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
Jacksonville - 2/20/2010
Schools are terrible. Air quality is terrible. Water quality is terrible. Crime rate is terrible. Job opportunities not so good. Very conservative. Lots of Baptist influence.
Climate is nice. Libraries are great. Park system is wonderful. Riverside neighborhood is
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poor economy - 12/21/2009
this area was based on turism and constuction. Both are gone and wont be back to any meaningfull degree soon. If you are in elder care or Healthcare in general there is work for you here. No maunfacturing to speak of, and this is a very violent town. It is a military town with several naval bases and after 6 years with them I would not live in another military base town again.And on a personal note, the natives are still fighting( and loseing the civil
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Cosmopolitan blues - 12/7/2009
Lived in Jax for a number of years than came back some 15 years later. Vast improvement in urbanisation. Comfortable and convenient. BUT - public transport is a joke. (much as the rest of the US, I guess) Compared to Europe the US is in the Middle Ages. Very sad to see. Jax Beach a GREAT plus. Weather excellent. Planning to retire here (just as long as I can still drive and dont have to take a bus!!) Restaurants - really good ones - not so abundant. Public schooling, if you have younger kids, the usual
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Love it here in Riverside - 11/27/2009
We blindly moved to Jacksonville roughly four months ago and were lucky enough to find a house in the Riverside/Avondale area. I couldn't be happier! The neighborhood is great, the streets are beautiful with fifty year old oak trees shading them year round. There seems to always something going on that is free from the first Friday of the month block party in Five Points, to the art/farmers market every Saturday from April until December. There are beautiful parks all over the area and it's near downtown. Not to mention the decades-old traditions they keep. I abosolutely love it here, and I had come to Jacksonville assuming I would have to get by just making 'the best of it'. Riverside feels like my own little utopia in a crazy city. However, in relation to other southern cities, Jacksonville has been an urban blessing. With a melting pot of people, it seems that yes, although there is still racism and discrimination, it seems to be on a far lower scale than in other southern cities.
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The people in Jax - 10/5/2009
We moved here 6 months ago (for a job transfer) and hate it with every bone in our body. Anyone who chooses to live here by choice has major issues. The entire Jax area is nasty and run down. There is no "nice" area to Jax. IDK what the heck people are talking about, when they say "You can go here and here or live here, it's the nice area with no or low crime." There is NO place here that is like that! I swear! Okay everyone I am going to be honest with you! Here's the low down on everything I have seen here!
There are 4 types of people:
1)the old ones that don't smile and will walk right into you no matter what. They are all the old ones that move here from the cold weather and they are rude as crap.
2)The rich ones. yea their houses are like 5 million dollars, so I am hoping with money like that they have brains and never actually "live" in those homes! but somewhere in Cabo or something! You rarely see the "rich" ones.
3)The
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Jacksonville is great! - 9/7/2009
Jacksonville is a great city for so many reasons. If you're a water person you have the beaches and St. Johns River, which is lovely. There's also a great night life, restaraunts etc.Crime is a bit high here, but it is almost exclusively domestic or gang related. Pick your partners well and don't join a gang and you'll be a ok ;-)
Also, we seem to be in a good location for missing hurricanes. We get smacked by Tropical storms on occasion but at least you don't have to
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Going Broke - 6/14/2009
Jacksonville is going down the tubes very fast because this city
cannot warp speed to the 21 st century.In all aspects of life this city is stuck in the past,I strongly recommend another sunny state and place to
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Sunny Florida - 5/22/2009
During spring and summer Jacksonville, Fl. holds true to the Sunshine State name. Winters can be cold, but nowhere near as cold as up north. Weather wise, no other state can beat
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