Nassau County

The northernmost county in the Jacksonville MSA, anchored by the historic port city of Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island and the fast-growing inland community of Yulee along SR-200/A1A. Nassau County offers a quieter, small-town alternative to the urban core while remaining within commuting range via I-95 and US-17. Fernandina Beach (pop. ~13,000) features a well-preserved Victorian downtown, a shrimp fleet heritage, and resort-quality beaches on Amelia Island — a popular weekend destination for Jacksonville residents. Yulee has emerged as Nassau County's primary growth center, with new residential subdivisions, retail development, and the Wildlight mixed-use community by Raydient Places. Hilliard serves as a rural gateway near the Georgia border.