitness centers, dog parks, a kayak launch, a nature preserve, and a series of nature trails.

The racial makeup of the city is 91.1% White, 1.7% African American, 1.1% Native American, 7.8% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 5.2% from other races, and 7.0% from two or more races. 8.2% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. 

In terms of health and wellness, Nocatee prioritizes its residents' well-being. State-of-the-art healthcare facilities, such as Baptist Medical Center South, are located nearby, ensuring that residents have access to quality healthcare services. Results Physiotherapy offers evidence-based physical therapy treatments for pain management, sports injuries, spine conditions, and neurological disorders. Physiotherapy Associates (now ATI Physical Therapy) is providing individualized rehabilitation programs, sports performance enhancement, work injury prevention, and wellness services. HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital offers inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers specializes in physical therapy for balance and vestibular disorders, orthopedic conditions, chronic pain management, and pre/post-surgical rehabilitation. There are also fitness centers such as the Burn Boot Camp.

Top Sites in Nocatee, FL: Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, TPC Sawgrass.

Population: 14,747 (2019). ZIP Codes: 32081. Area code: 904. Area: 23.48 sq mi (60.8 km²). Elevation: NA.

FAQs

Is Nocatee, FL a nice place to live?

Nocatee is in St. Johns County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Nocatee offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Nocatee, there are a lot of parks.

What is the cost of living in Nocatee, FL?

The cost of living index for the Jacksonville metro area is 94.2, meaning the cost of items in the area is 5.8% more affordable than the national average. According to the Economic Policy Institute, a family of four would need to earn $79,124 a year to cover the cost of living in the Jacksonville area. The cost of living in Nocatee Florida is affordable, and you should be able to cover it with a full-time job.

What is the crime rate in Nocatee, FL?

Nocatee, FL has a lower rate of violent crime than the US average. With an average of 17.1 reported violent crimes per 100,000 people, it is 5.6 points below the national average of 22.7. Property crime in Nocatee is also below the US average with 33.8 reported property crimes per 100,000 people versus the US average of 35.4. This indicates that crime in Nocatee is relatively low and safer than in most areas across the country.

Sources

St. Johns County

Wikipedia

Bestplaces

Niche

Skinnermoving

Baptist Medical Center South

Results Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy Associates (now ATI Physical Therapy)

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital

Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers

Burn Boot Camp

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum

TPC Sawgrass

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