Gadsden County

Quiet, Southern Living

Nestled between the Georgia border and the Apalachicola National Forest, Gadsden County is quiet communities rich with Southern heritage and built for a modern lifestyle. Picturesque outdoor environments composed of rolling hills, breathtaking lakefront views, and giant, perspective-giving oak trees give Gadsden a tranquil spirituality.

Looking to live closer to the beaches while increasing job prospects in burgeoning industries like manufacturing and logistics? U.S. Interstate 10 stretches directly through Gadsden, providing access to literally everything. Reach the Atlantic Coast in a 2.5 drive or the Gulf Coast in under two. Life in Gadsden is full of happy little surprises waiting just around the corner.

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< 3-Hour Drive to Jacksonville, Florida, from Gadsden County

< 30-Minute Drive to the Florida state capital (Tallahassee)

17% Less Cost of living than the national average Best Places

43,714 Population in Gadsden County U.S. Census Bureau, 2021

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Outdoors & Lake Life

Thrilling Experiences to Quiet Retreats

Whether you’re jumping on a kayak at Florida’s first Apalachicola River boat landing in Chattahoochee or leaping out of a plane in Quincy, the great outdoors in unique ways. There are also several state parks in the county, including Lake Talquin, making it an exceptional place for freshwater fishing on the 10,000-acre body of water.

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Quaint towns and Vintage collectibles

Always find yourself searching for that perfectly unique and inspired gift for a loved one? The friendly town of Havana offers more than 30 specialty shops to peruse with everything from vintage furniture to amazing art. Quincy is home to the Gadsden Arts Center, a popular destination on the North Florida Arts Trail and a line of charming cafes and restaurants dot the city’s streets.

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Unrestricted Manufacturing and Production Opportunities

Optimally positioned right on U.S. Interstate 10, Gadsden County gives manufacturing businesses easy access to raw materials, such as timber and plastic. Eight business parks offer companies plenty of space, with access to a robust network of roads, railways, air cargo facilities and ports. The business-competitive aspects of Gadsden have led to almost half of the county’s labor force working in production, construction, transportation maintenance and forestry operations.

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