Fruit Cove

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Fruit Cove, FL

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A scenic community on the river

Riverside Peaceful Family-Friendly Scenic Historic Rural

Nestled on the eastern banks of the Saint Johns River, Fruit Cove is a tranquil community draped in lush natural beauty. Vast stretches of green space and towering oaks covered in Spanish moss contribute to Fruit Cove’s overall peaceful atmosphere. The community’s close proximity to the river affords residents plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation, especially at the popular Alpine Groves Park, Veterans Park, and Julington Creek Golf Club.

Families, in particular, appreciate Fruit Cove’s excellent schools. All of Fruit Cove’s residents delight in the community’s laid-back lifestyle, as well as its close proximity to destinations like the Avenues and numerous nearby beaches. Many of the rentals in Fruit Cove are just minutes away from Interstate 95, connecting the community to nearby Jacksonville and Saint Augustine.

Transportation

36

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

42

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mandarin Park
  • Walter Jones Historical Park
  • Julington Durbin Preserve
  • Camp Tomahawk

Airports

  • Jacksonville International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.