Jacksonville, North Carolina
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 30% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 51% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 3% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 68% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 39% of US places
- top 3% for commute time
- top 19% for annual snowfall
- bottom 5% for school quality
Jacksonville is a mid-size city in North Carolina with about 72,000 residents. It grades B for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, annual snowfall, and broadband access. It rates lower on summer humidity and school quality.
Official websiteci.jacksonville.nc.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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67%57%clearovercast
Precipitation 6.3 in3.7 in
oppressive 98%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$50k28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$48kbetter than 40% of US places
Home Value$176k55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 28% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 50% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.00%better than 50% of US places
Income Tax4.50%better than 61% of US places
Sales Tax7.00%better than 60% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.32%better than 43% of US places
Unemployment8.9%better than 17% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)46°F81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)81°F79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation56.5 in92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.6 inbetter than 81% of US places
Sunny Days223 daysbetter than 40% of US places
Summer Humidity72°Fbetter than 8% of US places
Comfortable Days87 daysbetter than 63% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk82.8better than 21% of US places
Air Quality46 AQIbetter than 52% of US places
School Quality32.2better than 5% of US places
Violent Crime1969/100kbetter than 8% of US places
Property Crime2078/100kbetter than 18% of US places
Community
Population71,90898th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age23.33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5790th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.6095th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3157th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)53.2%19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)17.7%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)19.2%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.7%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)7.1%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time15 minbetter than 97% of US places
Walkability6.5/20better than 49% of US places
Airport Distance112 mibetter than 31% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access93.0%better than 76% of US places
Amenities Nearby15.58better than 18% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 43% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Jacksonville an affordable place to live?
- Jacksonville is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $48k, better than 40% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Jacksonville?
- The median home value in Jacksonville is $176k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Jacksonville?
- Median household income in Jacksonville is $50k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Jacksonville?
- Median gross rent in Jacksonville is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Jacksonville safe?
- Jacksonville is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1969/100k (better than 8%). Property crime is 2078/100k.
- What is the weather like in Jacksonville?
- Jacksonville averages 81°F in July and 46°F in January, with 56.5 in of annual precipitation and about 223 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Jacksonville?
- Public-school quality in Jacksonville is below average, scoring better than 5% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Jacksonville?
- The average one-way commute in Jacksonville is 15 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)