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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Piper Wilson

Pros and cons of Jacksonville after 7 years

Longtime lurker here, The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $703 for rent here. Poverty rate is 8.5%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $62,615, which feels about average for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not p...

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Cora

Co-working spaces in Jacksonville?

Hello, Rent is about $703/month for a decent place. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Sadie M.

Jacksonville vs Charlotte -which is better?

Alright, The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Is this normal for Jacksonville? The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Piper Wilson

Living in Jacksonville -the reality

First post here. I'm retired and The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 17,490 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What are your go-to spots?

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Daniel King

Day-to-day life in Jacksonville, IL

So, Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What do you all think?

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Joshua Clark

What surprised you most about Jacksonville?

Random thought, Been living here since 2016. Median household income is $62,615, which feels about average for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cheers.

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Cora

Best industries in Jacksonville right now

Longtime lurker here, I grew up here but left for a while. Median household income is $62,615, which feels about average for the area. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Let me know your thoughts.

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Joshua Clark

Working in Jacksonville -salaries realistic?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Median household income is $62,615, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $703 for rent here. The median home value here is around $128,300, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $128,300 on average. The une...

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Maverick

Unpopular opinion about Jacksonville

Not sure if this has been asked before, but The median home value here is around $128,300, which is actually reasonable.

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