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Jacksonville, FL

Florida's largest city by land — beaches, river, military.

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Population
961,739
+1.21% YoY
Median rent
$1,500/mo
Median home
$300k
Sunny days/yr
221
School rating
5/10
Walk score
26/100

Demographics

Historic trends & YoY changes

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Diversity index: 0.63/100

Job market

Median income$66,981
Unemployment3.2%
Job growth (yoy)2%

Top industries

LogisticsBankingHealthcare

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Walk & schools

School Rating

5/10

Based on public school performance, graduation rates, and college readiness.

Walk score26/100
Transit score17/100
Bike score45/100

Walk, Transit & Bike scores out of 100 (higher = more accessible). School rating out of 10.

Climate

Sun days scaled ÷10 for readability.

Safety

Violent crime index8
Property crime index55

Lower is safer (US avg ≈ 22 violent / 35 property).

Cost of living

COL index95

100 = US national average. Near average.

Best time to visit

Prime months

Mar–Apr–May, Sep–Oct–Nov

Shoulder
Jun, Aug
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Jul–Aug (humidity)
Sun
Plenty of sun
Rain
Wet — pack layers

Summers average 91°F, winters 53°F. wet — pack layers; plenty of sun.

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