What BestPlaces Users Say about Jacksonville
Background Information:
Jacksonville, Florida is a popular city located in the northeastern part of the state. It is known for its bustling city life, beautiful beaches, and diverse culture. With a population of over 900,000, Jacksonville is the largest city in Florida and offers a wide range of opportunities for residents. From its vibrant downtown area to its suburban neighborhoods, Jacksonville is a popular place to live for individuals and families alike. However, with any city, there are always pros and cons to consider when deciding to call it home.
User Reviews:
1. From "Samantha W." on BestPlaces.net: "I've lived in Jacksonville my whole life and I have to say, it's a great place to live. The weather is amazing, the people are friendly, and there is always something to do. However, the traffic can be a nightmare and the cost of living is definitely on the higher side."
2. From "John S." on BestPlaces.net: "Jacksonville has a lot to offer in terms of job opportunities and entertainment. However, as a resident for over 10 years, I have seen a decline in the overall safety of the city. Crime rates have been on the rise and it's something to consider when choosing to live here."
3. From "Karen M." on BestPlaces.net: "I moved to Jacksonville from a small town and I have to say, it's been a great change for me. The city is filled with diverse cultures and there is always something new to try. The only downside is the hurricane season, but it's worth it to live here."
4. From "Mike D." on BestPlaces.net: "I've lived in Jacksonville for a few years now and I have to say, it's not my favorite place. The city is spread out and it's hard to get around without a car. The public transportation system is lacking and the traffic can be unbearable during rush hour."
based on 174 ReviewsGet to know Jacksonville with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Jacksonville
will be moving to jax - 10/24/2015
There are a lot bad reviews,but large cities have some of every thing. I have lived all over the world and seen the good and the bad. You just have to choose your specific place and make the best of it. I've lived in Jacksonville temporarily before and will be moving back permanently. The worst part about the negative reviews is how the post will accuse the community of being closed-minded and yet will bash every belief held by others that is not in line with their own...go figure. It seems that if you're a conservative then you're "backwards " and uneducated. That's closed-minded! Progressives and conservatives clash but the truth remains unchanged. It's too bad we can't come together to identify truth. Anyway, Jacksonville will be what you make of it. Your lifestyle will either bring peace or trouble. Intelligent decisions will avoid most of the world's depravity and lead to a good quality of life wherever you
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St John's county - 7/21/2015
Jacksonville is not in St John's County, it's in Duval. I live in Ponte Vedra Beach which is in St John's County.
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So, Jacksonville - 12/23/2014
People who have bad things to say about the city probably don't live in a good neighborhood. The overall feeling that you get from being in one section of this city is much different from being in the next. I think the best place to find a house would be in Old San Marco. There are good people there, and it is close to some of the top schools. Plus, house prices aren't as high as in nearby Granada. As for the crime rate, it is pretty high, but most residents aren't affected by it. The problem is that we need more police for such a large city. There are lots of things to do, and you aren't too far from other attractions in Florida (Disney World, Universal, St. Augustine,
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went to UNF in Jacksonville then moved away asap - 4/23/2014
I was raised in Brevard County, FL. UNF is a great campus and the beach area in Jacksonville is nice. However both my brother and I could not find jobs after earning bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice in that area. I moved each year I lived there because the base music from neighbors and cars was so bad. I graduated in 2003 and resided there from 2001-2004. The traffic sucks, the water and power frequently would go out, and the beachside restaurants and bars were too pricey. 3/5 of that city is the hood. I am so glad I came back to Brevard. We have 72 miles of beaches, tons of beach volleyball, parks, and nice restaurants with bands, and no heavy traffic. It is much more laid back here. Lots of medical office, engineering firms, hotels, beachside cities, and stores.
We do not have major crime and very small pockets of ghetto areas. Granted out population is smaller but so is all of the bad factors that increase with the population.
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Jacksonville Florida YOU WILL REGRET LIVING HERE - 12/11/2013
I came here in 1995 from California, LA. And it was decent when I got here and quiet. This city is so damn expensive, poor quality of life, absolutely no jobs whatsoever! I can't even understand why it is so expensive. It's very expensive to rent, I have lived all over Jacksonville, and Everywhere in Florida. I can understand if you go down south some, but JAX florida takes the toll. We have very poor and ghetto schools all over. I have also lived in many other States and this one is next in line for poverty stricken, bad economy. If your thinking of locating unless you make plenty of money don't bother coming here. They charge Hollywood prices for low budget housing. Of course people from NY would say it's better, NY is more expensive, also CAly people, but I can even understand why Caly is expensive, but even there to is not worth living unless you make more than middle class. That's a fact! HOT BORING HOT BORING EXPENSIVE! I have called every staffing agency in Jax believe me there
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You decide...Jacksonville, FL - 10/31/2013
You can't drive 3 miles in Jacksonville without seeing one, if not all of the following: Sex Toy store, roadside marker of a traffic fatality or a Pawn Shop.
Tie that all together with a blistering heat, brutal humidity and a crime rate that ranks 24th out of the thousands of cities in the Nation, and the 10th worst water quality in the U.S. (The website 24/7 Wall St. examined the quality of water supplies in most major America cities, using data collected from multiple sources for five years (ending in 2009) by Environmental Working Group (EWG), based in Washington, D.C.)
And I can't imagine being able to do better with no effort whatsoever in choosing a place to work and live.
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Jacksonville needs jobs - 10/25/2013
Jacksonville has high unemployment. The pay is ludicrous. A degree means nothing here. The zoo is vastly improved and a fun place. The air pollution is not as bad as it was 30 years ago. The Saint Johns area has very low crime and excellent schools. The Town Center has been one the more recent bright spots. Most of the people are friendly and considerate. The Middleburg element adds a redneck mean streak. The drivers in Deerwood are very rude. Climate wise it is hot and humid most of the time. Utilities are high, and commutes are long. The St Johns River has been exploited big business and polluted by sewage. It is a good ole boys town and now state. At least the tolls were removed. People may dress poorly but then again we are trying to keep our homes on meager pay. If we could find decent jobs we would stay but that is doubtful. Hopefully the Jaguars will get some sense and bring Tim Tebow here. That would give the city new energy and excitement.
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family - 10/15/2013
used to be a great city for rasing family now so so nothing special any more
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Jacksonville Florida - 6/18/2013
If you are educated with at least half a brain...Jacksonville is not the place for you! This is a slave state and it doesn't matter what race you are. I don't know how Jacksonville expects somebody to make a living on $10.00 an hour, JEA is high as hell, apartments are priced really low compared to other cities but you have to be making at least $30,000 to live here comfortably. Do you know why so many people get evicted because they have you sign an "at will" clause when you start working which says if we don't like your ass, we can fire you and there is nothing you can do. And they are right. So you might ask why not just move to another state, well it takes money to move and at 10.00 an hour you better not miss a day of work or you will be like all of us...just a paycheck away from being homeless.
I worked at UNF as a custodian...even though I have a degree..I do have to eat..anyway, they wouldn't hire me for any administrative positions but they hired me as a
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