Moving to Jacksonville Beach, FL

About Jacksonville Beach

Jacksonville Beach is the largest of the three Jacksonville Beaches cities, a lively oceanfront community in eastern Duval County with roughly 23,000 residents. Its identity centers on the Jacksonville Beach Pier, the oceanfront park and boardwalk, and a dense beach-bar and restaurant strip along 1st Street. It draws both year-round residents and regional weekend visitors, with a mix of beach cottages, condos, and newer coastal homes.

Home prices in Jacksonville Beach

The median listing price in Jacksonville Beach is $714,995.

Top places in Jacksonville Beach

• Jacksonville Beach Pier (shown in the Commons photos below).
• Oceanfront Park and the beach boardwalk.
• SeaWalk Pavilion
• 1st Street beach bars and restaurants.
• Beaches Town Center (north end, shared with Neptune Beach).
• Latham Plaza
• Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park
• Sunrise over the pier (shown in the Commons photo below).

Commuting from Jacksonville Beach

• Approximate drive to downtown Jacksonville: ~25–35 minutes via Beach Blvd / JTB (roughly 18 miles; approximate, traffic-dependent).

Schools in Jacksonville Beach

Public schools: Duval County Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Jacksonville Beach FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Jacksonville Beach, FL?
  The median listing price in Jacksonville Beach is $714,995. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026
• How is the commute from Jacksonville Beach, FL?
  Approximate drive to downtown Jacksonville: ~25–35 minutes via Beach Blvd / JTB (roughly 18 miles; approximate, traffic-dependent).
• Which school district serves Jacksonville Beach, FL?
  Jacksonville Beach is served by Duval County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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