Market Overview
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA The Woodstock Industrial Site is located in Baker County, part of the MSA of Jacksonville, Florida - one of the nation’s fastest growing and economically productive metropolitan areas. In addition to being the largest city in land area in the continental United States, Jacksonville is also the 40th largest MSA with a population of almost 1.3 million. Due to its appealing way of life, skilled labor force, and low cost of living, Jacksonville has attracted some of the nation’s top companies. In the past five years alone, 181 businesses have relocated or expanded into Jacksonville.
Jacksonville’s ideal location on the northeast coast of Florida has made it the premiere professional and industrial hub in the Southeast. It is ranked one of the Top 10 Logistics Metros in the U.S. It boasts three deep water ports, three major rail carriers, three major interstates and an international airport.
Jacksonville’s impressive JAXPORT marine terminals handled 7.3 million tons of cargo in 2009 including 419,691 vehicles.
BAKER COUNTY
One of Jacksonville’s largest growth opportunities lies within Baker County. A traditionally agricultural city, recent economic development including a 900,000 square foot Wal*Mart distribution center, has transformed this small town into a booming industrial center. Baker County’s close proximity to air, land and sea transportation is one of its most desirable features. In addition to Florida, five U.S. states are within a 400 mile radius of Baker County. Major southeastern cities in range include Atlanta, Orlando, Tampa, Miami, Birmingham, Montgomery and Charlotte to name a few