How old are the homes in Green Cove Springs, FL?

Name: Age of homes in Green Cove Springs, FL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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30.9% (±9.8 points) of the homes in Green Cove Springs, FL were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

3.0% were built before 1940.

26.8% were built in 2010 or later.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Built before 1980: 30.9% (±9.8 points)
Built before 1940: 3.0%
Built 2010 or later: 26.8%

When the homes in Green Cove Springs were built

Housing units by year structure built, 2020–2024
Year built	Green Cove Springs	Clay County	Florida	United States
2020 or later	5.4% (±3.6 points)	4.2%	3.2%	2.0%
2010 to 2019	21.4% (±3.4 points)	11.9%	11.0%	9.4%
2000 to 2009	21.3% (±5.8 points)	26.0%	18.1%	13.6%
1990 to 1999	9.1% (±3.4 points)	18.1%	14.6%	12.4%
1980 to 1989	11.8% (±5.1 points)	17.7%	19.0%	12.9%
1970 to 1979	8.6% (±5.4 points)	12.0%	15.8%	14.2%
1960 to 1969	12.1% (±6.7 points)	5.9%	8.0%	9.9%
1950 to 1959	2.3% (±1.7 points)	2.4%	6.5%	9.5%
1940 to 1949	4.9% (±3.8 points)	1.0%	1.7%	4.4%
1939 or earlier	3.0% (±2.0 points)	0.8%	1.9%	11.7%

In Green Cove Springs, the share of homes built before 1980 is not measurably different from Clay County (22.1%).

It is not measurably different from Florida (33.9%).

It is lower than the national figure (49.7%).

In Clay County, Green Cove Springs ranks 6 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of homes built before 1980.

Statewide, it ranks 535 of 857.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Why the age of a home matters: lead-based paint

Federal law treats housing built before 1978 as likely to contain lead-based paint.

Before a lease or sale of most pre-1978 housing, the landlord or seller must disclose any known lead-based paint and hazards and give the tenant or buyer the EPA pamphlet (42 U.S.C. § 4852d; 40 CFR part 745, subpart F; 24 CFR part 35, subpart A).

A contractor paid to renovate, repair or paint a pre-1978 home must be a certified firm, use a certified renovator and follow lead-safe work practices under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E) whenever the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of painted surface in a room or more than 20 square feet outside; window replacement and demolition always count (40 CFR 745.83).

Certification comes from EPA, or from the state where EPA has authorized the state to run the program.

The Census Bureau groups construction by decade, so the share built before 1978 lies between the share built before 1970 (22.3%) and the share built before 1980 (30.9%).

Homes built before 1980 in places near Green Cove Springs

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Green Cove Springs
Place	Distance	Homes built before 1980	Compared with this place
Green Cove Springs	—	30.9% (±9.8 points)	—
Asbury Lake	7.7 mi	12.9% (±4.2 points)	Lower
Penney Farms	7.8 mi	76.8% (±20.1 points)	Higher
Fleming Island	8.1 mi	6.9% (±3.1 points)	Lower
Fruit Cove	8.5 mi	8.4% (±1.8 points)	Lower
World Golf Village	11 mi	1.3% (±1.4 points)	Lower
Lakeside	12 mi	31.6% (±4.4 points)	Not measurably different
Orange Park	13 mi	69.5% (±12.4 points)	Higher
Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace	14 mi	56.7% (±7.6 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Asbury Lake, FL (12.9%), Fleming Island, FL (6.9%), Fruit Cove, FL (8.4%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Penney Farms, FL (76.8%), Orange Park, FL (69.5%), Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, FL (56.7%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes built before 1980 across Clay County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes built before 1980
1	Penney Farms	76.8% (±20.1 points)
2	Orange Park	69.5% (±12.4 points)
3	Keystone Heights	65.6% (±14.1 points)
4	Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace	56.7% (±7.6 points)
5	Lakeside	31.6% (±4.4 points)
6	Green Cove Springs	30.9% (±9.8 points)
7	Asbury Lake	12.9% (±4.2 points)
8	Middleburg	7.9% (±3.8 points)
9	Fleming Island	6.9% (±3.1 points)
10	Oakleaf Plantation	0.8% (±1.2 points)

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Green Cove Springs

How old are most homes in Green Cove Springs?

30.9% of homes in Green Cove Springs, FL were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Do homes in Green Cove Springs need a lead paint disclosure?

A home built before 1978 does, before it is rented or sold, unless an exemption applies (42 U.S.C. § 4852d); between 22.3% and 30.9% of homes in Green Cove Springs were built before then.

Does a contractor need lead certification to work on older homes in Green Cove Springs?

Yes, when the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of paint in a room or 20 square feet outside, or replaces a window: the firm must be certified and a certified renovator must direct the work under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E).

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Green Cove Springs city, Florida

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DP04_0017PE, DP04_0017PM, DP04_0018PE, DP04_0018PM, DP04_0019PE, DP04_0019PM, DP04_0020PE, DP04_0020PM, DP04_0021PE, DP04_0021PM, DP04_0022PE, DP04_0022PM, DP04_0023PE, DP04_0023PM, DP04_0024PE, DP04_0024PM, DP04_0025PE, DP04_0025PM, DP04_0026PE, DP04_0026PM

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