South of Jacksonville along the St. Johns River is Green Cove Springs. Home to many families and young professionals, it is far enough from bustling Jacksonville to provide a more relaxed, almost rural feel. Crossing the St. Johns River to the coast takes you to St. Augustine, one of the oldest inhabited cities in America. The St. Augustine Lighthouse, the Ponce de Leon Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park and the quaint old downtown shops will fascinate and charm you. Schools in Green Cove Springs are above average and homes are very reasonable at a median price of $350,000.