Jacksonville, Florida
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Jacksonville.
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How much does it cost to live in Jacksonville?
For relocators asking how much Jacksonville costs: the housing index sits at 95 versus 100 nationally, with homes near $266,100 and rents near $1,375. Local median income is about $66,981 and unemployment recently ran 5.0% (U.S. 4.2%). Commutes average 26 minutes. Violent-offense rates run about 647.4 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 95U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $266,100U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,375U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $66,981U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 5.0%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 26 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 647.4per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 91°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Jacksonville compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 1,009,833City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $66,981Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year15% below U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 95ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year5% below U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $266,100City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year12% below U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,375City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-yearNear U.S. avg ($1,348)U.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 5.0%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026Near U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 26 minNear U.S. avg (25 min)U.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 2642% below U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 647.4annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)10% above U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 3309.5annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)7% above U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 91°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals4.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 49°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals15.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 47.6 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals44% above U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 245As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals9% below U.S. avgU.S. 268
Population trend
Jacksonville grew 22.7% from 823,114 in 2010 to 1,009,833 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Jacksonville expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Jacksonville runs 5 points lower on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 95 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $266,100 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,375 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Jacksonville?
Budget first around $1,375/month rent or $266,100 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $266,100
- Median rent $1,375/month
- Median household income $66,981
What is the job market like in Jacksonville?
Labor-market context for Jacksonville: unemployment 5.0% and median income $66,981. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 5.0% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $66,981
How long is the typical commute in Jacksonville?
Plan on roughly 26 minutes each way in Jacksonville. Walk Score estimates around 26 shape how car-dependent daily errands feel. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 26 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 26/100
Is Jacksonville safer than similar U.S. cities?
Jacksonville's FBI-derived violent rate (~647.4/100k) sits at or above the average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 647.4 per 100k
- Property 3309.5 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville's climate profile: 91°F summer peaks, 49°F winter mornings, 47.6" annual rainfall, and 245 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 91°F
- Winter low 49°F
- 47.6 in rain · 245 sunny days
About 1,009,833 people live in Jacksonville, FL. Households here report a median income near $66,981; our housing-derived cost index is about 95 (close to the national housing-cost baseline). Entry home prices around $266,100 still look attainable compared with coastal metros.
Subtropical summers, hurricane planning, and no state income tax loom large. Pack for 91°F summer peaks; winter mornings often settle near 49°F. Commutes average near 26 minutes one-way, with walkability near 26/100. BLS LAUS puts recent unemployment around 5.0% for the surrounding county. Violent-offense rates near 647.4 per 100k sit in a mid-to-elevated band versus many peer cities in this catalog.
Jacksonville functions as a true metro core — job density is high, but so is competition for well-located rentals. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Jacksonville with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Jacksonville city, 1600000US1235000) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Duval County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00093837 JACKSONVILLE NAS) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10