At a Glance
Median Income
$54,069
$29,061 per capita
Home Value
$191,700
Zillow: $263,173
Median Rent
$1,268/mo
31.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
240/100K
1,848/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
15.8% smoking rate
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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jacksonville residents earn a median household income of $54,069 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,061. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,377 business establishments, including 418 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jacksonville is $191,700 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,173. Median rent is $1,268/month, with 31.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Jacksonville reports 240 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,848/100K. The murder rate is 2.8/100K.
Education
25.0% of adults in Jacksonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jacksonville has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population73,507
Median Age23.3 yrs
Density1,506/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans21.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,069
Per Capita$29,061
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$12,502M
Avg Weekly Wage$902
Housing
A+
Home Value$191,700
Rent$1,268
Ownership37.0%
Zillow$263,173
Housing Units24,963
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
F
Violent240/100K
Property1,848/100K
Murder2.8/100K
Assault194/100K
Burglary237/100K
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,505/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain56.5 in/yr
Elevation23 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute15 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Jacksonville was founded in 1757.
The median home in Jacksonville was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 418 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.