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Review of Jacksonville, North Carolina

In Desperate Need of Advice!
Star Rating - 1/21/2012
Hi, Can anyone offer any advice on Jacksonville? I am a single Mom of a 16 year old boy and am considering taking a position in Jacksonville and relocating there. My two major concerns are 1) Will this be a good place for a 16 yr old boy, ie: lots of teens, safe, fun stuff, walkable, bike riders, etc and 2) With an income of barely 30k a year, will we be able to live a decent life? Any and all suggestions and opinions would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks
Gina | Pacific Grove, CA
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Jacksonville NC is a good place to live if you're retired and ex-military. Median home price is around 125k. A lot of things to see and do in the area. Beaches are not that far away. Based on my observations since visiting there a few times, I'd say it's a pretty decent place to live and/or raise families. Jacksonville is very much a Military town. A very affordable place to live. Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River very close by and then MCAS Cherry Point just up the road.
Michael | Elk Garden, WV | Report Abuse
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It's a great place to live...very safe , low cost of living, super climate...the only possible negative might be the lack of activities/action for your son. It is a bit quiet and peaceful!
Rose | Rupert, ID | Report Abuse
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It's a great place to live...very safe, low cost of living, super climate. The one negative might be the lack of action /activities for your son. It is very quiet and peaceful!
Rose | Rupert, ID | Report Abuse
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