Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida Overview

Jacksonville scores 49.3/100 overall (C), ranking #14 of 20 cities in Florida — below the state composite of 52.8. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 72/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 28/100.

Income & Employment in Jacksonville

The median household income in Jacksonville is $68,069, 5% below the statewide median of $71,516. The local unemployment rate of 3.6% is lower than the state’s 4.3%. Population grew 1.6% recently.

Cost of Living in Jacksonville

Jacksonville has a cost of living index of 99.2 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $266,100. Median monthly rent is $1,375. Renters spend 24.2% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Jacksonville

The adult obesity rate in Jacksonville is 34.8% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 13.2%. Residents report an average of 18.8 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Florida ranks #36 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Jacksonville

Jacksonville has a high school graduation rate of 91.6%. With a student-teacher ratio of 23:1, class sizes tend to be larger than the national median. Per-pupil spending is $11,651. The city has 171 public schools serving 118,029 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Jacksonville

The annual average temperature in Jacksonville is 70.5°F. Summers average 81.1°F. Winters average 60.2°F. Annual precipitation is 43.4 inches.

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