Jacksonville, Florida has an overall cost of living index of 99.6, which is 0.4 points below the US average of 100 — making it about average versus most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,465 per month, while the typical home is valued around $293,700. Households earn a median of $69,872 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 51. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$69,872
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,465
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$293,700
Median Home Value
Census ACS
99.6
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,355
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,382
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,658
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,043
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
99.6
Goods
96.3
Rents / Housing
108.1
Services
91.7
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $129,410 |
| Registered Nurse | $85,930 |
| Elementary Teacher | $65,930 |
| Electrician | $56,220 |
| Accountant | $86,780 |
| Plumber | $54,780 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $271,190 |
| Civil Engineer | $102,750 |
| Operations Manager | $123,910 |
| Market Research Analyst | $81,520 |
| Health Services Manager | $131,780 |
| Truck Driver | $57,130 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $109,240 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
977,670
Latest estimate
Median Age
36.5 yrs
Census ACS
51.0
Moderate0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
37
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,417
Per month
Avg Home Value
$263,575
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 32081 | — | $3,501 | $518,000 |
| ZIP 32202 | — | $935 | $230,200 |
| ZIP 32203 | — | — | — |
| ZIP 32204 | — | $1,174 | $346,400 |
| ZIP 32205 | — | $1,097 | $243,200 |
| ZIP 32206 | — | $834 | $123,600 |
| ZIP 32207 | — | $1,082 | $229,800 |
| ZIP 32208 | — | $1,125 | $124,600 |
| ZIP 32209 | — | $956 | $82,100 |
| ZIP 32210 | — | $1,142 | $185,600 |
Showing top 10 of 37 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
55°F
July Avg
83°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Subtropical · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.7
poor
Hospitals
9
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
88.8%
Jacksonville has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 99.6. The US national average is 100, so Jacksonville is 0.4 points below the national average.
The median gross rent in Jacksonville is $1,465 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Jacksonville is $69,872 per year.
The median home value in Jacksonville is $293,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Jacksonville has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 51.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Florida is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
