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Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Introduction to Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Jacksonville Beach, Florida, in Duval county, is 15 miles E of Jacksonville, Florida. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Jacksonville metropolitan area. Jacksonville Beach contains a population of approximately 20,990.

Jacksonville Beach History

Captain Jean Ribault, a Frenchman, claimed the First Coast area in 1562, but the area near Jacksonville Beach was first settled by the Spanish. In 1831, some fishermen and river pilots settled in this area, which was known as Hazard at that time. It was also established as a port around the same time. Jackson Beach got its first post office in 1884; at that time it was named Ruby. The name was changed to Pablo Beach in 1886. It was incorporated in 1907 and renamed Jacksonville Beach in 1925.

Jacksonville Beach and nearby Attractions

  • Pablo Historical Park
  • Sea Walk Pavilion
  • Adventure Landing
  • Kennedy Space Center
  • World Golf Village

Things To Do In Jacksonville Beach

Jacksonville Beach has an awesome shoreline with a dazzling, sandy white beach. The most popular activities revolve around the beach and include swimming, boating, fishing, cycling, and beach volleyball, among others. There is an 18 hole golf course to keep golf enthusiasts occupied. Entertaining events are regularly organized at the Sea Walk Pavilion. Overall, Jacksonville Beach is an excellent vacation spot with the added advantage of having a number of major tourist spots in the neighborhood.

Jacksonville Beach Transportation

The area is served by the Jacksonville International Airport.

Jacksonville Beach Higher Education

Florida Community College offers opportunities for higher education.

High Points

Jacksonville Beach strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Jacksonville Beach Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Jacksonville Beach Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Jacksonville Beach, FL

Comparing Jacksonville Beach to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men99
Well-Paid Single Women99
Age of the Population75
Racial Diversity63
Senior Citizens53
Female Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
Median Family Income79
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work87
Public Transportation Use67
Short Commute Times46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing106
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Affordability of Rents32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime23
Low Violent Crime24

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