Shoppes of Tinseltown
For lease9734 Deer Lake Court, Jacksonville, FL 32246
Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville, known as Jax, is a major Atlantic-coast city in northeastern Florida, situated along both banks of the St. Johns River near the Georgia border. Consolidated with Duval County in 1968, it is Florida’s most populous city and the largest U.S. city by area in the contiguous United States. Its deep-water port, extensive military presence, beaches, historic neighborhoods, and diversified economy make it a prominent First Coast center.
Recreational Delights
Jacksonville offers an unusually broad outdoor playground, from the Atlantic beaches of Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach, and Hanna Park to the waterways of the St. Johns River. Visitors can swim, surf, paddle, sail, fish, waterski, and enjoy boating excursions. The 46,000-acre Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve combines wetlands, waterways, Fort Caroline National Memorial, and Kingsley Plantation. Little Talbot Island, Big Talbot Island, and Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park provide hiking, wildlife viewing, fishing, and beach access. In the city, Riverwalk and Southbank Riverwalk offer waterfront strolling, while Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail supports cycling, jogging, skating, and horseback riding. Jacksonville also operates one of the nation’s largest urban park systems, including Memorial Park, Riverside Park, Springfield Park, and Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens. Families can visit Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens or explore Tree Hill Nature Center, while golfers benefit from the nearby PGA Tour headquarters and courses around Ponte Vedra Beach.
Culinary Scene
Jacksonville’s food culture reflects its coastal location, Southern heritage, military connections, and increasingly diverse population. Seafood is central, with local menus featuring shrimp, oysters, fish, crab, and casual beach fare. Riverside, Avondale, San Marco, Springfield, Five Points, and the Beaches are especially popular for independent restaurants, cafés, bars, and neighborhood dining. The city supports a broad range of cuisines, including Southern, barbecue, Caribbean, Latin American, Asian, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern offerings. Jacksonville’s Filipino, Arab, Hispanic, and other international communities contribute distinctive restaurants and markets. Craft breweries and a growing distillery scene complement the dining landscape, while farmers markets and food-focused festivals add seasonal variety. Riverside Arts Market combines local shopping with prepared foods, and events such as the World of Nations Celebration showcase international dishes and cultural traditions. The region’s relaxed coastal dining style is balanced by an expanding chef-driven and craft beverage scene.
Demographics
- The Jacksonville metropolitan area has approximately 1,683,960 residents, with a median age of 39.3—slightly older than the U.S. median of 38.9.
- Median household income is $79,643, modestly below the U.S. median of $80,734, indicating a broadly middle-income metropolitan economy with varied household circumstances.
- Jacksonville is culturally diverse, including substantial African American, Hispanic, Asian, Filipino, Arab, Albanian, and other communities, alongside a historic Protestant presence and Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, and Buddhist congregations.
Population
1,683,960
Growth 2.32%
Households
663,101
Growth 3.15%
Median Age
39.3
US Median Age 38.9
Median Household Income
$79,643
US Median Household Income $80,734
Sports
American football
Jacksonville Jaguars
Baseball
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
Soccer
Jacksonville Armada FC
Ice hockey
Jacksonville Icemen
Education
University of North Florida
Jacksonville University
Edward Waters University
Florida State College at Jacksonville
Entertainment
Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts
Florida Theatre
Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville
Quality of Life
Jacksonville combines warm winters, extensive parks, beaches, riverfront amenities, and comparatively broad housing and employment choices. Its economy benefits from logistics, finance, healthcare, tourism, education, and military activity. Residents also contend with hot humid summers, hurricane and flooding risks, substantial commuting by car, and uneven conditions across the city’s many neighborhoods.
2022 Population by age
6%
0-4 Years
19%
5-19 Years
6%
20-24 Years
27%
25-44 Years
25%
45-64 Years
17%
65+ Years
Employers
4%
Unemployment rate
Employment sectors
Health Care and Social Assistance
14.34%
Retail Trade
12.8%
Finance and Insurance
9.11%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
9.05%
Accommodation and Food Services
7.99%
Construction
7.72%
Educational Services
7.4%
Transportation and Warehousing
6.76%
Manufacturing
5.62%
Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services
5.1%
Public Administration
4.63%
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
2.41%
Wholesale Trade
2.37%
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
2.09%
Other
2.61%
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