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Macclenny, FL

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Population
8,251
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
133 ft
Median Home Value
$261,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,384/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$73,942
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Macclenny

Located about half an hour west of Jacksonville, Macclenny offers a peaceful, small-town setting with an easy commute into the city. With roughly 7,500 residents, it serves as the main commercial and civic hub for Baker County. Interstate 10 sits right along the south side of town for quick highway travel, while U.S. 90 cuts straight through a welcoming downtown filled with local shops, restaurants, and everyday services.

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The town got its start in the late 1800s as a quiet timber and sawmill settlement before growing into the county seat. Today, Macclenny retains that laid-back Southern charm, centered around its historic courthouse square, community parks, and family-friendly neighborhoods. It is a solid option for anyone looking for affordable housing, open space, and a slower pace of life just minutes from the Georgia border.

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Low State Income TaxA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.2rating

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