Jacksonville is a hidden gem in Florida. While it is geographically the largest city in the continental United States (over 840 square miles), this northeastern Florida hub offers the best of a major metro area with the friendly charm of a small southern town. With its location in northeast Florida, Orlando and all its attractions is within a 2 hour drive as is historic Savannah, Georgia. South Florida and Miami is about 5 and a half hours away by car. The vast majority of our residents are off on the weekends, so you can enjoy all Jacksonville has to offer.
Fun facts about Jacksonville:
- 270+ days of sun a year
- 22 miles of beaches
- The St. Johns is one of the few rivers in the United States that flows northward
- 40 miles of Intracoastal Waterway canals, marshes and channels
- Largest urban park system in the country
- 20+ Music Fests annually
- The Jacksonville Jazz Festival is the nation’s second largest
- Multiple professional and college sports
- A variety of neighborhoods with affordable housing
- Florida’s youngest city with an average age of 36
- Nearby historic St Augustine is America’s oldest city founded in 1565
