Palm Coast Flagler County

Flagler County may not house the largest cities in Florida but its growth in the last six years – over 66% -  certainly makes up for it.  An exceptional increase in job growth coupled with controlled development to preserve the natural beauty landscapes and North Florida’s year-round sunny climate has put Flagler County on the map for people wishing to relocate from all over the United States.

Flagler County has something to offer just about anyone that is considering a move to the area.  It includes Flagler Beach, a sleepy little community that is nestled on a strip of land between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway.  It has the recently incorporated City of Palm Coast, which is experiencing a rate of growth that is unprecedented in Florida and even the entire country.  It’s location on the Atlantic ocean on the east side of Florida ensures recreation, great weather, and access to major Florida metropolitan areas such as Jacksonville (just over an hour away), Orlando (just over an hour away), and Daytona Beach (just south on I-95).

Flagler County utility companies are local to the area.  Electric service is provided by Florida Power and Light, water services are provided locally as well.  No tax money is utilized for water and sewer services; they are funded solely through revenues and capacity fees collected from their use.  These include water, reuse, and sewer utilities.  Residential telephone service is provided by AT&T though more service providers are expected to enter the area as growth continues and public demand for competition becomes more evident.  The City of Palm Coast provides garbage and recycled materials collection and Flagler County provides garbage collection and disposal as well as a household hazardous waste collection and recycling drop off center.  Cable television services are provided by Bright House Networks though, like telephone service, more companies are planning to offer their services as well.

Residents of Flagler County enjoy some of the best award-winning public schools in the state of Florida.  The Flagler County school district regularly has standardized test averages that rank well above the state and national average.  The district has five elementary schools that feed into two middle schools which feed into two high schools.  The elementary schools include Belle Terre Elementary School in Palm Coast, Bunnell Elementary School in Bunnell, Old King’s Elementary School in Flagler Beach, Rymfire Elementary School in Palm Coast, and Wadsworth Elementary School in Palm Coast.  The middle schools include Indian Trails Middle School and Buddy Taylor Middle School, both in Palm Coast and the high schools include Flagler-Palm Coast High School and Matanzas High School, both located in Palm Coast.

Other Flagler County amenities and services include a regional airport, public transportation, fire and police services, veteran’s services, public health services, and public libraries.  Flagler County is devoted to its role in protecting its tourism industry but performs an impeccable job of maintaining the Florida charm that its towns and cities possess.

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