At a Glance
Median Income
$60,000
$35,032 per capita
Home Value
$190,600
Zillow: $321,928
Median Rent
$1,583/mo
40.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.9%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.6%
10.2% 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jacksonville residents earn a median household income of $60,000 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,032. The unemployment rate stands at 10.9% (203% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,766 business establishments, including 308 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jacksonville is $190,600 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,928. Median rent is $1,583/month, with 40.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
36.9% of adults in Jacksonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jacksonville has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population539
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density149/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$35,032
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,966M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,342
Housing
A+
Home Value$190,600
Rent$1,583
Ownership76.0%
Zillow$321,928
Housing Units317
Rent Burden40.5%
Health
Obesity26.6%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,563/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain38.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,059 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.9%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+18.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 75%
Commute23 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Jacksonville was built in 1958.
25.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 308 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.