2022 Best Places to Live in Flagler County

Current Resident: We love the combination of canopied streets, lined by beautiful trees with their leaves and Spanish moss creating a tunnel like effect. It’s not your typical Florida with everything mowed down and cleared out to look tropical and vactiony. It has a blend of both, lovely shaded areas and gorgeous non congested beaches. Most people appreciate the rules and regulations in Palm Coast, it can be like living in a large HOA but it’s what most appreciate as it keeps the area beautiful and home values from decreasing. There are some great mom and pop restaurants here as well as a few franchise ones. The European Village is a gem with quaint shops and fantastic restaurants! Many of the beachside restaurants have live music as well. If one is really needing a pick me up of activities St. Augustine is 30 minutes to the north, Daytona is 30 minutes to the south. It’s a wonderful place to live or have a relaxing vacation. A real Diamond in the rough.... Read 254 reviews

• grade B+

• grade B+

• Population 88,313

Current Resident: i gave it 4 stars because I live here. the non-5 star rating is due tomthe following: 1. we have a nice beach but its eroding dunes is an ongoing problem. 2. theres lots of signage to stay off dunes that the many out-of area visitors ignore. 3. people park anywhere without obeying the rules of the road to go to the beach. 4. most of the beach access of walkovers are private and theres limited public access. 5. theres a huge clique that exists in the town. 6. little employment unless you are a bartender. 7. most business here are liquor establishments. 8. the only nightlife are stragglers from the liquor establishments. 9. lots of accidents on A1A that runs thru beachside, 10. too many poorly maintained properties. 11. short term vacation rentals galore that do disturb the residents. 12. the officials dont seem to be eager to enforce ordinances. 13. taxes, homes & insurance outrageous. 14. natural resources here give this area a 4 star.... Read 8 reviews

• grade B

• grade B+

• Population 5,064

Current Resident: What a great little city to live in. Great history, the "seat" of Flagler county, historic houses, and great neighbors. Make every effort to stop and visit this great little town on the NE coast of Florida.... Read 8 reviews

• grade B

• grade B+

• Population 3,203

Former Resident: I love the neighborhood because it is a great place to watch dogs and go down to the water at night to watch the sunset. it is also a great place to hang on a summer day with friends and enjoy the outside life.... Read 1 review

• grade B+

• grade B+

• Population 516