At a Glance
Median Income
$46,947
$27,273 per capita
Home Value
$155,300
Zillow: $168,884
Median Rent
$913/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
959/100K
5,249/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Jacksonville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jacksonville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jacksonville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jacksonville residents earn a median household income of $46,947 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,273. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,314 business establishments, including 1,081 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jacksonville is $155,300 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,884. Median rent is $913/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Jacksonville reports 959 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 152% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,249/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.5% of adults in Jacksonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jacksonville has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population29,285
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density1,021/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,947
Per Capita$27,273
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$41,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221
Housing
A+
Home Value$155,300
Rent$913
Ownership49.4%
Zillow$168,884
Housing Units13,377
Rent Burden32.2%
Crime
F
Violent959/100K
Property5,249/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault718/100K
Burglary994/100K
Health
Obesity42.3%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death12,283/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain51.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation297 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute20 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Jacksonville was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.517 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 1,081 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.