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Jacksonville Beach, FL


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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.

The People and Families of Jacksonville Beach

In Jacksonville Beach, about 46% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Jacksonville Beach, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Unlike most cities, Jacksonville Beach has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jacksonville Beach had a median family income of $58,388. The typical family in Jacksonville Beach is better off than most in Florida. In the city, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Jacksonville Beach favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $53,910. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Jacksonville Beach Housing

Jacksonville Beach has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 60% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Jacksonville Beach, 92% of commuters drive to work.

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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