Jacksonville Beach, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Duval County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
23,601 Population 3,224/sq mi density
$115,825 Median Income $75,574 per capita
$523,600 Home Value $638,241 Zillow
$1,867 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
71°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$115,825 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$523,600 home value, $1,867/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Jacksonville Beach, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$115,825
54% above
$75,574 per capita
Home Value
$523,600
86% above
Zillow: $638,241
Median Rent
$1,867/mo
61% above
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
58.2%
73% above
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.9%
13% below
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F

How Jacksonville Beach Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Jacksonville Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
154%
Home Value
186%
Rent
161%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
173%
Unemployment
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jacksonville Beach a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Jacksonville Beach residents earn a median household income of $115,825 , which is 54% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $75,574. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 35,090 business establishments, including 2,310 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jacksonville Beach is $523,600 , 86% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $638,241. Median rent is $1,867/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Education

58.2% of adults in Jacksonville Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% above the national average). 96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jacksonville Beach has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population23,601
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density3,224/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$115,825
Per Capita$75,574
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$105,371M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,378

Housing

A
Home Value$523,600
Rent$1,867
Ownership68.5%
Zillow$638,241
Housing Units12,564
Rent Burden26.3%

Health

Obesity27.9%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death11,402/100K

Climate

Avg Temp71°F
Rain52.4 in/yr
Elevation8 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+58.2%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+24.6%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute23 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries21

Did You Know?

Jacksonville Beach was founded in 1831.
The median home in Jacksonville Beach was built in 1984.
24.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northeast Florida Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 2,310 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 142 fatal vehicle crashes.