Jacksonville, Florida
City Overview
As of 2007, Jacksonville's population is 794,555 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 8.01 percent.
The median home cost in Jacksonville is $265,200. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.19 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Jacksonville's cost of living is 8.67% Lower than the U.S. average.
Jacksonville public schools spend $5,080 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 19 students per teacher in Jacksonville.
The unemployment rate in Jacksonville is 3.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Jacksonville jobs have Increased by 2.52 percent.
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People
The 2007 Jacksonville, FL, population is 794,555. There are 1,051 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Jacksonville, FL
The median age is 34.6. The US median is 37.6. 54.88% of people in Jacksonville, FL, are married. 13.21% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.53 people. 21.77% of people are married, with children. 11.95% have children, but are single.
Race in Jacksonville, FL
61.45% of people are white, 31.78% are black, 3.28% are asian, 0.32% are native american, and 3.89% claim 'Other'.
4.65% of the people in Jacksonville, FL, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 95.35% are non-hispanic).
Jacksonville People SperlingViews
re: Generally - 9/16/2007: really?... (read more)Generally: My wife and I moved to Jacksonville 4 years ago and have regretted it ever since.
If you are conservative, close-minded, enjoy big box retailing, chain... (read more)if you are ready to give it all up!: I have lived in Jacksonville the majority of my life. And I have a great job, i live in a middle class neighborhood, and my son attends one of the local christian... (read more)Have an opinion about Jacksonville? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jacksonville Click Here
Economy
The unemployment rate in Jacksonville, FL, is 3.20%, with job growth of 2.52%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 27.31%.
Jacksonville, FL Taxes
Jacksonville, FL,sales tax rate is 7.00%. Income tax is 0.00%.
Jacksonville, FL Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $23,309, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $46,414.
Jacksonville Economy SperlingViews
First Coast should be your First Choice: Jacksonville, FL is coming onto it's own right now. We have a HUGE Port Authority project coming on, that will bring 10k to 15K more jobs to the area directly - in... (read more)Public Transportation: Virtually non-usable. Routes are long and slow. It can take you 2 hours by bus to get downtown which is a 20 minute drive by car. There aren't any Park and Ride Lots... (read more)Lack of planned development : I lived in Jacksonville for one and a half years. Coming from Europe, I really experienced a complete culture shock. No public transportation, no nightlife, needy... (read more)Have an opinion about Jacksonville? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jacksonville Click Here
| Unemployment Rate | 3.20% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | 2.52% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 27.31% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 0.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $23,309 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $46,414 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 13.59% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 11.49% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 12.65% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 17.69% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 20.34% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 10.98% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 8.89% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 2.99% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.92% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.46% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 13.76% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 17.73% | 20.24% |
| Service | 13.91% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 32.62% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.23% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 9.48% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 12.26% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in Jacksonville, FL, is $265,200. Home appreciation is -2.19% over the last year. The median age of Jacksonville, FL, real estate is 27 years.
Jacksonville, FL Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 33.75% of the Jacksonville, FL, population. 7.79% of houses and apartments in Jacksonville, FL, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Jacksonville Housing SperlingViews
Best Real Estate Opportunities in Norteast Florida: Fantastic real estate opportunities; great weather, wonderful... (read more)HOUSING HIGH: I HAVE LIVED IN JACKSONVILLE ALL MY LIFE AND THE HOUSING MARKET HAS SKY ROCKETED. JOB MARKET HOWEVERER HAS NOT INCREASED PAY IN RELATION TO THIS. WEATHER IS NICE. ... (read more)Good real estate values: The price of homes in Jacksonville is still relatively modest. However, prices are going up pretty fast each year. Experts say this is one of the few markets that is not... (read more)Have an opinion about Jacksonville? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jacksonville Click Here
| Median Home Age | 27 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $265,200 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | -2.19% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 58.08% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 7.79% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 33.75% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $12.33 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 1.79% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 3.44% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 5.79% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 9.83% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 13.62% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 30.49% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.34% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 12.23% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 3.42% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 1.49% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 1.57% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.58% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 11.66% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 7.40% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 8.75% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 19.20% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 15.45% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 13.74% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 12.74% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 6.24% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 4.82% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 283 physicians per capita in Jacksonville, FL. The US average is 170.
Jacksonville, FL Health Index
Air quality in Jacksonville, FL is 11 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Jacksonville, FL is 25 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 10 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Jacksonville Health SperlingViews
re: Jacksonville Fl. smells bad, the water is bad : your right about that, it's all abut appreance but it anit really what it looks like to... (read more)Jacksonville Fl. smells bad, the water is bad and : Of all the places I've lived, I can honestly say the Jacksonville and the surrounding area was the worst! I found the area to be unlivable. Traffic is a nightmare,... (read more)Healthy Living: Wonderful place to live! Jacksonville (actually I live in Ponte Vedra Beach) has a mixture of people, which allows for extreme variety in every direction! I feel that... (read more)Have an opinion about Jacksonville? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jacksonville Click Here
Crime
Jacksonville, FL, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 6. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Jacksonville, FL, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 5. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Jacksonville Crime SperlingViews
Crime Increase: I have lived in Jacksonville off an on since 1985. We relocated again here due to a Navy transfer about 2 years ago, and I thought this would be our last move. The crime... (read more)Crime: Crime is high; everyday you wake up to hear that someone has been shot; check out our news website at News4jax.com; The police are doing their best to keep the peace;... (read more)family oriented?: As a military member from Tx. I have seen alot of great and wonderful places
unfortunately the Jacksonville area is not one of them.
At any given time all you hear on... (read more)Have an opinion about Jacksonville? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jacksonville Click Here
Climate
Jacksonville, FL, gets 49 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 115.
On average, there are 221 sunny days per year in Jacksonville, FL. The July high is around 91 degrees. The January low is 49. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 29 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Jacksonville Climate SperlingViews
It's a swamp.: If it weren't for air conditioning, no one would live here. The summers are very hot and very humid, and it lasts for 6 months. Fortunately, this summer has had enough... (read more)Summers: Summers are brutal and take getting use to. Temperatures in the 90's with humidity to match makes it difficult to perform outside activities - such as gardening. And, as... (read more)Climate: The climate during the winter and spring in Jacksonville is very mild. The summer is hot and very... (read more)Have an opinion about Jacksonville? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jacksonville Click Here
Educate
Jacksonville, FL, schools spend $5,080 per student. There are 19 pupils per teacher, 863 students per librarian, and 582 children per counselor in Jacksonville, FL schools.
Jacksonville Education SperlingViews
schools: The school system here seems to be improving. There is the magnet program which allows students to attend a school that is more directed toward there interests. Love... (read more)life in the city : we need more roads for less traffic and more shopping centers. if dogs, cats, or any animal that dont have a home we can put them in the vet and put them up for adoption... (read more)great quality of life: family friendly city with decent entertainment, good weather, and beaches -- at an affordable cost of... (read more)Have an opinion about Jacksonville? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jacksonville Click Here
Transportation
The average one-way commute in Jacksonville, FL, takes 27 minutes. 79% of commuters drive their own car alone. 13% carpool with others. 2% take mass transit and 2% work from home.
Jacksonville Transportation SperlingViews
Public Transportation: Virtually non-usable. Routes are long and slow. It can take you 2 hours by bus to get downtown which is a 20 minute drive by car. There aren't any Park and Ride Lots... (read more)Lack of planned development : I lived in Jacksonville for one and a half years. Coming from Europe, I really experienced a complete culture shock. No public transportation, no nightlife, needy... (read more)It's a swamp.: If it weren't for air conditioning, no one would live here. The summers are very hot and very humid, and it lasts for 6 months. Fortunately, this summer has had enough... (read more)Have an opinion about Jacksonville? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jacksonville Click Here
Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Jacksonville, FL is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Jacksonville, FL is more expensive.
Overall, Jacksonville, FL cost of living is 91.33.
Jacksonville Cost of Living SperlingViews
cost of living: cost of living is great. A lot of bang for your... (read more)time to go: i have live in jacksonville for 21 yrs and it is time for me t find a new place to live.it has gotten so... (read more)Cost of Living has gotten out of control . . .: I lived in Jacksonville several years ago, moved away for eight years and came back. It is NOT the same Jax, and in my opinion, has not changed for the better. Housing... (read more)Have an opinion about Jacksonville? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jacksonville Click Here
Religion
44.19% of the people in Jacksonville, FL are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 8.33% are Catholic; 29.56% are Protestant; 0.67% are LDS; 4.53% are another Christian faith; 0.78% in Jacksonville, FL are Jewish; 0.04% are an eastern faith; 0.28% affilite with Islam.
Jacksonville Religion SperlingViews
schools: The school system here seems to be improving. There is the magnet program which allows students to attend a school that is more directed toward there interests. Love... (read more)life in the city : we need more roads for less traffic and more shopping centers. if dogs, cats, or any animal that dont have a home we can put them in the vet and put them up for adoption... (read more)great quality of life: family friendly city with decent entertainment, good weather, and beaches -- at an affordable cost of... (read more)Have an opinion about Jacksonville? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jacksonville Click Here
| Percent Religious | 44.19% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 8.33% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 29.56% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.67% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 18.89% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 1.69% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 2.60% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.88% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 3.67% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.83% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 4.53% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.78% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.04% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.28% | 0.54% |
Voting
41.62% of the people in Jacksonville, FL are registered as Democrats. 57.78% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.59%.
Jacksonville Voting SperlingViews
re: SEWAGE FOR THE PEOPLE - 5/16/2007: where are you all moving to... (read more)SEWAGE FOR THE PEOPLE: When I married my husband, I moved to his hometown-Jacksonville. That will be 27 years ago this May. We have lived in the same house, raising a family, for 23 years.... (read more)Crime Increase: I have lived in Jacksonville off an on since 1985. We relocated again here due to a Navy transfer about 2 years ago, and I thought this would be our last move. The crime... (read more)Have an opinion about Jacksonville? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jacksonville Click Here
