Positioned on the northern Florida coastline, with a diverse population of about 800,000 people, and a sub tropical climate makes Jacksonville Florida a wonderful area to buy a home. The city of Jacksonville offers residents and visitors a variety of activities and events. Jacksonville is home to regional shopping centers, a city zoo, museums and galleries, a chief symphony orchestra, a sports and entertainment complex downtown a well as several theaters and nightclubs. Extensive sandy beaches and waterways accentuate the well rounded quality of life Jacksonville offers. Parents will appreciate the educational system Jacksonville offers. Duval County and the city of Jacksonville merged in 1968. Duval County School District provides more than 160 public primary schools. Additionally, numerous private schools, and 14 regional colleges and universities are located in and around the Jacksonville area.

Oceanfront, waterfront, riverfront, villas, condominiums, new or existing single family, and historic Floridian style homes are available in and around Jacksonville. The median price for a two bedroom two bathroom home in the Jacksonville metropolitan area is just under $160,000.00.

For those who choose to live in a suburban setting, located just outside of downtown Jacksonville, Riverside and San Marco are first rate suburban neighborhoods. Both are worth considering when buying a home in Jacksonville Florida. Living in the San Marco area, a drive into downtown Jacksonville is less than 15 minutes. Luxury homes constructed by some of the finest national builders are reasonably priced in San Marco. For example, the average luxury existing home median price is in the region of $200,000.00.

In summary, buying a home in Jacksonville Florida is quite attainable and undoubtedly sustains a comfortable, diverse lifestyle.