The Town FilesJacksonville Beach, Florida
City in Duval County · population 23,830 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $575,800
- Household income
- $120,698
- Jan low / Jul high
- 49° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 46.1
Jacksonville Beach is a city of 23,830 people in Duval County, Florida. The median home is worth $575,800, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for young professionals than 97% of Florida towns, more upscale than 94% of Florida towns, more vibrant than 91% of Florida towns.
How Jacksonville Beach ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Jacksonville Beach is worth $575,800, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.8 times the median household income of $120,698, which is more affordable than 44% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,848 a month. 68.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jacksonville Beach | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $575,800 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,848 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $120,698 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.8× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 68.8% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.9% | — |
Who lives in Jacksonville Beach
| People | Jacksonville Beach | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.1 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.8% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 17.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59.5% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 9.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.4% | — |
| Work from home | 26.4% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 23.7 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.6% | 92.4% |
Weather in Jacksonville Beach
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 49.3°F. About 52.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 36 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 4 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jacksonville Beach since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on December 24, 2020 about 9.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 24, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 31, 2017.
Severe weather in Duval County since 1996
Duval County has been included in 41 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
Jobs and pay in Duval County
Duval County had 563,527 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,652 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Jacksonville Beach itself the ACS puts it at 1.8%.
Public schools in Jacksonville Beach
4 public schools with 2,840 students, about 18.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUNCAN U. FLETCHER MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,204 | 21.1 |
| JACKSONVILLE BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 626 | 18.4 |
| SEABREEZE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 509 | 17.0 |
| SAN PABLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 501 | 17.3 |
Towns near Jacksonville Beach
- Neptune Beach, FL2.8 mi · 7,217 people · home $670,900
- Atlantic Beach, FL4.7 mi · 13,513 people · home $630,200
- Palm Valley, FL5.0 mi · 21,827 people · home $690,800
- Sawgrass, FL5.7 mi · 5,385 people · home $888,500
- Nocatee, FL13.0 mi · 22,503 people · home $648,800
- Jacksonville, FL17.1 mi · 949,611 people · home $293,700
- Fruit Cove, FL18.6 mi · 32,143 people · home $484,000
- Orange Park, FL20.3 mi · 9,089 people · home $313,100
Jacksonville Beach questions
Is Jacksonville Beach, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jacksonville Beach scores better for retirees than 58% of Florida towns and quieter than 38%. 21.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.1).
How much does a house cost in Jacksonville Beach?
The median owner-occupied home in Jacksonville Beach is valued at $575,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $120,698, so homes cost about 4.8 times income. Median rent is $1,848 a month.
What is the weather like in Jacksonville Beach?
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 49.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Jacksonville Beach get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jacksonville Beach since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on December 24, 2020. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)