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Jacksonville, FL

Aggregated across 30 ZIP codes in Jacksonville.

Population: 988,769 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Jacksonville, FL is $291,938 — down 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $260,962 after a median 72 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,646/month. 195 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, coastalflooding, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.2% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$291,938

Median home value

-2.0%

1-year change

72

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$291,938
1-year appreciation
-2.0%
3-year appreciation
-6.4%
5-year appreciation
+14.6%
10-year appreciation
+98.6%
All-time peak (2007-07)
$321,592
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$260,962
Median list price
$298,484
Median price per sqft
$171
1-year sale-price change
-1.5%
Median days on market
72 days
Homes sold (recent period)
57
For-sale inventory
5,379
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
76
1-year forecast
+0.2%
Days to pending
71 days
New listings (monthly)
1,301

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,646/mo
1-year rent change
+2.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,422/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,452/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,742/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,150/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,697/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
195
Elementary schools
116
Middle schools
25
High schools
39
Charter schools
38
School districts serving the area
DUVAL, CLAY, OSCEOLA
Schools include
PRETRIAL DETENTION FACILITY, LAVILLA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, CENTRAL RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, TEEN PARENT SERVICE CENTER, JACKSONVILLE CLASSICAL ACADEMY

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coastalFlooding, coldWave, hail, heatWave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 80% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
42.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Jacksonville Naval Air Station (0.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
71.4°F
Average high
79.4°F
Average low
62.7°F
Annual precipitation
49.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
160
Days with Moderate air quality
204
Highest AQI recorded (year)
121

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
-40,384
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
55,797
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
42,930

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
124
Nearest national park
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve (1 mi)
National parks include
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, Cumberland Island National Seashore
Airports within 30 mi
502
Nearest airport
Naval Station Mayport / Admiral David L McDonald Field (NRB) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Naval Station Mayport / Admiral David L McDonald Field (NRB) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
SHANDS JACKSONVILLE, ASCENSION ST VINCENT'S RIVERSIDE, BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER - JACKSONVILLE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.7 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
62
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+5,040 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
31.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,287
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
72.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
505,073
Average weekly wage
$1,317
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Finance & Insurance, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
5,076

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

JacksonvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$291,938$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$260,962$359,990$325,000
Median days on market72 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$1,646/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,287$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Jacksonville, FL?
$291,938.
What is the median sale price in Jacksonville, FL?
$260,962.
How long do homes take to sell in Jacksonville, FL?
Median days on market: 72 days.
What is typical rent in Jacksonville, FL?
Typical rent: $1,646/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Jacksonville, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coastalFlooding, coldWave, hail, heatWave, hurricane.
Is Jacksonville, FL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Jacksonville, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 80% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Jacksonville, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Jacksonville, FL?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Jacksonville Naval Air Station, 0.7 mi.
How many schools serve Jacksonville, FL?
195 schools (116 elementary, 25 middle, 39 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Jacksonville, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 10.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Jacksonville, FL?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Jacksonville, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.2 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Jacksonville

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