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Jacksonville, NC
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Population: 73,224
Home Price: $156,500
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Overview
Jacksonville is a midsize city in the state of North Carolina with a population of 73,224. Jacksonville has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
15.3 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Jacksonville, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Jacksonville
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$24,879
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$47,483
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
9.7%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
12.0%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Jacksonville
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
23.2
43.3
42.3
Gender
Jacksonville
North Carolina
United States
Male
61.5%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
38.5%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Jacksonville
North Carolina
United States
White
65.0%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
18.8%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.5%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
3.1%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
2.2%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
10.2%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Jacksonville
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$156,500
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$923
$682
$801
Family Households
53.2%
53.2%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
27.1%
27.1%
26.2%
Homeowners
34.7%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
65.3%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Jacksonville
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
4.4%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
28.9%
28.9%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
27.7%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.5%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
16.9%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Jacksonville
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
34.4%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
40.2%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Jacksonville
North Carolina
United States
Murder
NA
7.8
3.0
Rape
NA
49.1
38.0
Robbery
NA
72.2
40.7
Assault
NA
285.6
188.5
Property Crime
Jacksonville
North Carolina
United States
Burglary
NA
751.0
336.1
Theft
NA
2623.9
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
184.7
167.1
Arson
NA
16.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Jacksonville, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot wings
food truck
sweet tea
wine
cigars
spicy food
cold drinks
cooking
tasty
deep fried
pizza
beer
ice cream
bbq
thanksgiving dinner
grits
non perishable
madetoorder
chickfila
bakery
video games
high school football
basketball
womens sports
ncaa
college football
nba
teams
professional wrestling
football
pro wrestling
fantasy football
wrestling
lacrosse
water polo
nascar
baseball
classic rock
fitness
ice hockey
inspired by
nft
nfts
collection
handmade goods
showcasing
jewelry
pfp
drawing
photography
museum
painting
mural
talented artists
portraits
creative
nature
collections
prints
literature
video games
fighting games
anime
random thoughts
cigars
nascar
fitness
books
movies comics
genealogy research
gaming
couponing
niche
roller coasters
danceelectronic
memes
photography
hiking
ttrpgs
youtuber
sports
tv
music videos
professional wrestling
local news
marketing
pro wrestling
fashion beauty
classic rock
radio personality
gaming
promotions
lifestyle personalities
hollywood
lifestyle
recreation
danceelectronic
photography
arts
promos
sports
beach
space
winter
summer
general aviation
aviation
kayaks
visitors
photography
hiking
lawn
enrichment
aquarium
arts
mountain
nature
conservation
facilities
facility
food truck
post office
walmart
pawn shop
handmade
food lion
retail
poshmark ebay
facebook marketplace
supplies
gas station
restock
jewelry
dunkin donuts
goodies
bakery
grocery shopping
marketplace
mcdonalds
petsmart
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