Three Northeast Florida communities have landed top spots on a new list of Florida’s wealthiest suburbs, shining a spotlight on Jacksonville’s growing economic clout.
The rankings still are dominated by South Florida suburbs, as expected for an area that has long been considered the state’s epicenter of wealth, but the presence of three Jacksonville-area communities in the top 25 is catching attention.
Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach and Fleming Island all rank among the top 25 wealthiest suburbs in the state, according to a recent GOBankingRates study. Each boasts an average household income above $150,000, putting them ahead of many communities in other major metro areas, including Miami, Tampa and Orlando…