Discover Jacksonville, FL: Scores, Rankings, and Comparisons

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Jacksonville is centrist with a conservative slant and has a Democratic representative in Congress. However, the city is politically segregated with clear Democratic and Republican enclaves, which commonly can be attributed to racial divides

878,907

Jacksonville Population7

41,345

Median Income6

9.1

Unemployment Rate17

Air Quality

94
- Unhealthy air quality
  
  0 days per year
- Unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups
  
  0 days per year
- High PM2.5 pollution14
  
  79 days per year
- High ozone14
  
  100 days per year
Taxes

94
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for median earners)
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for high earners)
- State income tax16
  
  0.0 % (for median earners)
- State income tax16
  
  0.0 % (for high earners)
- City sales tax19
  
  1.0 %
- State sales tax19
  
  6.0 %
- Property tax21
  
  0.9 %
- Vehicle tax21
  
  0.0 %
Outdoor Activities

75
- Beaches9
  
  21
- Parks15
  
  89
- Ski resorts
  
  0
Internet Connectivity

65
- Access to 25+ mbps wired broadband24
  
  96.8 %
- Access to 100+ mbps broadband24
  
  96.0 %
- Average download speed24
  
  73 mpbs
- Households with broadband25
  
  80.9 %
Healthcare

57
- Hospitals (<50 miles)2
  
  17
- Hospital rating (avg)2
  
  3.57 / 5
- 5-star hospitals2
  
  3
- 5-star hospitals (%)2
  
  21.4 %
- 5-star hospital (nearest)
  
  20.2 miles from city center
Diversity

57
- White or Middle Eastern7
  
  51.8 %
- Black7
  
  30.5 %
- Asian7
  
  4.8 %
- Hispanic7
  
  9.6 %
Education

55
- Public schools rated 8+4
  
  27
- Public schools rated 8+ (%)4
  
  13.8 %
- High schools in top 25%13
  
  7
- High schools in top 25% (%)13
  
  15.9 %
- Top rated public high school13
  
  Stanton College Preparatory School
- Top rated public high school (national rank)13
  
  62
Climate

54
- Sunny days3
  
  64 days
- Rainy days11
  
  114 days
- Hot days11
  
  82 days
- Cold days11
  
  15 days
- Average humidity11
  
  72 %
- Average wind speed11
  
  7 mph
- Annual snowfall11
  
  0 inches
- Temperature in January11
  
  53 °F
- Temperature in July11
  
  82 °F
- Wildfire risk23
  
  Medium
- Hurricane risk23
  
  High
- Tornado risk23
  
  High
- Earthquake risk23
  
  Low
- Flood risk23
  
  High
Home Pricing

54
- Median home value5
  
  $198,132
- Median home value (sq ft)12
  
  $266
- Median rent price12
  
  $1,350
Safety

45
- Property crimes1
  
  3,426.1 per 100,000 residents
- Violent crimes1
  
  612.2 per 100,000 residents
Economy

43
- Income6
  
  $31,552
- Income (full-time)6
  
  $41,345
- Income ($100,000 or more)6
  
  9.4 %
- Income ($25,000 and less)6
  
  19.6 %
- Income growth (1-year)6
  
  2.2 %
- Income growth (10-year)6
  
  6.6 %
- Employment rate17
  
  90.9 %
- Employment rate (full-time)6
  
  45.1 %
- Employment rate growth (1-year)17
  
  2.3 %
- Employment rate growth (10-year)17
  
  7.6 %
- Population growth (1-year)7
  
  1.3 %
- Population growth (10-year)7
  
  8.3 %
Travel Connectivity

43
- Airports
  
  1
- Train stations
  
  2
Attractions

37
- Restaurants8
  
  21.7 per 100,000 residents
- Bars8
  
  40.1 per 100,000 households
- Performing arts centers8
  
  75.1 per 100,000 households
- Museums8
  
  4.2 per 100,000 households
- Music venues18
  
  20
- Historical sites
  
  2
- Golf courses20
  
  15
- Wineries
  
  0
- Casinos22
  
  6
Local Transportation

21
- Walkability score10
  
  26
- Bikeability score10
  
  43
- Transit score10
  
  23
- Commute via public transit17
  
  1.9 %
- Commute via walking17
  
  1.8 %
- Commutes via driving solo17
  
  80.0 %
- Commute time (avg)17
  
  24.9 minutes

Jacksonville's aged 15- to 19-years old saw the steapest decline since 2010, falling by 10%, whereas the average population in that segment only declined by 4%

Age

35.8

Median Age7

8.3

Population Growth Since 20107

Proportion of Population by Age Group vs. United States average7

Jacksonville residents are mostly white; however, the city is slowly becoming more diverse as the white community has shrunk by 7.8% since 2010, while the Black community, 2nd largest in the city, has grown by 8.2%

Race

54.4

Florida Population, White7

61.1

United States population, White7

Population Distribution by Race/Ethnicity7

Jacksonville has high humidity, almost no cold days, and very heavy rainfall during the summer months. The city sees an average humidity of 72% and 52 inches of annual rainfall with the bulk of that coming June to September

Weather

Chance of Rain11

Chance of Sunshine3

Average Temperature41

The average home value in Jacksonville increased by 38% since 2010 which is 5% lower than the national average and 21% lower than the state average

Rent

1,350

Monthly Average12

Renters42

Average Home Value5

Jacksonville is a very low tax location with no state or local income tax, sales tax near the national average, and property tax 17% lower than the national average.

Other

0.93

Property Tax21

7.0

Sales Tax19

0.0

Vehicle Tax21

Effective Income Tax Rate at Various Income Levels (Married, Filing Jointly)43

Jacksonville has a very low employment rate of 91% which is 3% lower than the national average. The largest employers are FIS and Southeastern Grocers

Income

19.6

<$25,0006

9.4

$100,000+6

Distribution by Industry17

2016 Presidential Election Results45

Representatives

Mayor28	Lenny Curry Republican
House of Representative28	Alfred Lawson Democratic

The nearest 5-star hospital, Mayo Clinic Florida, is 20.2 miles from the center of Jacksonville, the nearest Veterans Affairs medical center, North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System - Malcom Randall VA Medical Center, is 56.4 miles away, and the nearest top-rated hospital for cancer care, UF Health Jacksonville, is 4.6 miles away

Medicare-Rated Hospitals (<50 Miles)2

Is Marijuana Legal?

Medical29	Yes
Decriminalized29	No

In Florida, 28.8% of adults live in a household with at least one gun, which is a decrease since 2000 when 32.0% of adults lived in households with guns

Gun Laws

Universal Background Checks30

Permit to Purchase Law30

Property Crimes and Violent Crimes per 100,000 Residents

#92	2020 Best Cities to Live by Niche31
#6	2020 Best Cities to Retire by U.S. News & World Report32
#60	2020 Best Cities to Retire by Niche33
#96	2020 Best Cities for Families by Niche34
#42	2019 Best Cities to Live by U.S. News & World Report35
#88	2019 Best Cities to Retire by WalletHub36
#35	2019 Best Cities for Healthcare by healthgrades37

1	2018 Offenses Known to Law Enforcement \| FBI
2	Medicare-certified hospitals \| Medicare.gov
3	Sunshine - Average Percent of Possible
4	School Rankings & Reviews for Public and Private Schools \| Great Schools
5	Zillow Housing Data
6	2018 Earnings in the Past 12 Months \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
7	2018 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
8	2017 County Business Patterns \| United States Census
9	Beaches \| Yelp
10	2020 City & Neighborhood Scores \| Walk Score
11	Comparative Climatic Data \| National Centers for Environmental Information
12	United States Home Prices & Home Values
13	Best High Schools in the US \| U.S. News & World Report's
14	AirData \| United States Environmental Protection Agency
15	Parks \| Yelp
16	State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2020 \| Tax Foundation
17	2018 Economic Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
18	Music Venues \| Yelp
19	2020 State and Local Sales Tax Rates \| Tax Foundation
20	Golf Courses \| Yelp
21	2020 Property and Vehicle Taxes by State \| WalletHub
22	Casinos \| Yelp
23	Natural Center for Disaster Preparedness \| Columbia University
24	Internet Service Providers: Availability & Coverage \| Broadband Now
25	2018 Social Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
26	Largest Cities of U.S. States \| Wikipedia
27	Zippia, The Career Expert
28	Who represents me \| Ballotpedia
29	State Policy \| Marijuana Policy Project
30	State-Level Estimates of Household Firearm Ownership \| The RAND Corporation
31	2020 Best Cities to Live \| Niche
32	2020 Best Cities to Retire \| U.S. News & World Report
33	2020 Best Cities to Retire \| Niche
34	2020 Best Cities for Families \| Niche
35	2019 Best Cities to Live \| U.S. News & World Report
36	2019 Best Cities to Retire \| WalletHub
37	National Health Index
38	2010 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
39	Elevations and Distances \| U.S. Geological Survey Publications Repository
40	Normal Precipitation, Inches
41	Normal Daily Minimum Temperature, °F
42	2018 Selected Housing Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
43	Federal Income Tax Calculator \| smartasset
44	Where Democrats And Republicans Live In Your City \| fivethirtyeight
45	2016 Presidential Election Results \| Politico

Jacksonville, FL

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