Affordable Orange Park Storage Units

Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Orange Park.

About Orange Park, FL.

A beautiful Community overlooking the St. Johns River in Florida's Clay County, Orange Park is home to around 8,400 people. Orange Park is considered a suburb of Jacksonville, but it's also a vibrant small town in its own right, with plenty to offer.

The area now known as Orange Park was first settled in the late 18th century. Known at the time as Laurel Grove, the town changed its name to reflect the hopes of early orange growers. Orange Park was officially founded as a town in 1877.

What to do in Orange Park, FL

Orange Park, FL, has many attractions for every interest. In addition to amazing shopping and dining options, the town offers excellent parks and outdoor recreation opportunities and several popular annual festivals and events. Some of the top attractions in Orange Park include:

• Golf: Clay County is home to some of Florida's finest golf courses. Options for golf near Orange Park include Eagle Harbor Golf Course and the Orange Park Country Club.
• Orange Park Farmers' Market: The Orange Park Farmers' Market is more than just a place to buy produce. More than 100 vendors set up at the market, offering everything from fruits and veggies to arts, crafts, and live music. The season runs from September to June.
• Festivals: Several events are fixtures of the Orange Park Calandar. Be sure to keep an eye out for festivities like the 4th of July Parade, Fall Festival, and Hometown Holiday in the Park every year.
• Parks and Trails: Hiking, running, fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities are very popular in the Orange Park area. Local parks like Clarke House Park and Doctors Lake Park provide ample opportunity to stay active.

Working in Orange Park, FL

With a wide range of industries and employers, the Orange Park area is neither predominately white-collar nor blue-collar but presents a healthy mix of both. Many locals are either in the medical field or affiliated with the military. Office and administrative support is also a top occupation, along with sales, business, and financial occupations.

Some of the top employers in Clay County include the Orange Park Medical Center, AT&T, Clay Electric Cooperative, and HCA Patient Account Services. Many Orange Park area residents also commute to work elsewhere in the Jacksonville area, and the Jacksonville Naval Air Station provides a lot of jobs in the area.

Orange Park, FL Neighborhoods

Although it is a fairly small town, Orange Park and the surrounding areas offer several distinct neighborhoods, each with a unique atmosphere. Some of the most popular places to live in and around Orange Park include:

• Town Center: Orange Park's Town Center area is the most expensive place to live in town, with a median home value of about $316,000. It's an affluent area overlooking the St. Johns River and has a cozy downtown district with shops and eateries, as well as residential areas and apartment complexes.
• Lakeside: The Lakeside area of Orange Park is mostly residential, with a suburban feel and lots of medium to large single-family homes, as well as mobile homes. The average real estate value is $262,000. Many houses overlook Doctor's Lake, a popular boating and fishing spot. St. Johns River State College is also located here.
• Meadowbrook Terrace: Located northwest of the town center, Meadowbrook Terrace is a suburban neighborhood where the average home value is $218,000. In addition to a wide variety of single-family homes and apartments, Meadowbrook Terrace is known as a shopping destination. The Orange Park Mall is a staple of the neighborhood.

Orange Park, FL School District

Public schools in Orange Park, which include Orange Park High School and Orange Park Elementary, are part of the Clay County School District. This school district consistently scores above-average ratings and has been recognized for excellent academic performance, college preparation, diversity, and a 15-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Clay County District Schools serve around 38,000 students in the area.

The Orange Park area also offers many higher education options, including St. Johns River State College, and the nursing school Fortis College. Several additional colleges and universities are located in nearby Jacksonville, including University of North Florida.

Moving to Orange Park, FL Resource Guide

Moving to a new place always brings a few challenges, but the Town of Orange Park provides excellent online resources, including information on the local Police and Fire Departments. Be sure to also check in with the local Parks & Recreation department to learn more about outdoor recreation and events in Orange Park.

Florida Public Utilities provides natural gas, propane, and electricity to homes in the Orange Park area, though the Clay Electric Cooperative is also popular locally. Other local utilities, including water, sewer, trash collection, and recycling, are provided by the city through the Public Works Department.

Orange Park, FL Housing

The overall cost of living in Orange Park is a bit lower than the Florida average and lower than the U.S. as a whole. That includes housing. The median home cost in Orange Park is $257,500, and the average rental rate ranges from $775 for a studio apartment to $1,825 for a four-bedroom apartment.

The majority of homes in Orange Park are two- to four-bedroom single-family homes built between 1970 and 2000 (though some houses are quite a bit older). About 54% of the homes in Orange Park are owner-occupied, though the town does have a fair number of rental houses and apartment complexes.