At a Glance
Median Income
$66,981
$37,269 per capita
Home Value
$266,100
Zillow: $282,367
Median Rent
$1,375/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
647/100K
3,309/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.8%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
321 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
3.2 / 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 $66,981 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,269. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% 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 is $266,100 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $282,367. Median rent is $1,375/month, with 32.2% 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 1986.
Safety & Crime
Jacksonville reports 647 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,309/100K. The murder rate is 14.2/100K.
Education
31.8% of adults in Jacksonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jacksonville has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 321 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population961,739
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density1,287/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,981
Per Capita$37,269
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$105,371M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,378
Housing
A
Home Value$266,100
Rent$1,375
Ownership57.4%
Zillow$282,367
Housing Units414,089
Rent Burden32.2%
Crime
F
Violent647/100K
Property3,309/100K
Murder14.2/100K
Assault430/100K
Burglary540/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,402/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days321/yr
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation16 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.8%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations190
Libraries21
Did You Know?
Jacksonville was founded in 1791.
The median home in Jacksonville was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Jacksonville International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.1% 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.
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