Overview of
Baker County
Twenty minutes west of Jacksonville on I-10, Baker County delivers something rarely found at this size: county-owned industrial land, a proven local government with a track record of closing deals and a Florida Designated Rural Area of Opportunity (RAO) that layers meaningful state incentives on top of an already competitive local package.
28K
County Population
~13K
County Labor Force
1K+
Acres Available Along I-10
5
I-10 Interchanges
14.3%
Laborforce Growth Rate 2014-2025
Advantages of Baker County
Connected to Move.
Interstate Access
Five I-10 interchanges provide seamless east-west movement, with direct connections to I-95 (northeast to the Port of Jacksonville and Atlantic markets) and I-75 (south to Central Florida and Tampa). Full multidirectional freight coverage from a single county address.
Rail Freight
CSX Transportation operates a main east-west line through Baker County, offering direct connection to national freight networks for bulk and industrial shippers.
Air Access
Jacksonville International Airport is approximately 40 minutes east. Lake City Municipal Airport is 30 minutes west, offering additional general aviation capacity.
Enhanced Incentives.
A Rural Advantage.
As a Florida Designated Rural Area of Opportunity, Baker County qualifies for enhanced state incentives that exceed standard statewide programs — including doubled Qualified Target Industry (QTI) tax refunds of up to $6,000 per qualified job created, Rural Job Tax Credits up to $1,500 per employee and access to the Rural Infrastructure Fund for site-ready development support. The Baker County Development Commission works directly with prospects to structure competitive local packages for qualifying projects.
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Key Industries
Established. Growing. Open for More.
Baker County's economy is driven by transportation and logistics, supported by its strategic location along Interstate 10 and access to major regional freight corridors. Advanced manufacturing and distribution continue to expand as companies take advantage of development-ready industrial sites, while defense and aerospace benefit from the county's proximity to Northeast Florida's military and aviation assets.
Transportation & Logistics
Located along Interstate 10 with convenient access to Interstate 75, JAXPORT and Jacksonville International Airport, Baker County offers strategic connectivity across the Southeast.
Distribution & Warehousing
Megasites, competitive operating costs and interstate access provide an ideal location for regional distribution and logistics facilities.
Advanced Manufacturing
Large, development-ready industrial sites and available utilities support manufacturers looking to scale with room for future expansion.
Major Employers
A Good Place to Build. A Great Place to Live.
Baker County Lifestyle
Baker County offers a low cost of living, family-friendly communities and direct access to the Osceola National Forest — one of North Florida’s premier destinations for hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation. Jacksonville’s full range of urban amenities, health care and higher education is less than 30 minutes away.
Availability
Ready When You Are
Sites from 50 to 1,000+ Acres.
County-Owned. I-10 Direct.
Baker County’s industrial parks sit along the I-10 corridor with county ownership — meaning faster entitlement timelines, responsive local support and competitive land terms. Whether you need a 50-acre pad or a 1,000-acre campus, the inventory exists. Search available sites and connect with the JAXUSA team to explore what fits your project.
Stories of Success
Plant Agricultural Systems (PLANT-AS)
Baker
$750M Investment. 600+ Jobs.
When Plant Agricultural Systems (PLANT-AS) set out to build its North Florida flagship facility, Baker County was the answer. The project encompasses 8.1 million square feet of advanced controlled environment agriculture (CEA) production on 772 acres in Sanderson — a $750 million capital investment scaling to more than 600 full-time jobs. It stands as one of the most significant economic development wins in Baker County’s history.
Available Sites
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Talk with Local Contacts
Baker County Chamber of Commerce
Dillon Pullen, Executive Director
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