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Jacksonville Beach.
About
Life in Jacksonville Beach
Jacksonville Beach is a community of 23,601 people in Florida. The median household income is $120,698, median rent runs about $1,848 per month, and median home values are around $575,800. Unemployment is low at 4.1%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Jacksonville Beach at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
46.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Foreign-Born
5.4%
Broadband Internet
95.6%
of households
Population Growth
-0.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.4% foreign-born, most often from Canada
Who lives in Jacksonville Beach: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Jacksonville Beach, the largest foreign-born group is from Canada (19.7%), and 1.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.8%
of residents
65 and Older
21.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.4%
of households
Married Couples
43.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.12
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 11% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Jacksonville Beach
In Jacksonville Beach, rent runs 11% above the FL average, and home values are 60% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
99.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,088
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
68.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1983
median year built
Vacant Homes
15.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $636,883 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Jacksonville Beach and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Duval County, which includes Jacksonville Beach, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Jacksonville Beach: Duval County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Duval County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Jacksonville Beach is about 2% of Duval County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Jacksonville Beach Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Jacksonville, FL metro area
Commute23.7 min avg
How Jacksonville Beach residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Jacksonville Beach, most residents drive alone to work (64%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 mi
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
Medium hub3.7M passengers boarded in 2025
- 129 mi
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Major hub28.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Jacksonville Beach is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
339.2
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,315
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Jacksonville Beach Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 43 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Duval County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Duval County, which includes Jacksonville Beach, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 43 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 | Heavy Rain | $14,800 |
| 2024 | 45 | Heavy Rain | $4,200 |
| 2023 | 42 | Thunderstorm Wind | $167,000 |
| 2022 | 50 | Heavy Rain | $1.6M |
| 2021 | 41 | Thunderstorm Wind | $39,200 |
| 2020 | 40 | Thunderstorm Wind | $58,500 |
| 2019 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10.0M |
| 2018 | 35 | Thunderstorm Wind | $40,400 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Duval County, county-wide
Jacksonville Beach is about 2% of Duval County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality51 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Duval County, which includes Jacksonville Beach, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
51
Good Days
175
per year
Moderate Days
186
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Duval County, county-wide
Jacksonville Beach is about 2% of Duval County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate88°F summers, 51°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Jacksonville Beach has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and warm winters (avg low 51°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/63°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/68°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
67°/51°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
52.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
36
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
4
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
122
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65°F | 49°F | 3.50" |
| Feb | 68°F | 52°F | 2.82" |
| Mar | 72°F | 57°F | 3.21" |
| Apr | 77°F | 63°F | 3.01" |
| May | 83°F | 70°F | 2.93" |
| Jun | 87°F | 75°F | 6.79" |
| Jul | 89°F | 77°F | 4.90" |
| Aug | 89°F | 77°F | 7.54" |
| Sep | 86°F | 76°F | 7.19" |
| Oct | 80°F | 69°F | 5.10" |
| Nov | 73°F | 60°F | 2.50" |
| Dec | 67°F | 53°F | 2.95" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Jacksonville Beach
Jacksonville Beach has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Baptist Medical Center Beaches
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Mayo Clinic
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.9 mi away · Jacksonville
Ascension St Vincent's Southside
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.5 mi away · Jacksonville
Wekiva Springs
Psychiatric · 13.3 mi away · Jacksonville
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Jacksonville Beach
Jacksonville Beach's student/teacher ratio is 18.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 59.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
59.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Jacksonville Beach (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 13,359 students · in-state tuition $6,389 · 66% graduate · median earnings $59,626 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,930 students · in-state tuition $49,800 · 58% graduate · median earnings $77,598 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-Florida
12.9 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 821 students · in-state tuition $20,845 · 61% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 659 students · in-state tuition $17,755 · 70% graduate · median earnings $22,688 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve, 15 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Jacksonville Beach
Jacksonville Beach has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve (15 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
Ecological & Historic Preserve
15 mi awayCastillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
27 mi awayCumberland Island National Seashore
National Seashore
40 mi awayFort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
40 mi awayFort Frederica National Monument
National Monument
65 mi awayCities Near Jacksonville Beach
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Jacksonville Beach FAQ
Is Jacksonville Beach, Florida affordable?⌄
Jacksonville Beach's median rent is $1,848/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $120,698/year. Median home value is $575,800.
Is Jacksonville Beach, Florida safe?⌄
Jacksonville Beach's violent crime rate was 339 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2315 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Jacksonville Beach, Florida?⌄
Duval County, which includes Jacksonville Beach, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Jacksonville Beach, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Jacksonville Beach is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,848/month and median household income is $120,698/year. The median home value is $575,800. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Jacksonville Beach, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Jacksonville Beach is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from