Welcome to Jacksonville!

"Where Florida Begins"

Key Facts

  • Capital: Tallahassee
  • Population: Approx. 1,100,491
  • Avg. Sunny Days: 241
  • Seasons: Winter for the first two months. Summer for the rest of the year!
  • Avg. Age: 35 yrs. old
  • Major Industry: Transportation - Largest deep water port in southeastern U.S., supports U.S. Navy, merchant ships, and int'l logistic corps.
Night Time Jacksonville
The Greater Jacksonville Area includes Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach, Saint Augustine, Orange Park and other close and comfortable communities. All of these communities fit within four counties: Duval, St. John's, Clay, and Nassau.

Florida has no offical state motto, though you will find "In God We Trust" on the official state seal and on the state flag.

Jacksonville is the largest and fastest growing city in Florida!

"Jax" (as we affectionately refer to our hometown) is also the 13th fastest growing city in America!

"Jax" is home to the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars and was proud to host SuperBowl XXXIX in January 2005!

Overview of the State

State Park

Parks, Beaches, Lakes, Amphitheaters...


Jacksonville has outdoor Jazz Festivals, marathons, surfing, fishing championships, and more to do than you can imagine.

St. George

Old towns, architecture, and modern facilities for conventions, craft shows, and more...


Enjoy stately 200 year old trees contrasting riverside luxury condominiums and every amenity you are looking for.

Schools, Colleges, Training

School

Local:

  • University of North Florida
  • Jacksonville University
  • Florida Community College Jacksonville
  • Edward Waters College
  • Florida Metropolitan University

Nearby:

  • Flager College in St. Augustine
  • University of Florida "Gators" in Gainseville
  • Florida State University "Seminoles" in Tallahassee
The First Coast

The "First Coast" is rich in history:

  • Visit St. Augustine, FL. America's oldest community.
  • Tour Fort Matanzas (built in 1740 by the Spanish).
  • See Fort Caroline (built by the French in 1560).
  • And there are many other historical landmarks of America's earliest years!
Golf

Jacksonville is home to 100 golf courses!

  • Play on Sawgrass or courses at The World Golf Village.
  • You could live within walking distance of the famous The Players Championship event held here every year.

    • Welcome!