Livability Score

72
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (14) F
MCAS New River Theater
Theatre Arts
Family Bowling Center
Bowling Alley
Commons Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
AMC CLASSIC Jacksonville 16
Cinema
Kalli Cinemas
Cinema
Food and Drink (71) F
Darel's Bakery and Sweets
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Bojangles
Fast Food
Taco Bell/Long John Silvers
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Checkers
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Camp Johnson Chow Hall
Fast Food
Angry Ginger
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Fitness (10) F
Camp Johnson Fitness Center
Gym
Camp Johnson Gymnasium
Gym
FMTB East Quarterdeck
Community Centre
Atlantic Marine Corps Communities Leasing Office
Community Centre
Commons Rec. Center
Community Centre
Tarawa Terrace Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (14) F
Darel's Bakery and Sweets
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Lowes Foods
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Parks (68) A+
Waterfront Park
Park
Jacksonville Landing
Park
Riverwalk Park
Park
Phillips Park
Park
Phillips Ray Park
Playground
L.P. Willingham Park
Park
Freedom Fountain
Park
Kerr Street Park
Park
Sturgeon City Park
Park
Wilson Bay Park
Park
Jack Amyette Park
Park
Mill Creek
Park
Beirut Memorial
Park
Georgetown Park
Park
Henderson Green
Park
Brookvalley Park
Park
Bell Fork Park
Park
Rev. Wooten Park
Park
Sherwood Park
Park
Hyde Park
Park
Williamsburg Park
Park
Richard Ray Park
Park
Bicentennial Park
Playground
Challenge Course Park
Park
Jacksonville Commons
Park
Shops (86) F
Bicycle Gallery
Bicycle
Bookend
Books
Speedway
Convenience Store
Furniture Plus
Furniture
The Bicycle Shop
Bicycle
Family Dollar
Discount Store
AT&T
Electronics
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Innovative Styles 2
Beauty
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Ross
Department Store
Target
Department Store
Barnes Diamond Gallery
Fashion
Five Below
Discount Store
Kohl's
Department Store
Han-Dee Hugo's
Convenience Store
Burlington
Department Store
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Aloha Nails Spa
Beauty
Sharpe Cutz
Hairdresser
All Sport Nutrition
Nutrition Supplements
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Jacksonville.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.8% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Jacksonville is 97/100 - which is 3% higher than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime C

Jacksonville crime rates are 2,385 per 100k, which is 3% lower than North Carolina
Property Crime
2,074 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
311 crimes per 100k C+
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employment D

The median income in Jacksonville is $45,754 - which is 5% lower than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$45,754 F
Unemployment Rate
3.3% B-
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (20)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Jacksonville Police Department
Police
Onslow County Sheriff's Office
Police
North Carolina State Highway Patrol
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Onslow Diagnostic
Clinic
Women's Healthcare Associates
Doctor
Onslow County Behavioral Health Care Services
Doctor
Onslow Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Doctors Park Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Onslow Pediatric Associates, P. A.
Clinic
Eastern Carolina Dental
Dentist
Brynn Marr Hospital
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing A

Jacksonville home prices are $157,000 - which is equal to North Carolina
Home Price
$157,000 C-
Home Appreciation Rate
4% B-
Home Affordability
3.4x (home price to income ratio) B-
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schools C-

The Jacksonville graduation rate is 90% - which is 10% higher than North Carolina
School Test Scores
37% F
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (27) C-
Infant Of Prague Catholic School
New Bridge Middle
Z.E.C.A. School Of Arts And Technology
Clyde Erwin Elementary
Onslow K-12 Virtual School
Northwoods Elementary
Northwoods Park Middle
St Anne'S Parish Day School
Montessori Childrens School
Shiloh Institute Of Learning
Parkwood Elementary
Bell Fork Elementary
Blue Creek Elementary
Southwest Middle
Village Academy
Jacksonville Commons Middle
Jacksonville Commons Elem
Lwcs
High Schools (9) F
Jacksonville High
Onslow Early College
Southwest High
Village Academy
Coastline Christian Academy
Northside High
Lwcs
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ratings A

Jacksonville has an overall rating of 81% from 16 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (15)
From AreaVibes C-
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Jacksonville, NC Area Guide

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  • Jacksonville has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • Jacksonville crime rates are 3% lower than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Jacksonville is 3% higher than the North Carolina average

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Jacksonville, North Carolina: A Fun Place to Visit 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 05, 2010) In June/2010 I spent three days visiting Jacksonville, North Carolina with my husband. The friendly people of Jacksonville really made our trip pleasant. We stayed at the Days Inn that was located at 505 North Marine Boulevard. This hotel was inexpensive and very nice. We really ...Read More enjoyed spending some time at the outdoor pool.

The first day of our trip to Jacksonville we went to the Lynwood Park Zoo. The zoo was very nice and the admission was reasonably price. My husband's favorite part of the zoo was feeding the monkeys. My favorite part was being able to pet a huge turtle.

On the second day of our trip we drove about thirty minutes to the beach at Topsail Island. The beach was very clean and beautiful. We had a great time laying in the sun and riding our boogie boards in the waves. That night we went to Angie's Family Restaurant in Jacksonville for dinner. This restaurant was awesome. The food was home cooked and the service was great.

The last day of our trip we spent at the Museum of the Marine. This museum was excellent and gave an easy to follow history of the Marines. We liked the museum so much that we are planning on visiting again on our next trip to Jacksonville, North Carolina. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Jacksonville? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Waterfront Park
      Jacksonville Landing
      Riverwalk Park
      Phillips Park
      Phillips Ray Park
      L.P. Willingham Park
      Freedom Fountain
      Kerr Street Park

      Entertainment

      MCAS New River Theater
      Family Bowling Center
      Commons Amphitheatre
      AMC CLASSIC Jacksonville 16
      Kalli Cinemas

      Food & Drink

      Darel's Bakery and Sweets
      McDonald's
      Bojangles
      Taco Bell/Long John Silvers
      Cook Out
      Arby's
      Checkers
      Sonic

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Jacksonville? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Jacksonville.
      Drive to Work
      61%

      16% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      15%

      13% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Jacksonville? The cost of living in Jacksonville is 97/100 - which is 3% higher than North Carolina.
      Jacksonville
      97

      3% less expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Jacksonville? Jacksonville crime rates are 2,385, which are 3% lower than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      2,385 per 100k people

      3% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 42

      3% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      9%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Jacksonville? The median income in Jacksonville is $45,754 which is 5% lower than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $45,75417% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,66521% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      29% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Jacksonville a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Onslow Memorial Hospital
      Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune
      Brynn Marr Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Doctors Park Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Onslow County Behavioral Health Care Services
      Women's Healthcare Associates

      A Housing

      What are Jacksonville home prices? Jacksonville home prices are $157,000 - which is equal to North Carolina
      Median home value
      $157,00015% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0329% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      33%

      48% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Jacksonville have good schools? The Jacksonville graduation rate is 90% - which is 10% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      37%

      24% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      11% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Jacksonville a good place to live? Jacksonville has an overall rating of 81% from 16 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      81%

      16 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      61%

      15 total surveys

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