Living in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jacksonville Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Jacksonville Beach has 23,654 residents with a median age of 46.1. The median household income is $120,698 (62% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $575,800, the median rent is $1,848/month.
Jacksonville Beach at a glance
- Population
- 23,654
- Median age
- 46.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $120,698State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $575,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,848/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 68.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Jacksonville Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 62% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 60% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March to May and November.
Cost of living in Jacksonville Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jacksonville Beach the median home value is $575,800, 73% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,848 per month, which is 27.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,472 a month in housing costs.
Jacksonville Beach median household income
The median household income in Jacksonville Beach is $120,698 and the income per person is $79,262. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Jacksonville Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,008
- Owner-occupied
- 68.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.2%
- Vacant
- 15.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.12
Jacksonville Beach demographics
- Population
- 23,654
- Median age
- 46.1
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 21.8%
- Households
- 11,042
- Foreign-born
- 5.4%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jacksonville Beach ›
Education in Jacksonville Beach
59.5% of adults 25 and older in Jacksonville Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 25.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jacksonville Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 26.4%
- Drive alone
- 64.3%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Jacksonville Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Beach | 23,654 | $120,698 | $575,800 | $1,848 |
| Neptune Beach | 7,168 | $119,294 | $670,900 | $1,763 |
| Atlantic Beach | 13,363 | $118,935 | $630,200 | $2,159 |
| Palm Valley | 19,796 | $116,625 | $690,800 | $1,856 |
| Sawgrass | 4,929 | $122,500 | $888,500 | $1,951 |
| Nocatee | 27,442 | $141,868 | $648,800 | $3,501 |
| Jacksonville | 977,670 | $69,872 | $293,700 | $1,465 |
| Fruit Cove | 35,877 | $141,863 | $484,000 | $2,336 |
| Orange Park | 9,055 | $77,106 | $313,100 | $1,429 |
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What is the median household income in Jacksonville Beach, FL?
The median household income in Jacksonville Beach is $120,698, 62% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Jacksonville Beach?
The median home value in Jacksonville Beach is $575,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Jacksonville Beach?
The median gross rent in Jacksonville Beach is $1,848 per month, about 27.8% of household income.
Is Jacksonville Beach, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 62% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 60% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Jacksonville Beach?
The median age in Jacksonville Beach is 46.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Jacksonville Beach?
The average commute to work in Jacksonville Beach is 24 minutes; 26.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jacksonville Beach?
The unemployment rate in Jacksonville Beach is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jacksonville Beach?
59.5% of adults in Jacksonville Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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