Living in Duval County, Florida

Duval County is a county in Florida with a population of around 913,010, part of the Jacksonville, FL MSA metro area. The main communities are Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,708/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $307K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.4%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings very warm winters (highs around 68°F) and hot summers (highs around 88°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Duval County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 36 and a moderately educated workforce (30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.