The REAL Pros And Cons Of JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA | WATCH Before Moving To Jacksonville Florida

Are you thinking about moving to Jacksonville Florida? Before you pack your bags, watch the real pros and cons of Jacksonville Florida video to get the inside scoop! From stunning beaches to hidden cons, I cover everything you need to know.
When I first moved to Jacksonville in 2011 after growing up in Pennsylvania, I experienced a mix of emotions. Now, having lived in different cities and returned, I'm here to share the real deal about life in Jax!
In this video, I'll reveal the surprising perks that make Jacksonville Florida a gem in the Sunshine State, as well as some downsides you might not expect! Whether you're drawn to the vibrant culture or curious about the potential challenges, this video is a must-watch. Don't miss my last con – it's a doozy that could be a deal-breaker (or not)!
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Together, we'll explore the highlights and the hiccups of relocating to this dynamic Floridian hotspot. See you in Jax!
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0:00 - Intro to The Real Pros And Cons Of Jacksonville Florida | Watch Before Moving to Jacksonville Florida
0:14 - Pros #1: Schools in Jacksonville Florida
0:48 - Pros #2: Weather in Jacksonville Florida
1:44 - Pros #3: Airport Access in Jacksonville Florida
2:33 - Pros #4: Sports Scene in Jacksonville Florida
3:23 - Pros #5: Hurricane Preparedness in Jacksonville Florida
4:17 - Pros #6: Diversity of Neighborhoods in Jacksonville Florida
5:09 - Pros #7: Beach Lifestyle in Jacksonville Florida
7:56 - Cons #1: Traffic Issues in Jacksonville Florida
8:42 - Cons #2: Inconsistent Weather and Rain in Jacksonville Florida
9:27 - Cons #3: Lack of Basements in Jacksonville Florida
10:08 - Wrap Up to The Real Pros And Cons Of Jacksonville Florida | Watch Before Moving to Jacksonville Florida
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[teachingrounds]

I love Jax some other pluses:
1) you’re 5 hours from Charleston, 5 hours to Tampa, 5 hours to atlanta, 5 hours to Miami
2) the natural beauty is stunning … drive over the jtb bridge over the icw and gawk at the amazing vista of the estuary or take a jet ski or small boat to the gtm preserve. There are 7 bridges you can cross and how can the water below you not put a smile on your face
3) it’s still reasonably affordable in comparison to south east florida
4) it’s growing like crazy (now the 10 most populous city in the US) and with it the amenities, restaurants, recreational activities are blowing up
5) health care is world class …. Go to the Mayo Clinic and see how they treat you and what they’re able to do

[JustinJohn-jr]

My father said it was the armpit of America. I was there for a visit and I actually liked it.

[treehousewood]

I grew up in Jacksonville but finally moved down to the Tampa Bay Area when i was 30. I personally never liked Jacksonville, but it depends on what you want. If you are looking to live in “Florida” then Jacksonville is definitely not for you. This city is not really considered Florida by the rest of the state Orlando and down. It gets colder up there and the beaches are kind of gross. There’s no tropical feel and you won’t see the tropical types of palm trees that you see in the rest of the state. The winters are too cold for them to survive. The beaches have dirty looking brown sand and discolored water versus the rest of the state that has blue and teal colored water with cleaner white sand. Most Floridians view it as more southern Georgia than Florida. This city is also pretty conservative and still in the Bible Belt with churches on every corner. If that’s what you’re looking for, then cheers. I was surely glad to move to an area that’s not saturated with religion and churches. The downtown is pretty dead and has always been so, so you don’t ever get a “city” feel. The rest of the town is suburban sprawl with copies of the same chain restaurants and stores and lacking a lot of character. The only areas with any culture and diversity are Riverside and San Marco. Other than that it’s mainly just a spread out southern town in the Bible Belt. I never liked it, but to each their own. If you’re looking to live in “Florida” then i would consider Orlando or further south.

[Papayajoseph]

As a native there is a lot of truth to what she says. She mentioned the schools but did not include Duval County which is the biggest county. Public schools are rough here. Traffic is not bad here compared to other big cities and pretty much only during rush hour. It is a great sports town where you can find a team and a sport and places to practice and play. I love it here. The cons….i can’t say here.

[JobyJoby-iwwr]

I have a special place in my heart for Jax - Duval County. Left 27+ years

[aclem]

The humidity in summer is overwhelming, the beach area is not really developed, there really is no "downtown" shopping and entertainment area so no concentration of great restaurants, bars, clubs or shopping, like Florida and the rest of the south, pay is about 1/3 of what you can earn elsewhere so although it there are lots of jobs you are hard pressed to find a good wage. Jacksonville really is just a conglomeration of small towns grouped together to make a big city.

[cleniosousa]

Went last week the traffic is horrible and rain all day in the afternoon. The beach is amazing.

[Juggkingggg]

Okay you’ve convinced me😭 im scared im not gonna like it coming from a big city like San Francisco

[kevincallaghan]

Although they call it an international airport, flights from Jacksonville are not direct to cities outside of the US. That's a big negative for anyone who likes to travel. And these indirect flights are crazy expensive!

[bobo-jxmk]

Hi everyone.
We are a family of 4 and we are thinking to move from Sweden to Jacksonville.
I wonder if is it a good place for a family with small kids?
Is it safe?Does it have good schools, good hospitals, good jobb opportunities, good standart and quality of living?
Does snakes and aligators appears everywhere like around the houses or in the park roads?
Please if you have a friendly advice for me, I would really appreciate it.
Thank you in advance.

[scottguitar]

Jacksonville is certainly not a horrible city, but it is lacking compared to other large cities. We do have parks, but compared to other cities, the parks are somewhat lacking in terms of size, walkable paths, and bike paths. Florida in general is lacking in a variety of trees, bushes, and plants compared to other areas of the U.S. when it comes to our forests. Expect a lot of pine trees and oak trees. Large cities usually have bad traffic problems and Jacksonville is no exception, but compared to other large cities, it is probably not nearly as bad yet. There are still large parts of the day you can drive and it not feel like rush hour. In terms of schools, it sort of depends on where you live to how nice the school will be.

[restfulambiancehq]

Jacksonville = no pros, a million cons.

[ritastracka]

I live in Jacksonville Florida I'm nine I've lived here since I was born here and I love it but I like Willdwood New Jersey better because my favorite cousin lives there so I like it better but I do have a cousin an older cousin here but the one In New Jersey is younger.

[rollinon]

Noticed she didn't say nothing about gangs in Jacksonville

[nick]

I'm from CT. I've been in Jax for 7 years now. I honestly don't like it here. It's kinda backwards, lower income, less educated and the summers are awful. High obesity rates. Winter is chilly. The downtown is depressing. And the deforestation and rampant building of cheap luxury apartments is disgusting. Most schools are not good. There are too many bad neighborhoods. There are plenty of worse places to live of course.

[aclem]

2/3 what you can make elsewhere not 1/3. Plus benefits are not great which sadly is happening everywhere.

[dipfan]

Do not listen to this manipulative woman .Let me tell you about the great school's all around you but your kids will go to Duval county... if your in Jacksonville . Just know ppl that know Jax . Know better than to fall for this misinformation

[vaugustine]

Seriously?? Those are the cons?? What a joke. What about crime? Demographics?

[chumbala]

Cons. … just 3 ? That’s it ? How about crime ? One of the worst in the state ? Particularly getting worse by the beach (two beach shootings in the last few months). Also, never ending construction? The I95 and the I10 areas closer to downtown have been in construction mode since the 1990’s.
Lack of indoor activities, homelessness in downtown, etc
Plenty of cons

[taketh]

Jacksonville is like a Monet; looks good from a distance, but up close it is just a bunch of smeared dots.