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Jacksonville, NC is a medium-sized city located in Onslow County, North Carolina. It is a popular destination for retirees and families alike due to its proximity to the beach and its laid-back lifestyle. According to BestPlaces Rankings, Jacksonville excels in several areas including cost of living, crime rate, housing affordability, access to amenities, healthcare quality, education quality and job prospects. In terms of cost of living, Jacksonville ranks highly with lower than average housing costs and low taxes. The crime rate in Jacksonville is also quite low making it one of the safest places to live in the region. Additionally, the city offers plenty of amenities such as great restaurants and shopping destinations. Furthermore, when it comes to education quality and healthcare quality Jacksonville has numerous schools and hospitals that provide excellent services. Finally, job prospects are quite good with numerous businesses located in the area offering employment opportunities. Overall, Jacksonville is an ideal location for retirees or those looking for a relaxed lifestyle with plenty of opportunity for growth and development.

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#10 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
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#83 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
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#163 Best Green Cities
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#318 2005 Best Places to Live
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Over 7 years ago

My husband and I are older, he is a disabled veteran and we are retired on moderate to low income. We have lived in different areas including SC. Some pros of living in  More

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Over 8 years ago

Jacksonville North Carolina is a great area to live considering the proximity to the beach and the low cost of living. The area has experienced tremendous growth in the  More

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Hello, we will be moving to the Jacksonville area this fall and need some advice. We will be moving from TX, so we have never been to Jacksonville before and know  More

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