Jacksonville, Florida - The River CityJacksonville, also known as the River City, lines both banks of the St. Johns River. It’s Florida’s most populous city and its leading financial and insurance center.
Jacksonville has one of the lowest overall costs of living in Florida, with housing and utilities contributing to this distinction. In the last five years, more than 50,000 new jobs have been created by companies expanding or moving into the city. The city’s appeal has been recognized by national media, including a repeated ranking among the “top 10 best places to live” by Money magazine.
A wide variety of homes and neighborhoods are available, from estate homes on the river and oceanfront, condominiums throughout the city, quiet rural acreage and more.
| More Local Area InformationWelcome to Florida’s beautiful First Coast, where the Jacksonville area was the site of the very first European settlement in the New World in 1562 ... Read moreSt. Johns County is known for its beautiful ocean, award-winning schools and inland vistas. It is experiencing unprecedented growth and is the nint... Read moreToday, nearly 54,000 make up the First Coast’s military population, including families of active-duty personnel and civilians employed by the Nav... Read moreThe First Coast is home to spectacular weather throughout most of the year. Snow isn’t in our vocabulary. Neither are the words blizzards or ic... Read moreDiversity in housing, business opportunities and lifestyles - characterizes St. Johns County. From the Old World charm of St. Augustine to the ver... Read moreThe right school can make an extraordinary difference in your child’s academic performance, sense of well being and, ultimately, their success i... Read moreClay County is one of the fastest-growing regions of the country, thanks in part to its natural assets, and dynamic economy. The county is a divers... Read moreOrange Park is the largest and most developed area in Clay County, just south of Jacksonville on the west side of the St. Johns River. Its popularit... Read moreOrange Park is located to the south of Jacksonville on the west side of the St. Johns Rivers. Fleming Island, Middleburg, Green Cove Springs... Read moreOn Atlantic Boulevard, a vibrant Town Center is where Neptune Beach meets Atlantic Beach. Boutiques, restaurants, coffee shops and more offer a... Read moreNeptune Beach, just north of Jacksonville Beach, has maintained a high quality of living through its strict growth management standards. More tha... Read moreIn Jacksonville, locals often group all of the communities lining the Atlantic Ocean under one title, “the Beaches.” But this moniker can actuall... Read moreJust south of Jacksonville’s beaches along A1A is Ponte Vedra Beach, a community with a distinctly resort-style atmosphere. Five miles of unspoile... Read moreLocated on more than 1,250 oceanfront acres in Ponte Vedra Beach, this residential area emphasizes recreation and a quality of life. Sawgrass is ... Read moreNassau County offers a touch of Old Florida with its dense pine forests, magnolias, moss-draped oaks and miles of marshlands. The area is a favorit... Read moreIn the last decade, development has increased in this small town. This primarily rural area south of Orange Park is known for scenic Black Creek an... Read moreFernandina Beach residents have taken pride and care to restore classic historical homes to their original beauty. Many of the homes clustered nea... Read moreHigh ground along the river and a flowing mineral spring drew the first inhabitants to this area some 700 years ago. Today, Green Cove Springs offer... Read moreAbout 30 miles north of Jacksonville is Amelia Island, one of the top resort areas in the country. Fine restaurants and shopping, beautiful beaches... Read moreKingsland is a city rich in both history and natural beauty, with a vibrant business environment. Visitors by the thousands arrive each year to enjo... Read more |