Moving to Naval Station Mayport
Naval Station Mayport is one of three major Navy sites in Jacksonville, with a seaport and air facility and the headquarters of the Navy's 4th Fleet. About 8,000 service members work here, and families live in on-base Mayport Homes or in beach communities such as Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach.
| Branch | Navy |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Jacksonville, FL |
| Population served | About 8,000 service members |
| Airports | Jacksonville International (JAX), about 30 minutes |
| Climate | Warm, humid and sunny with a beach setting; hurricane season runs through autumn |
| Cost of living | Close to the national average, though beach-side Jacksonville has been rising |
| On-base housing | Naval Station Mayport Homes (Navy housing; Housing Office 904-270-5730) |
| Medical care | Branch Medical Clinic Mayport |
| Family support center | Fleet and Family Support Center |
Where families live
Naval Station Mayport Homes
Most families on base live here; convenient for deployments.
Atlantic Beach
Beach community with a small-town feel and higher prices; child development centers are located here.
Neptune Beach
Walkable beachside area with older homes and restaurants.
Jacksonville Beach
Tourist and beach town with condos and rentals.
Arlington / Southside
Larger suburban areas with a wider range of prices.
Schools
There are no DoD schools on base. Most students attend Duval County Public Schools, with busing available for children who live more than two miles from school. Because enrollment depends on address, contact the School Liaison Office before choosing a home.
- Duval County Public Schools — Serves Mayport, the beaches and most of Jacksonville.
Naval Station Mayport School Liaison Office (904-270-6289).
Things to do near Naval Station Mayport
- Little Talbot Island State ParkoutdoorsBeaches, kayaking and trails.
- Fort George Island Cultural State ParkmuseumHistoric plantation and nature trails.
- Kathryn Abbey Hanna ParkoutdoorsBeach, bike trails and camping near Atlantic Beach.
- Huguenot Memorial ParkoutdoorsBeach and bird watching at the mouth of the St. Johns River.
- Dutton Island PreserveoutdoorsSalt marsh trails in Atlantic Beach.
- Jacksonville Beach pier and boardwalkfamilySurfing, restaurants and festivals.
Realtors & local services
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Local programs & support
- Navy Housing Referral Services ProgramHelps families find off-base housing, including through the Rental Partnership Program.
PCS tips for Naval Station Mayport
- Call the Housing Office (904-270-5730) early for Mayport Homes availability.
- Hurricane season runs through autumn; learn evacuation zones for beach areas.
- Duval County buses students who live more than two miles from school.
- Jacksonville International Airport is about 30 minutes away.
- Two Child Development Centers are in Atlantic Beach; apply early.
Benefits to use on this move
- Dislocation Allowance (DLA)Service members relocating a household on PCS orders
- Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE)Families who need a hotel or short-term rental while moving within the U.S.
- Personally Procured Move (PPM / DITY)Families who want to move some or all of their own goods
- VA Home Loan GuarantyService members, veterans and some surviving spouses buying a home
- Pet Transportation ReimbursementFamilies moving a cat or dog on PCS orders
- Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military ChildrenSchool-age children of active duty families changing schools
- School Liaison ProgramParents choosing schools and transferring records
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Last researched 2026-10. Housing partners, school assignments and phone numbers change; confirm with the installation before you sign anything. Spot an error? Send a correction.