Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville is a city of 977,670 people in Duval County, Florida, founded in 1791.
Why visit Jacksonville
Townapedia lists 79 museums and landmarks, 94 parks and trails, 190 places to eat, 15 places to stay and 19 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Florida Theatre, San Marco Theatre, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 47°F.
Weather in Jacksonville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Jacksonville
Jacksonville (US: , JAK-sən-vil), colloquially nicknamed Jax, is the most populous city proper in the U.S. state of Florida, located on the Atlantic coast of northeastern Florida. It is the county seat of Duval County, with which the city consolidated in 1968. It is the eleventh-most populous U.S. city and the largest city in the Southeast, with a population of 949,611 at the 2020 U.S. census. The Jacksonville metropolitan area, at over 1.76 million residents, is the fourth-largest metropolitan area in Florida and 38th-largest in the United States.
From the Wikipedia article Jacksonville, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do19
Florida Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
The Florida Theatre is a historic American movie theater. The theatre is one of only four remaining high-style movie palaces built in...
128 East Forsyth Street, Jacksonville
FEC Strauss Trunnion Bascule Bridge
Bridge · 1.0 mi
Bridge in Florida, United States of America
Florida State College at Jacksonville
School
Public college in Jacksonville, Florida
Fuller Warren Bridge
Bridge · 1.6 mi
Bridge in Florida, United States of America
Jacksonville University
School · 3.6 mi
Private university in Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Main Street Bridge
Bridge · 1.0 mi
Bridge in Jacksonville, United States of America
Mathews Bridge
Bridge · 2.7 mi
Bridge in Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Ritz Theatre
Cinema and theater
Theatre in Jacksonville, Florida, United States, on the site of a movie theater of which only the original facade remains
7 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks79
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville
Museum · 0.5 mi
333 Laura Street North, Jacksonville
Tu,We 11:00-17:00; Mo off; Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-17:00; Su...
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Monument and historic site · Catholic · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Church in Florida, United States
11 East Forsyth
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Skyscraper in Jacksonville, Florida
310 West Church Street Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic apartment building in Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Brewster Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Former hospital in Florida, United States
Buckman and Ulmer Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Jacksonville, Florida
Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Museum in Jacksonville, Florida
Downtown Jacksonville
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Central business district of Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Downtown Jacksonville Multiple Property Submission
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Multiple listing in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Dyal-Upchurch Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Building in Florida, United States
Edwin M. Stanton School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places listings in Duval County, Florida
67 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds94
Memorial Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Urban park in Jacksonville, Florida, USA
1620 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville
James Weldon Johnson Park
Park · 0.5 mi
Public park in Jacksonville, Florida, United States
117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville
EverBank Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 1.7 mi
Home of the Jacksonville Jaguars
1 EverBank Stadium Drive, Jacksonville
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Park · 4.8 mi
Zoo in Jacksonville, Florida
Midtown Centre
Park · 3.5 mi
Business complex in Jacksonville, Florida
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Sports field and stadium · 1.2 mi
300 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville
82 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes190
Casa Dora Italian Cafe
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 0.7 mi
108 East Forsyth Street, Jacksonville
Mo-Fr 10:30-21:30; Sa 16:00-22:00
Chans Chinese Food
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.6 mi
1508 North Main Street
Mo-Th 10:45-21:00; Fr 10:45-22:00; Sa 11:00-21:30
Hawkers Asian Street Fare
Restaurant · Asian · 1.8 mi
1001 Park Street, Jacksonville
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
It's in the DNA Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.0 mi
2105 Park Street
Sa-Su 07:30-16:00; Tu-Fr 07:00-16:30
Olio Restaurant
Diner · American · 0.8 mi
301 East Bay Street, Jacksonville
Mo-Th 08:00-15:00; Fr 08:00-15:00,17:00-22:00; Sa 17:00-22:00
SENYAI Thai Street Food & Noodle Bar
Restaurant · Thai · 1.9 mi
820 Lomax Street
Mo-Th 11:30-21:30; Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:30
Southern Grounds
Cafe · American, Coffee Shop · 1.3 mi
400, Unit 101 Riverside Avenue
Mo-Su 06:30-21:00
The Bearded Pig
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.6 mi
1224 Kings Avenue, Jacksonville
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Burrito Gallery
Restaurant · 0.6 mi
21 East Adams Street
Mo-Th 11:00-24:00,Fr-Sa 11:00-01:30,Su 11:00-20:00
Dos Gatos
Bar and pub · 0.7 mi
123 East Forsyth Street, Jacksonville
Mo-Fr 16:00-02:00; Sa-Su 18:00-02:00
178 more on the map.
Where to stay15
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
1201 Riverplace Boulevard, Jacksonville
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
225 East Coastline Drive, Jacksonville
Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville Downtown Southbank
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
1201 Kings Avenue, Jacksonville
The Dickert House Bed & Breakfast
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
1724 Copeland Street, Jacksonville
Churches and places of worship185
Riverside Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
2650 Park Street, Jacksonville
Bethel Baptist Institutional Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Shopping19
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries75
Edward Waters University
School · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
1658 Kings Road, Jacksonville
Annie R. Morgan Elementary School
School · 3.3 mi
964 Saint Clair St, Jacksonville
Healthcare16
UF Health Pain Management Center – Jacksonville
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
555 West 8th Street, Jacksonville
Map of Jacksonville
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°F | 47°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 69°F | 50°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 74°F | 55°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 80°F | 61°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 86°F | 69°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 74°F | 7.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 76°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 76°F | 6.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 74°F | 6.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 82°F | 66°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 73°F | 56°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 68°F | 50°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Jacksonville Nas (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Duval County has had 31 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-08-31: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) (NIP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Orange Park 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Lakeside 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Oakleaf Plantation 15 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Nassau Village-Ratliff 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Atlantic Beach 16 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Neptune Beach 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
- Fruit Cove 17 mi south, about 27 min by car
- Fleming Island 17 mi south, about 27 min by car
- Jacksonville Beach 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Jacksonville skyline, Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
- Construction on Haydon Burns Library, Jacksonville, FL, Anthony Inswasty, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WB State Street at Clay Street Intersection, Jacksonville dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- WB State Street at Broad Street North Intersection, Jacksonville dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- WB State Street at North Pearl Street Intersection, Jacksonville dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- EB US17 US23 at Clay Street Intersection, Jacksonville dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- WB State Street at Jefferson Street Intersection, Jacksonville dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- EB US17 US23 at North Pearl Street Intersection, Jacksonville dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- EB US17 US23 at Broad Street North Intersection, Jacksonville dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- WB State Street at Julia Street Intersection, Jacksonville dashcam, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- EB US17 US23 at Julia Street Intersection, Jacksonville dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- EB US17 US23 at Jefferson Street Intersection, Jacksonville dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Bus Bays, Rosa L Parks Transit Station, Jacksonville Skyway, Pokemonprime, CC BY 4.0
- Rosa L Parks Transit Station, Jacksonville Skyway, Pokemonprime, CC BY 4.0
- Jacksonville Skyway Train Set 108 Interior, Pokemonprime, CC BY 4.0
- EB US17 US23 at Jacksonville Skyway, Jacksonville dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Clara White Mission 2 (Jacksonville, Florida), PicoOrdinalo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida Theater at night, Craig ONeal, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Jax FL Riverside Baptist Church01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jax FL Memorial Park entr ne02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jax FL Waters College Admin Bldg02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jax FL Immaculate Conception Church01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jax FL San Jose Admin Bldg02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fort Caroline moat FOCA1566, NPS Photo, Public domain
- The Bethel Church02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jax FL Cummer Gardens msm01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jax FL Lewis Mausoleum and marker01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jax FL Terminal POC03, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jax FL Lane-Towers House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jax FL Old Ortega HD01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jax FL Catherine Street Fire Station01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HemmingPark, Mathew105601, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jacksonville FL Sammis House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jax FL South Atlantic Invest Corp Bldg gone01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mt Zion Church Jacksonville, Nichos ( talk ). Original uploader was Nichos at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Jax FL San Jose Gatehouse01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jax FL Main Library03, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jax FL 3685 Via de la Reina House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- J. P. Small Memorial Stadium, LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jax FL 7356 San Jose Blvd House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
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