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Luna Williams

Best apartments in Jacksonville under ?

We're a young couple and Poverty rate is 10.0%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs ...

1 replies 10 upvotes housing
Carson Rivera

Worst things about Jacksonville nobody talks about

Hey everyone, I'm a 37-year-old social worker and Median household income is $54,069, which feels on the lower side for the area. Rent is about $1,268/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 64--F, so the weather is moderate. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating tha...

8 replies 6 upvotes best-worst
Josiah Brooks

Relocating to Jacksonville, NC -pros and cons?

Hey folks, Crime rate is something to consider -Jacksonville sits at 118.8 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 73,507 people. The city has invested a lot in new development. Anyone in a similar situation?

4 replies 15 upvotes moving
Kinsley

How much do you pay for rent in Jacksonville?

So, I'm originally from Houston and Median household income is $54,069, which feels on the lower side for the area. Poverty rate is 10.0%, which is pretty low. With a population of 73,507, Jacksonville is a smaller city. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new...

10 replies 30 upvotes housing
tucson_jose

Is Jacksonville still affordable?

Random thought, The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Thoughts? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

28 replies 23 upvotes housing
Joseph C.

How much do you pay for rent in Jacksonville?

OK so Homes are going for about $191,700 on average. Household incomes average around $54,069 in Jacksonville. Average temperature is around 64--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a smaller city city with about 73,507 people. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in ...

2 replies 5 upvotes housing
scarlett_kid

Is Jacksonville walkable?

Homes are going for about $191,700 on average. With a population of 73,507, Jacksonville is a smaller city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Anyone in a similar situation?

2 replies 6 upvotes qa
Katherine Robinson

Rent in Jacksonville getting crazy

Longtime lurker here, I'm a remote worker and The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. Any advice would be great. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if y...

2 replies 28 upvotes housing
Jack R.

Cost of living reality check -Jacksonville

So, Military spouse here. Average temperature is around 64--F, so the weather is moderate. Median household income is $54,069, which feels on the lower side for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,268 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene ...

0 replies 28 upvotes housing
Nathan Collins

Top 5 things I love about Jacksonville

Hey everyone, Been living here since 2023. Rent is about $1,268/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 10.0%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Anyone in a similar situation?

3 replies 18 upvotes best-worst
Audrey J.

Is Jacksonville worth it salary-wise?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a remote worker and It's a a smaller city city with about 73,507 people. The median home value here is around $191,700, which is actually reasonable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Does this match your experience? Cost of living is defini...

7 replies 15 upvotes jobs
phillygirl2024

Is public transit usable in Jacksonville?

Hello, I'm a college student here and Crime rate is something to consider -Jacksonville sits at 118.8 per 100K. Household incomes average around $54,069 in Jacksonville. Homes are going for about $191,700 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly,...

2 replies 23 upvotes qa
Luna Wood

Co-working spaces in Jacksonville?

We have two kids and Median household income is $54,069, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 73,507 people. With a population of 73,507, Jacksonville is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 64--F, so the weather is moderate. Property taxes are h...

7 replies 30 upvotes jobs
Lauren E.

Best industries in Jacksonville right now

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and You can expect to pay around $1,268 for rent here. The median home value here is around $191,700, which is actually reasonable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Anyone in a similar situation? The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has im...

0 replies 7 upvotes jobs
Gabriella P.

Is Jacksonville walkable?

Military spouse here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

13 replies 24 upvotes qa
Audrey J.

Grocery stores in Jacksonville -recommendations?

Hey everyone, I grew up here but left for a while. Average temperature is around 64--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $191,700, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $54,069 in Jacksonville. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I...

5 replies 9 upvotes qa
Gabriella P.

Jacksonville job market vs Nashville

OK so I'm originally from St. Louis and It's a a smaller city city with about 73,507 people. Median household income is $54,069, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Would love som...

29 replies 5 upvotes jobs
madeline_native

Remote worker thinking about Jacksonville

Curious what people think. Just moved here 18 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -Jacksonville sits at 118.8 per 100K. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

1 replies 10 upvotes moving
Daniel D.

Should I move to Jacksonville or stay in Phoenix?

Hi all, It's a a smaller city city with about 73,507 people. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spot...

5 replies 19 upvotes moving
Weston M.

Jacksonville quality of life -am I missing something?

Household incomes average around $54,069 in Jacksonville. You can expect to pay around $1,268 for rent here. Homes are going for about $191,700 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a lot of work hon...

6 replies 25 upvotes living
Jace Hall

Job hunting in Jacksonville -tips?

First post here. Is this normal for Jacksonville? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

2 replies 0 upvotes jobs
Josiah Brooks

Rent in Jacksonville getting crazy

Just moved here 7 months ago and Household incomes average around $54,069 in Jacksonville. With a population of 73,507, Jacksonville is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly ...

5 replies 0 upvotes housing
Lauren E.

What's it really like living in Jacksonville?

Random thought, Crime rate is something to consider -Jacksonville sits at 118.8 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I wrong here? The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhood...

0 replies 15 upvotes living
Joseph C.

Housing in Jacksonville compared to Baltimore

Hey everyone, I'm a teacher here and It's a a smaller city city with about 73,507 people. Household incomes average around $54,069 in Jacksonville. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Any advice would be great. Appreciate any input. The weather t...

1 replies 3 upvotes housing
Daniel D.

Best apartments in Jacksonville under ?

Alright, I've been here for 6 years and Poverty rate is 10.0%, which is pretty low. With a population of 73,507, Jacksonville is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 73,507 people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property ta...

3 replies 12 upvotes housing
Gabriella P.

First time home buyer in Jacksonville

Hey folks, I'm originally from Portland and Average temperature is around 64--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 73,507 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly go...

3 replies 8 upvotes housing
Kinsley

Housing in Jacksonville compared to Raleigh

Hey, Median household income is $54,069, which feels on the lower side for the area. Average temperature is around 64--F, so the weather is moderate. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs are where most families end ...

1 replies 4 upvotes housing
Carson Rivera

Worst things about Jacksonville nobody talks about

I relocated for work and You can expect to pay around $1,268 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $191,700, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 73,507, Jacksonville is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 10.0%, which is pr...

6 replies 25 upvotes best-worst
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