Apartments for rent in Jacksonville, NC

A town in North Carolina, Jacksonville has approximately 75,000 residents. It's a great place to raise a family, as children under 5 account for a larger portion of the population here (9%) than nationally (6%), though young adults feature prominently in the demographics as well. With an average age of just under 28, Jacksonville ranks as the second-youngest city in the state. Only 33% of residents own their homes in Jacksonville, as the majority rent. The average rent of $1,003/month is just above the state average.

Jacksonville residents have an average commute of about 17 minutes, faster than the state average of about 25 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the typical mode of getting to work, selected by 44% of commuters, while public transportation is not extensively used. Not many residents (9%) walk to work, though the number far exceeds the national average.

With an average annual income of about $54,000, Jacksonville workers earn around $14,000 less than their peers elsewhere in North Carolina. The city's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345). Six percent of Jacksonville residents over the age of 25 have a Bachelor's degree, while 2% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree.