Moving to Atlantic Beach, Florida

A practical city guide for deciding whether Atlantic Beach fits your life, planning the move, and settling in with fewer surprises.

Moving to Atlantic Beach, Florida? Start with the local context that changes a relocation decision in Duval County. With roughly 13,190 residents, Atlantic Beach sits in Northeast Florida. Locally it's known as one of the Jacksonville Beaches communities, a walkable oceanfront town anchored by the historic Selva Marina golf-and-country-club neighborhood. For relocators it's young professionals and retirees who want a beach-town feel with easy access to Jacksonville's job market. Climate: humid subtropical with the mildest summers in Florida — Atlantic breezes keep highs near 90, winter nights frequently in the 40s. Before choosing a home, pay attention to northeast tropical systems, high humidity year-round, Atlantic erosion at the beaches. Local areas to put on your research list include Selva Marina, Selva Marina Garden, Selva Preserve. Use the guides, comparison tools, apartment research, and hurricane profile below before you narrow the move to an address.