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Jacksonville, NC
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Jacksonville, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is Jacksonville a Good Place to Live?
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 2.6% (28% below 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 $254,898. 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 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,367/100K.
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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.