Living in Jacksonville, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jacksonville · Census data 2020–2024
Jacksonville has 977,670 residents with a median age of 36.5. The median household income is $69,872 (6% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $293,700, the median rent is $1,465/month.
Jacksonville at a glance
- Population
- 977,670
- Median age
- 36.5State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $69,872State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $293,700State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,465/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 57.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Jacksonville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Jacksonville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jacksonville the median home value is $293,700, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,465 per month, which is 32.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,730 a month in housing costs.
Jacksonville median household income
The median household income in Jacksonville is $69,872 and the income per person is $38,879. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Jacksonville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 430,825
- Owner-occupied
- 57.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.4%
- Vacant
- 8.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.42
Jacksonville demographics
- Population
- 977,670
- Median age
- 36.5
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 14.9%
- Households
- 394,370
- Foreign-born
- 12.5%
- Veterans
- 10.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jacksonville ›
Education in Jacksonville
33.2% of adults 25 and older in Jacksonville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 10.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jacksonville
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 15.5%
- Drive alone
- 70.9%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.9%
Jacksonville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 977,670 | $69,872 | $293,700 | $1,465 |
| Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace | 14,755 | $59,388 | $224,900 | $1,457 |
| Orange Park | 9,055 | $77,106 | $313,100 | $1,429 |
| Nassau Village-Ratliff | 4,737 | $62,417 | $253,000 | $1,398 |
| Lakeside | 32,105 | $81,684 | $273,900 | $1,479 |
| Oakleaf Plantation | 32,070 | $108,543 | $351,200 | $2,058 |
| Atlantic Beach | 13,363 | $118,935 | $630,200 | $2,159 |
| Neptune Beach | 7,168 | $119,294 | $670,900 | $1,763 |
| Fleming Island | 29,766 | $116,611 | $422,400 | $1,935 |
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What is the median household income in Jacksonville, FL?
The median household income in Jacksonville is $69,872, 6% lower 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?
The median home value in Jacksonville is $293,700, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Jacksonville?
The median gross rent in Jacksonville is $1,465 per month, about 32.8% of household income.
Is Jacksonville, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
What is the median age in Jacksonville?
The median age in Jacksonville is 36.5 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Jacksonville?
The average commute to work in Jacksonville is 24 minutes; 15.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jacksonville?
The unemployment rate in Jacksonville is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jacksonville?
33.2% of adults in Jacksonville 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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