Here's what it costs to live in Jacksonville, North Carolina, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,321 per month, while the typical home is valued around $210,100. Households earn a median of $57,697 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. 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.
Median Household Income
$57,697
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,321
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$210,100
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$929
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$935
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,173
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,631
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
71,279
Latest estimate
Median Age
23.4 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,377
Per month
Avg Home Value
$141,700
Census ACS
January Avg
45°F
July Avg
80°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
29.9
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
90.1%
What is the cost of living index for Jacksonville?
The cost of living index for Jacksonville is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Jacksonville?
The median gross rent in Jacksonville is $1,321 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Jacksonville?
The median household income in Jacksonville is $57,697 per year.
What is the median home value in Jacksonville?
The median home value in Jacksonville is $210,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Jacksonville?
Air quality data for Jacksonville is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Jacksonville?
Tax data for North Carolina is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
