Last updated 2026-06-12 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
No state income tax, sunshine, and a slower pace off the tourist track.
1. St. Augustine: Best overall
2. Mount Dora: Best for charm
3. Dunedin: Best coastal small town
4. Fernandina Beach: Best island town
5. DeLand: Best college small town
6. Stuart: Best Treasure Coast pick
7. Inverness: Best Nature Coast value
8. Apalachicola: Best Panhandle small town
Florida is not all big metros and theme parks. The state hides genuinely charming small towns, from historic inland communities to quiet coastal villages, all sharing the no-income-tax perk and year-round warmth. Here are the 8 best small towns in Florida, ranked.