Life in Jacksonville research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Jacksonville over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Jacksonville:
The population in Jacksonville is 71,908.
The median home value in Jacksonville is $233,373.
The median income in Jacksonville is $50,185.
The cost of living in Jacksonville is 91 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Jacksonville is $1,181.
The unemployment rate in Jacksonville is 8.9%.
The poverty rate in Jacksonville is 15.5%.
The average high in Jacksonville is 73.2° and the average low is 51.7°.
Crime in Jacksonville summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Jacksonville. Key points include:
There were 1,731 total crimes in Jacksonville in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Jacksonville is 2,385.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Jacksonville is 311.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Jacksonville is 2,073.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Jacksonville is 2.63% above the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Jacksonville / 100k People |
North Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
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Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,731 | 2,385.3 | 2,645.8 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 226 | 311.4 | 419.3 | 369.8 |
Murder | 5 | 6.9 | 8.0 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 24 | 33.1 | 69.2 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 171 | 235.6 | 314.5 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 1,505 | 2,073.9 | 2,226.5 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 247 | 340.4 | 471.2 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 1,194 | 1,645.3 | 1,561.7 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 64 | 88.2 | 193.6 | 282.7 |
Cost of living in Jacksonville summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Jacksonville. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Jacksonville is 91 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Jacksonville is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Jacksonville is $233,373.
The median income in Jacksonville is $50,185.
Living Expense | Jacksonville | North Carolina | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 91 | 95 | 100 | |
Services | 97 | 97 | 100 | |
Groceries | 94 | 98 | 100 | |
Health | 104 | 108 | 100 | |
Housing | 87 | 91 | 100 | |
Transportation | 95 | 92 | 100 | |
Utilities | 103 | 95 | 100 |
The average high in Jacksonville is 73.2° and the average low is 51.7°.
There are 80.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 55.5 inches of precipitation each year with 1.2 inches of snow.
Stat | Jacksonville |
---|---|
Average Annual High | 73.2 |
Average Annual Low | 51.7 |
Annual Precipitation Days | 80.7 |
Average Annual Precipitation | 55.5 |
Average Annual Snowfall | 1.2 |
I have lived in Jacksonville, NC for almost a year, the schools are great in the southwest area, & crime is low. Living here has been good because the cost of living is very low. But if you are looking for a fun town with tons of stuff to do, and a great downtown, this isn't it. Very country and mostly families. Most people drive 1 hour south to Wilmington, NC because there is way more to do there.
Jacksonville, NC is a Military town. There is not a whole lot to do here, but the schools in the southwest area are pretty good considering other cities in NC. Also, the cost of living is very low. However the heat during the summer is almost unbearable and the bugs; especially mosquitoes are horrible, unless you are close to the beach. The only decent months as far as weather goes are March/April, & October. all other times of the year are extreme, and very hard to get used too
the crime rate is fairly high due to the influx in military personnel. the people were kind, the school districts are great. I loved the weather. the pay rate is low.
theres lots of sharks In the water, lots of copper heads and lots of bugs. the gang viololance is fairly high also
The schools are very mediocre. The town is moderately large but there isn't anything to do. The mall is small and everything is so crowded because they don't improve anything.
The s********b, it's where all the good people are at and it seems to be the most popular place to go. Cheap drinks and okay food, better than hooters that's for sure! Plus its close to home.
Pretty quiet except for the lack of major industry. Too many mom and pop operators making a living off of the military. The town needs a major company to come in and change the paradigm.
All the beaches are great. People are very friendly
The current population in Jacksonville is 71,908. The population has increased 4.2% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2022 | 71,908 | -1.8% |
2021 | 73,226 | -0.6% |
2020 | 73,661 | 7.7% |
2019 | 68,404 | 0.1% |
2018 | 68,315 | -1.4% |
2017 | 69,300 | -0.2% |
2016 | 69,415 | 0.0% |
2015 | 69,393 | -0.4% |
2014 | 69,656 | 1.0% |
2013 | 68,989 | - |
53.2% White with 38,270 White residents.
17.7% African American with 12,759 African American residents.
0.6% American Indian with 424 American Indian residents.
2.7% Asian with 1,930 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 175 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 89 Other residents.
6.2% Two Or More with 4,428 Two Or More residents.
19.2% Hispanic with 13,833 Hispanic residents.
Race | Jacksonville | NC | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 53.2% | 61.7% | 58.9% |
African American | 17.7% | 20.6% | 12.1% |
American Indian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
Asian | 2.7% | 3.1% | 5.7% |
Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 6.2% | 3.3% | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 19.2% | 10.0% | 18.7% |
Jacksonville is 38.4% female with 27,643 female residents.
Jacksonville is 61.6% male with 44,264 male residents.
Gender | Jacksonville | NC | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 38.4% | 51.0% | 50.4% |
Male | 61.6% | 49.0% | 49.6% |
2.0% of adults in Jacksonville completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Jacksonville completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Jacksonville completed high school / ged.
28.0% of adults in Jacksonville completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Jacksonville completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Jacksonville completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Jacksonville completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Jacksonville completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Jacksonville completed doctorate degree.
Education | Jacksonville | NC | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 30.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 28.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
4.4% of households in Jacksonville earn Less than $10,000.
3.3% of households in Jacksonville earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.2% of households in Jacksonville earn $15,000 to $24,999.
13.4% of households in Jacksonville earn $25,000 to $34,999.
20.6% of households in Jacksonville earn $35,000 to $49,999.
22.6% of households in Jacksonville earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.1% of households in Jacksonville earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.1% of households in Jacksonville earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.1% of households in Jacksonville earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.3% of households in Jacksonville earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Jacksonville | NC | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 4.4% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 3.3% | 4.3% | 3.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 8.2% | 8.1% | 7.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 13.4% | 8.5% | 7.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 20.6% | 12.3% | 10.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 22.6% | 17.3% | 16.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 10.1% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 11.1% | 15.9% | 17.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 3.1% | 7.2% | 8.8% |
$200,000 or more | 3.3% | 8.5% | 11.4% |