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Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Jacksonville. _Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Jacksonville._

About Jacksonville, NC

Jacksonville is the county seat of Onslow County. The 2020 census counted 72,723 people living in the city. It is the largest city in the county. The area has many young people due to the military base for marines at Camp Lejeune.

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As far as city history goes, settlers moved into the area after the Tuscarora War forced the Native Americans from their tribal lands. Soon after the area was settled, the Wantland’s Ferry took people and goods across the New River at the site that is today’s downtown Jacksonville waterfront.

The city was incorporated in 1842 and named after President Andrew Jackson. The local economy was built up by supplying turpentine, tobacco, and lumber.

In 1941, the U.S. Congress authorized the purchase of 100,000 acres along the shore of the New River to build a military base, which eventually became Camp Lejeune. The landowners were paid, but the sharecroppers who built houses on rented land were not compensated for their loss.

In contemporary times, the city is best known for being the first location to recognize a paid holiday in 2016 for a celebration of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution that made slavery illegal.

What to do in Jacksonville, NC

Jacksonville is a lovely city with plenty of things to see and do. Here are some suggestions:

• Features: If you like bowling, you will love the Bowlarena. To hunt for a treasure or a bargain, try the Twice as Nice Flea Market. To see the war memorials, visit the Lejeune Memorial Gardens.
• Tours: A pleasant way to spend an afternoon is to take a Bayonet Cruise on the New River that includes a meal and a chance to see dolphins.
• Museum and Historic Places: Interesting places to visit include the Carolina Museum of the Marine and the Pelletier House. For kids, there is the Zing Zumm Children’s Museum.
• Destination: The New River is a massive waterway that is as big as a lake and leads to Stones Bay, passes Camp Lejeune military base, and goes further to the coast and the Atlantic Ocean. It is perfect for boating and water sports.

Working in Jacksonville, NC

The Jacksonville local economy depends on hospitality, retail, healthcare, and education. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is high. The median household income is $47,483 per year, which is more than $20,000 lower than the American average of $69,021. The economy is growing slower than the national average. Jacksonville's predicted job growth rate for the next ten years is 27.3%, compared to the national rate of 33.5%.

The industries offering the most jobs are healthcare (13.3%), hospitality (10.6%), public administration (10.0%), education (9.8%), construction (5.2%), social assistance (4.7%), and administrative services/waste management (4.3%).

Jacksonville, NC Neighborhoods

The best neighborhoods in Jacksonville are on the northern side of the city, with one very nice area on the west side. The prices go down towards the south.

Here are the areas with the finest homes for sale:

• Kellum: This suburban neighborhood has a median real estate price of $370,291, more expensive than 70.8% of North Carolina. About half of the homes are owner-occupied, and the other half are rental units. Rental homes are pricey at $2,447 monthly.
• Half Moon: This nice neighborhood is north of the city. The median real estate price is $352,045. Apartments and homes are available to rent for lower prices at around $1,056 per month. The vacancy rate is 1.8%, so renting in this area is very difficult.
• Gum Branch: This area is on the north side of Jacksonville. The median real estate price is $303,703. Rental homes are available for an average rent of $1,652 per month. The vacancy rate is low at 6.4%, making finding a place to rent challenging.
• Commons Drive North / Chastain Court: The median real estate price is $301,252. This neighborhood has a mixture of homes, apartment complexes, and high-rise buildings with apartments and condos. The vacancy rate is higher at 13.3%, with more availability. The average rent is $1,845 per month.

Jacksonville, NC School District

The public school district is the Onslow County Schools. The school district spends $10,788 annually per student. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16 to one.

There are 12 private schools in the Jacksonville area. The top three private schools are Fellowship Christian Academy (PK to 12th), Jacksonville Christian Academy (PK to 12th), and Lwcs (PK to 12th).

The public two-year Coastal Carolina Community College and seven other two-year community colleges are within a 50-mile radius. The nearest public four-year school is the University of North Carolina in Wilmington, NC, about 46 miles away.

Moving to Jacksonville, NC Resource Guide

Jacksonville’s municipal government consists of an elected mayor and six elected members serving on the Jacksonville City Council.

The Jacksonville Recreation Department manages the public parks and recreational centers. Outdoor experiences include parks with water access, the downtown waterfront, and the Jacksonville Commons. There are youth sports, recreation for adults and special programs for seniors.

Jacksonville, NC Housing

The median home price in Jacksonville is $282,000, trending up about 9.6% year-over-year. It is a seller’s market with fewer homes listed for sale than the number of interested buyers. Rental units have a high turnover due to the standard two- or three-year term of a military deployment.

The cost of living in Jacksonville has an A+ rating on Areavibes. It is 1% lower than other cities in the state and 7% lower than the national average of the United States.