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Located in Northeast Florida in Duval County, Jacksonville sits at the crossroads of two interstate highways, Jacksonville is the largest city in the contiguous United States in land area, a major port, the insurance and financial center of the state, site of U.S. Navy bases and the home of the National Football League's Jacksonville Jaguars. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 777,704 [1]. It is the principal city on the First Coast region of Florida

Some statistics

The Jacksonville metropolitan area is ranked as the 14th^th largest city in the United States with more than 1.3 million residents. Jacksonville encompasses 841 square miles.
The median age is 36, making it one of the youngest cities in Florida.
The cost of living per the 2nd quarter(stats by Accra) is 91.5, making this one of the lowest CGI's in Florida.
Jacksonville is surrounded by water. The eastern edge borders the Ocean. Several big Atlantic beaches and beautiful barrier islands lie just east and north of the city.
The St. Johns River winds through the downtown then turns north heading to the Ocean.
Jacksonville lies just a few hours drive from Atlanta, Charleston, and Savannah, if your taste runs to exploring surrounding cities, and, aside from its Beaches and the Ocean itself, at the center of watery paradises like the St. Johns estuary, the Okefenokee Swamp, and the Georgia Sea Islands.
As of June 2005, the median home price was $211,000 -- probably the lowest in coastal Florida. In fact, in some ways, Jax is the still-undiscovered bargain of coastal Florida.
Jacksonville has schools that rank in top ten% nationally, a vibrant arts community and abundant medical/heath facilities (20 major hospitals) and first class transportation facilities.
The Jacksonville metropolitan area, which includes three beach cities and Clay, Baker, Nassau and St. Johns counties just may be the most diverse metro area in all Florida. And though sprawled as it is across the whole corner of northeast Florida, it has a great infrastructure and feels “user-friendly

Average temperatures

Dec - Feb: 54
Mar - May: 67
Jun - Aug: 81
Sep - Nov: 70

Industries providing employment:

Educational,health and social services
Finance,insurance,real Estate,and rental and leasing
Retail trade
Professional,scientific,management,administrative

Jacksonville Downtown
General Neighborhood Information

Downtown is centrally located in a region of 1.2 million people. It is the symbolic and geographic center of the city and metropolitan area.
Downtown has over 5.6 miles of riverfront, of which 4 miles are developed with riverfront trail. An additional 2.75 miles of riverfront development are scheduled to be completed this year.
Downtown is one of the few public places in Jacksonville with access to the St. Johns River.
Many of the region’s largest public and cultural facilities are located Downtown, including the convention center, the stadium, the arena, the ballpark, the main library branch, theatres, museums and performing arts organizations.
Downtown has 256 acres of parks and public space.
There are over 1300 housing units available Downtown, of which approximately 900 are currently occupied.
Downtown is statistically one of the safest areas in Jacksonville, with a total crime index lower than 70% of the rest of the city.
Above info from- http://www.downtownjacksonville.org/content/?page_id=39
Quality of life:
How would you like to live in an area that has a great quality of life, a low cost of living, a mild breezy climate, lots of sun and white sandy beaches? Add in the fact that you can enjoy all the benefits that a big city has to offer, like pro sports-shopping, first class restaurants, Arts and Culture, and real diversity.
Jacksonville and it’s six neighboring counties is just that place. In addition the job-employment picture is good here. What if your tastes run to living in a rural community or maybe you like a metropolitan or downtown setting? Then the Jacksonville area is also it.
Many areas are quiet and rural, and hark back to an older Florida. Check out the little village of Green Cove Springs, with brick streets and lakeside venue, and a spring-fed spa that dates back to the days when this part of Florida was a resort at the end of the train line. Or Black Creek, where pirates hid out after raids on the Spanish Armada five centuries ago!
Another great spot just outside Jacksonville (city) is Neptune Beach and Jacksonville Beach. These areas are filled with unique shops, restaurants and music venues. What a great place to spend an evening or go to on the weekends. oh, by the way, even though these are popular places, there are no parking meters. How's that for friendly?

In conclusion, the Jacksonville area is a great blend of big city life and yet rural life. Plus it's still affordable!
A good site for more information is at http://www.coj.net/About+Jacksonville/default.htm

Sound good so far? See the links to the left, for more specific information. See the google map to the upper right.