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Alexa Cook
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What I wish I knew before living in Jacksonville
Hey folks, It's a a small town city with about 14,345 people. Poverty rate is 16.6%, which is higher than I expected. Household incomes average around $47,146 in Jacksonville. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up.
Pros:
- Great weather
- Friendly people
- Growing food scene
Cons:
- Hot summers
- Cold winters
- Limited dining options
- Boring for young people
- Far from major airports
Does this match your experience? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
Pros:
- Great weather
- Friendly people
- Growing food scene
Cons:
- Hot summers
- Cold winters
- Limited dining options
- Boring for young people
- Far from major airports
Does this match your experience? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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