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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.

About Jacksonville, NC

The city of Jacksonville is the county headquarters for Onslow County. The population is 72,723 (2020 U.S. Census). The number of residents grew by 3.7% over the past ten years.

Historically, the native people lived in this area for thousands of years before the settlers came. The Tuscarora Wars were fought to take their land. By 1713, the native people were forced out, and the settlers moved in. The New River area became a major production center for wood products such as turpentine. The original site for the Wantland’s Ferry that took goods and passengers across the New River is now the downtown waterfront park in contemporary times.

In 1842, the city was incorporated. The city got its name to honor President Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States.

In more recent times, the city became known for the Camp Lejeune military base. Construction began in 1941 with the federal government's acquisition of 100,000 acres along the banks of the New River. The population increased dramatically due to all the construction workers coming to the town looking for work on the project. Now, it is the largest marine base on the East Coast.

What to do in Jacksonville, NC

Jacksonville is a vibrant city with many things to see and do, especially if you like the outdoors.

• Features: If you like fishing, camping, hunting, hiking in the forests, and other outdoor activities along with the changes from the four seasons, you will love this area of North Carolina.
• Events: Events to enjoy include the Jacksonville Jamboree in May, the 4th of July parade in the summertime, the Oktoberfest and Onslow Pow Wow in the fall, the FTM Fashion Week in Springtime, and the Winterfest in December.
• Museums/Sights: Places worth a visit are the Onslow County Museum, the Beirut Memorial, the Lynnwood Park Zoo, the Pelletier House, and the MCAS New River Aircraft Display.
• Destination: The Sturgeon City Park has elevated wooden walkways built over the swamplands. If you look carefully on your hike, you may see some alligators.

Working in Jacksonville, NC

The Jacksonville local economy depends on hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing, education, and retail. The 5% unemployment rate is higher than in other parts of the state. Households earn $58,125 annually as a median income. This amount is approximately 20% lower than the median income of $69,021 for the rest of America. The economy is growing at a rate that matches the national growth rate. Jacksonville's predicted job growth rate over the next ten years is 32.9%, which compares favorably to the expected national growth rate of 33.5%.

The industries offering good jobs are education (12%), healthcare (9.9%), utilities (11.4%), government administration (5.1%), professional services (6.7%), hospitality (6.1%), and construction (5.3%).

Jacksonville, NC Neighborhoods

Many military families who want to live off the base are interested in the areas near Camp Lejeune.

Here are some areas to consider on the south side close to the military base.

• Duck Creek / Marines: This neighborhood is south of the city and has decent home prices. The median sales price is $204,823. Most of the home construction in this area occurred after the year 2000, so the homes are newer. The average rental price is $2,246 monthly. The vacancy rate is 0%, reflecting the high demand. This is also why the rental rates are high.
• Camp Lejeune South: This neighborhood is next to the base. The median real estate price is $192,282. Apartments and mobile homes are available to rent for around $2,246 per month. The vacancy rate is 11.5%, representing the high turnover of rental units, so finding a rental property is easy.
• Camp Lejeune: This area is north of the military base. The median real estate price is $189,925. Rental homes are available for an average rent of $2,246 per month. The vacancy rate is 12.5%, making finding a place to rent easy.
• Tarawa Terrace: The median real estate price is $170,637. This area has a mixture of homes, apartment complexes, and mobile homes. The average rent is $2,170 per month. The rent is low, but the vacancy rate of 4% is also low, so it is hard to find a place to rent.

Jacksonville, NC School District

Onslow County Schools manages the public schools. The school district spends $10,788 annually per student for educational services. The class size is average, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16 to one.

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

Jacksonville has a public two-year Coastal Carolina Community College. Within a 50-mile radius, seven other community colleges are offering two-year degrees.

Moving to Jacksonville, NC Resource Guide

The Jacksonville City Council has six elected council members. Along with the mayor, they represent the local government.

The Jacksonville Recreation Department manages all the lovely city parks, such as Northeast Creek Park, Riverwalk Crossing Park, Wilson Bay Park, and the Jacksonville Commons.

Jacksonville, NC Housing

The median sales price is $282,000 for this city. Real estate prices have been increasing 9.6% year-over-year. This area is a seller’s market because fewer homes are listed for sale than the number of buyers interested.

The cost of living is attractive. It is 1% lower than other parts of the state and 7% lower than the average costs in other American cities.