At a Glance
Median Income
$115,825
$75,574 per capita
Home Value
$523,600
Zillow: $626,924
Median Rent
$1,867/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
471/100K
3,571/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.2%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.9%
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
306 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jacksonville Beach a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
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 1.2% (67% 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 $626,924. 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.
Safety & Crime
Jacksonville Beach reports 471 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,571/100K. The murder rate is 4.2/100K.
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. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population23,601
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density3,224/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$115,825
Per Capita$75,574
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$105,371M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,378
Housing
A
Home Value$523,600
Rent$1,867
Ownership68.5%
Zillow$626,924
Housing Units12,564
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
F
Violent471/100K
Property3,571/100K
Murder4.2/100K
Assault279/100K
Burglary242/100K
Health
Obesity27.9%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death11,402/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain52.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 2,310 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 142 fatal vehicle crashes.