Hey folks, My partner and I are With a population of 23,601, Jacksonville Beach is a small town. Crime rate is something to consider -Jacksonville Beach sits at 471.3 per 100K. It's a a small town city with about 23,601 people. The median home value here is around $523,600, which is pretty steep. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. What would you do? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Axel Ross
The food scene here is tough. Tons of great Indian places. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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Wesley Peterson
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from Dallas and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Uptown. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in retail. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.
No regrets on my end..
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Riley W.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value walkability, you'll love it. The healthcare is genuinely hit or miss and I've found it's been a really good experience overall. My neighborhood (South) is manageable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Chicago, be prepared for the culture shock. nightlife is completely different here. And Not a lot of cultural diversity.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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