2019 Best Counties to Live in FloridaAbout this List

St. Johns County

• County in Florida
• 50

Current Resident: My family just moved to Saint Johns Florida about two weeks ago and we already love it. The area is beautiful we had a house built in a brand new development. The neighbors are friendly, the workers that are still putting up new houses left and ride are friendly, and the weather is absolutely great! If you're in search of a job there are opportunities at every corner.
Read 50 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 226,578 Population

Leon County

• County in Florida
• 13

Former Resident: Great place to live, affordable and very homey! It has a great environment and the weather is always nice.
Read 13 Reviews

• A+

• A-

• 285,890 Population

Seminole County

• County in Florida
• 10

Current Resident: This county is clean, just north of Orlando, and generally safe. There's plenty of food options, a nearby mall, and its hosts Seminole State College of Florida, a great college.
Read 10 Reviews

• A+

• A

• 449,260 Population

Alachua County

• County in Florida
• 124

Current Resident: I have lived in Gainesville, Fl for about 5 years now! I've really enjoyed my time here, it is not too busy because I love the country life.
Read 124 Reviews

• A+

• A-

• 259,865 Population

Sarasota County

• County in Florida
• 146

Current Resident: Living in Sarasota county for practically all of my life I have realized a lot of things about the place that I call home. There is always something to do! You have multiple places to see and do. Such as: take a walk along our lovely waterfront know as Marina Jack, or if you're feeling artsy and historic you can take a tour of the John and Mable Ringling Museum and not to mention the countless eateries, malls, and amazing beaches. Here in Sarasota county we house one of the best beaches in the world known as Siesta Key Beach. Or to residents of the area known as our vacation 20 minutes from home. Sarasota is and always will be an amazing place and I am truly blessed to be able to say that I live in it
Read 146 Reviews

• A+

• A

• 404,839 Population

Collier County

• County in Florida
• 2

Current Resident: The beaches are always filled with happy tourists. Naples is the perfect get away from up north. The school systems are involved, the environment is very healthy, it is filled with diverse families from all around. Naples is said to be "in a bubble" which keeps up the safety of its residents.
Read 2 Reviews

• A

• A-

• 356,774 Population

Hillsborough County

• County in Florida
• 227

Former Resident: I have lived in Hillsborough County for most of my life and I think it is an amazing place to grow up. The atmosphere is so inviting to anyone who comes. There are so many things to do in Hillsborough County and the schools have superb education. I love Hillsborough County so much, when I get older I want my kids to enjoy exactly what I did there, like the beaches and warm weather. Hillsborough County is a close community. The people are all so friendly and and inviting when you are new. I absolutely love Hillsborough County and recommend it to anyone who is trying to find a new place to live.
Read 227 Reviews

• A

• B+

• 1,351,087 Population

Martin County

• County in Florida
• 6

Current Resident: I love the diversity in peoples, and restaurants. The public schools here are extremely well funded, and well stocked with administrative staff with plenty of resources. The public schools have tons of clubs and sports, INCLUDING sailing and a golf course at South Fork High School. Being liberal myself, this county is a tad conservative and old-fashioned, but lovely for someone looking for old Florida. This county is extremely safe, and has plenty to do, such as Jammin' Jensen, an event every Thursday in which vendors come together in an open-air night market. The art is diverse here as well, in glass merchandise, pottery, and fabrics. The travel time can be a bit much before tax day, but in relation to the rest of South Florida, the travel time is a DREAM (coming from Palm Beach myself).
Read 6 Reviews

• A

• A-

• 155,719 Population

Palm Beach County

• County in Florida
• 56

Current Resident: Where I live is very comfortable, I have access to a pool, gym, neighbors are nice. The neighborhood is secure. I think Palm Beach County is a great place to live. We have a lake in the back, it has Crocks sometimes, but authorities come and remove them promptly. In that regard, I worry about the safety of my family otherwise everyone is quite comfortable and having a Barbeque is great! The neighbors have been our friends for years. We go on night jobs together because I leave out too early in the morning to go on early morning jogs. We feel pretty safe and police patrols the neighborhood for us and they ensure everyone drives the speed limit and is safe.
Read 56 Reviews

• A

• B

• 1,426,772 Population

Orange County

• County in Florida
• 276

Current Resident: I have lived in Orange County on-and-off throughout my life. I love living here. There is a place for everyone, if you know where to look. I will raise my children here as well. The traffic is kind of terrible, and there are a few areas to stay away from. But mostly, this is a wonderful area full of great people!
Read 276 Reviews

• A

• B

• 1,290,216 Population

Brevard County

• County in Florida
• 30

Current Resident: Kind and Frie sky community. Who UPLIFT and help one another. CARING, giving, Tidy and supportive. Brevard cares for everyone and believe in opportunities for the homeless, disabled, sick and less fortunate. I was single mom struggling with three kids just found out I was having twins. They provided free classes, clothing, diapers that help me get ahead while I work fulltime . Hospirals are superer and giving. Great Christian foundations to help bring your children.. FRESH NEW START
Read 30 Reviews

• A

• A

• 568,183 Population

Okaloosa County

• County in Florida
• 2

Current Resident: Great place to raise a family but not much to do in the young adult phases. Okay music scene but not much original work. Surrounding area is highly touristy.
Read 2 Reviews

• A

• A

• 197,591 Population

Pinellas County

• County in Florida
• 146

Current Resident: Love Pinellas county. Traffic from tourists along beaches are terrible. Very diversified population in safety harbor, Dunedin, and downtown Saint Petersburg. Always renovating and updating with the community.
Read 146 Reviews

• A-

• B+

• 949,842 Population

Broward County

• County in Florida
• 81

Current Resident: Broward County is where I grew up and I still live today at 26 years old. This county, usually more towards the West side, is very safe; and it’s really well-maintained with an amazing schooling system for grade school, as well as the colleges in this area and/or near it. Broward College is excellent to get an AA or go to Nursing school and FAU to the North, or FIU to the south. I have been to a lot of places around the world helping the unfortunate, and there’s nothing like calm, quiet, friendly, and oh so green Broward County.
Read 81 Reviews

• A-

• B

• 1,890,416 Population

Indian River County

• County in Florida
• 2

Niche User: There are many places to eat, beautiful beaches, excellent parks, great schools and colleges. It is a wonderful place to visit,go to school and live.
Read 2 Reviews

• A-

• B+

• 147,981 Population

Lee County

• County in Florida
• 10

Current Resident: My experience with lee county is its a great county for as long as I've been living in it. Ever since I've been here the county has always done its best to make the residents happy. For example putting up gas stations, offering new jobs, and building new schools. By doing these things it makes the residents of the county happy because it gives them a place to get new jobs and a have a well educated and bright place for there kids to learn in. Although, one thing I would change about lee county is its night life. The nightlife is very dead and there's nothing to do. Therefore, if they can have places to go to or have fun activities to do, it would be so much better.
Read 10 Reviews

• A-

• B

• 700,165 Population

Manatee County

• County in Florida
• 14

Current Resident: In my 27th years of living in Manatee County, this place is called home. I was born and raised here. I grew up in palmetto FL with both my parents and 3 siblings. I currently reside in Ellenton fl. its absolutely beautiful here! quiet, peaceful and clean. this is the best place I've lived and have no intentions on leaving anytime soon. What I enjoy about Manatee County is that everyone is very friendly and everything is convenient. There are many things that can keep your mind occupied and active. The warm weather is perfect if you love going to the beach. It took a minute for me to grasp an understanding of how lucky I was to grow up in Bradenton Florida. I would like to see the amount of drug use drastically decrease. I have had too many people I went to school with in high school die because of drug overdoses or crime due to being in the wrong place at the right time.
Read 14 Reviews

• A-

• B

• 363,542 Population

Nassau County

• County in Florida
• 2

Current Resident: Nassau county is home. I attended two schools in Nassau county and they were both great schools. We are a small county but we have great academics, great athletics and great people here.
Read 2 Reviews

• A-

• A-

• 78,435 Population

Santa Rosa County

• County in Florida
• 3

Current Resident: I recently moved to Santa Rosa County and I love the area. Everyone is friendly and helpful. There is not a lot of stores, but enough to get by. Everything is within minutes distance.
Read 3 Reviews

• B+

• A-

• 166,778 Population

Clay County

• County in Florida
• 8

Current Resident: It's an average little town. The education system is decent enough and the community is just as average. Everything is average. The people consist of conservatives and the few die-hard liberals. Job opportunities are scarce and require extreme drive to land one. The restaurants are average, run-of-the-mill restaurants.
Read 8 Reviews

• B+

• A-

• 203,291 Population

Sumter County

• County in Florida

• B+

• B

• 116,754 Population

Duval County

• County in Florida
• 25

Current Resident: I love Duval county because regardless of what happens, people always seem to come together when the time is right. People also will always represent their county regardless of where they are. One of Duval's most popularly known phrases is: "DUVALLL", which is shouted by almost anybody whenever somebody even mentions Duval county.
Read 25 Reviews

• B+

• C

• 912,043 Population

Wakulla County

• County in Florida
• 2

• B+

• B+

• 31,586 Population

Walton County

• County in Florida
• 6

Current Resident: Walton County is the largest county in Florida. North of the Choctawhatchee Bay is very rural while south of the Bay is largely beach resorts, so there are two very different sides to the county. Overall, living in South Walton has been a good experience. The beaches are the best in the world, I believe. There are many good restaurants and crime is very low.
Read 6 Reviews

• B+

• B+

• 63,457 Population

Escambia County

• County in Florida
• 4

Current Resident: Escambia County Florida is a quaint portion of Pensacola, FL. With the close proximity to the powdery beaches of Pensacola Beach in Santa Rosa County, yet immediate access to the downtown Pensacola night life. Escambia is a tiny mecca when it comes to family activities, with it's rich family focused youth sports, recreation centers, monthly community events, ranging from Tia chi, swing dancing, senior citizen athletics, and quite a number of established cross-fit programs. Come scratch the surface and discover the gem of diverse, equitable, and clean fun in Escambia County!
Read 4 Reviews

• B+

• C+

• 309,924 Population