Jacksonville in Onslow County of United States is located near the Atlantic Coast at the mouth of the New River. It has a large military presence, being the home of the United States Marine Corps’ Camp Lejeune and New River Air Station. This keeps the average age very low at 22.8 years and Jacksonville enjoys being the youngest city in the U.S.A.
Jacksonville is a great place to live and work for young military families. The city enjoys a pleasant weather with more than a fair share of bright, sunny days. It throws up a good mix of fast food and exotic dining options with trendy nightclubs and shopping centers too. There are a fair number of high-ranking public schools and excellent outdoor pursuits like skating, biking, horseback riding, etc. Children can enjoy playing in the beautiful parks, going to the beach, visiting the zoo, touring historic places and other family fun activities. A sense of community and youthful energy is quite palpable in Jacksonville.
This clean and safe city is favored by military retirees as well. They take great pleasure in the natural beauty and verdant landscape. The exceptional air and water quality is best suited for a relaxed and healthy lifestyle. They can sit back and sight a few dolphins too.
Jacksonville real estate is very affordably priced at an average of $124,000. Some of the popular neighborhoods are Sunset Acres, Magnolia Gardens, Liberty Hills, Riverside Avenue, Hammonds Creek, Forest Grove, Bridlewood, Bishop Ridge and Neptune Beach. The economy continues to be stable and the cost of living is pretty low.
If you are moving to Jacksonville for your military posting or want to retire there, Joseph Dalton Realty can help you find lovely condos, town homes or single family homes with wonderful views of the waterfront or the park. We can even find a beautifully landscaped and shingled roof home to suit your requirements – in the center of Jacksonville or located just a few minutes from Camp Lejeune.
You will enjoy making one of the fastest-growing small cities in America your home!