Beautiful Atlantic beaches and St. Augustine are only 30 minutes east. Gainesville, home of the University of Florida and Gator football, is located less than an hour west. It's an hour's drive to Jacksonville, and Disney World is less than two hours away. Home Sweet Home Housing is reasonable here. Most homes are moderately priced.
Most housing is single-family.
Although the price of waterfront property varies greatly, this is one place in Florida where it's likely to be affordable. Vital Stats Statistics are for the entire county. The climate is mild, with a 71 degree mean temperature year-round. There's an occasional light freeze, but more than one a winter would be unusual. The average January temperature hovers between 59 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit.