Why Move to Jacksonville FL | Reasons to Live in Jacksonville FL

Why Move to Jacksonville FL | Reasons to Live in Jacksonville FL
Here are 10 reasons why I love living in Jacksonville, FL. And if you're thinking of moving here, I'm sure you'll love it too! With multiple sports teams, music venues, tons of outdoor activities and not to mention 22 miles of beaches, Jacksonville has plenty to offer! And did you know that the cost of living in the largest city in the continental US is actually AFFORDABLE?!
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I am a full time REALTOR® in Jacksonville Beach, Florida! I am an animal lover, sushi fanatic and social media marketing machine! I love doing anything that involves creativity, being outdoors and traveling! I have 2 adored rescue cats, Atlas and Levi and a dog named Twix (because it’s my favorite candy… and I was 11 when we rescued him..)
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[@taylordardano6160]

Can you see yourself living in Jacksonville, FL?

[@steveeleigh3731]

I'm considering a move to Florida in 6 months to 1 year.

[@taylordardano6160]

@@steveeleigh3731 So happy to hear that! Florida is great and has so much to offer year round, you won't regret it! Let me know if you have any questions or if I can be of assistance.

[@steveeleigh3731]

@@taylordardano6160 do you know which city is better for a single woman, (older) tampa or Jacksonville?

[@Jessicafreeman8369]

@@steveeleigh3731 Tampa is more of a college town feel but there is awesome shopping entertainment and bars great for single people... Jacksonville is such a large city you could get lost easy

[@taylordardano6160]

@@steveeleigh3731 Both cities provide many great opportunities for single women, it really just depends on what you're looking for! As @Jessica Freeman said, Jacksonville is larger but I do not see that as a downfall! There are many 'small towns' within 'Jacksonville' and each one has their own 'personality' between the home styles, shops, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, music venues and so on and because of that it really doesn't feel like you live in such a big city. There is truly somewhere for everyone here in Jax because of the variety! On the other hand, Tampa also has a lot of perks so I would say it genuinely just depends on what you are looking for specifically. I love it here in Jax and know I will not be leaving!! (P.S. I will actually be making a video on all the little areas here within Jax within the next month or so keep an eye out to see what I am talking about!)

[@donovanjbradley]

Born and raised in Jacksonville Beach. I’ll never leave!

[@taylordardano6160]

I never plan on leaving either!

[@thetreverpitts]

Living in Jacksonville like I do number one it's hot all the time you're right it does cool off a little bit in winter. The one thing you got to mention to a lot of people as there is no real nightlife and there's nothing that I can tell that stands out from any other major city in Florida. That's why I lot of Travelers don't travel to Jacksonville because there's nothing here that draws them to Jacksonville we don't have theme parks we don't have a lot of things for people to travel across country for I think Jacksonville is a big city with small-town feel Jacksonville is good for building a family finding a job and that's about it that I can think of

[@ithinkihaveebola5238]

This is a great video! I moved to Jax a few years ago and I love it! Duuuvaal!!

[@prepareyourself6728]

Jacksonville can get down to 17 degrees and see snow; I experienced both in Jacksonville! It is not something that happen on the regular but it happens!

[@warrencollmer3077]

We lived in Jax for 11 years in the late 90s and early 2000s. Loved it.

[@gilbertjean-louis4826]

You're so nice thank you very much for the informations.

[@burundianfamily2982]

I live in Jacksonville florida, it's not bad it's home

[@taylordardano6160]

Couldn't agree more!

[@chrishenderson07]

Great video!! Very well done.

[@iamspineman]

Great show Taylor!

[@Lifeisnow1234]

Great video, thanks for sharing! I'm going to be finishing up my MBA in December this year, and hopefully I'll be able to find a job in Jacksonville and move out there come January/February next year 🤞

[@taylordardano6160]

That is awesome! Congratulations! There are so many job opportunities and large companies to work for here in Jacksonville. I am sure you will find the dream job! Please let me know if you have any questions or if I can be of any assistance.

[@SUN-it6rf]

Love Jacksonville ❤️❤️❤️

[@felixscholl2468]

I like Jacksonville a lot! Greetings from Germany 👋☺

[@randyrrs7028]

Planning on moving to jacksonville from Tennessee sometime during the spring season of next year

[@Arielmusic]

I’m Moving this may form Costa Rica ! I’m Soooo excited 😍✨ this is my dream already have my ticket 😍🎈🤍

[@taylordardano6160]

Congratulations that is amazing! You are going to love it here! Please let me know if you have any questions or if I can be of assistance!

[@Arielmusic]

@@taylordardano6160 thankyou so much Taylor! You’re so kind ☺️

[@taylordardano6160]

Hello Ariel. I just wanted to touch base with you. Are you still looking to move to Jacksonville this May?

[@DrRayChen]

Great video

[@bgramirez966]

Iam considering moving to Jacksonville from Texas, I want a change of scenery...the city by the ocean 🌊

[@Geokane]

Hi I’m moving to Jacksonville soon 😎

[@alexandrferr]

Really cool video Taylor! I am looking to see of I will accept to move to US and talking with some of my work colleagues, they told me Florida is definitely a good place to live. How do I search in the web available houses to rent or buy? Another question, are the beaches good to swimming?

[@wyattandwill12]

I’m thinking about living in the suburbs while I’m saving up to be able to get a place in South Florida. I found a really cheap AirBnb and it’s in walking distance with sidewalks to a Costco where I might be able to get a high paying job which is great since I don’t have my license yet and I can save up more making $15/hr+.

[@edmonddantes1761]

Going there for work soon, probably going to stay near orange park. Any bars/places you recommend for late 20s/early 30s singles??

[@maisis.2139]

I am thinking about moving to Jacksonville next year.

[@taylordardano6160]

It is a great place to live! Please let me know if you have any questions about Jacksonville or if I can be of assistance in the future!

[@cocobongo4541]

i m planing to move there in few months from massachusetts home of the cold weather in winter how is the rent and average hours pay

[@cristiangerardinobilityhou5410]

1. Build a Mansion with smart technology & Miami Vice theme fashion. 2. Have a private jet to visit nearby cities. 3. Create a solar panel company and/or green technology company. Or alternative technology company. Or inventory and shipping company.4. Create stores downtown with previous Miami fashion/culture.5. Private International security firm involving land and sea operations. 6. J'Ville G crew (female only cheerleaders attendees for all Jacksonville teams).

[@melanierobinson4152]

New subscriber🥰

[@taylordardano6160]

Thank you so much!!

[@JJ-ky2pc]

I came out to this page after checking to hear more about jacksonville. Im quite scared! I live here in long beach CA but on august jacksonville will be our new home. You think you can share me about the neighborhood along chimney lake because we will be moving on that area😀. We are just so tired or living here in downtown. Hope to hear from u! Thanks

[@meshisha77]

How did it go? Thats a big swoop. Curious how ur family is adapting. Hope its much better than u expected. 🙏🏽

[@nw9205]

Thinking of moving there in a year. Haven’t noticed too much solar panels on houses....how much is a typical utility Bill to keep a house cool in summer?

[@taylordardano6160]

Hello! My average electric bill is around $120-130 a month during the summer. My home is ~1,500 sq ft and I like to keep the temperature around 73 during the day and 69 at night! Hope that helps! Let me know if you have any other questions or if I can be of any assistance during your move here!

[@llamasarus1]

I'd like to move out of Southwest Michigan and to Jacksonville, FL for the culture, sunshine and freedom. I have the money saved up to be able to move but only have work experience in low-skill factory jobs so I'm a bit apprehensive to go it alone and pull the trigger. Once I make myself more "in demand" i'll move over there in an instant. I've been in Jax twice from having stayed in Saint Augustine for a summer and loved it!

[@burundianfamily2982]

Awesome I hope it goes well

[@taylordardano6160]

I am so happy to hear that you loved it, as I couldn't agree more! We look forward to having you here! Let me know if you have any questions or if I can be of assistance.

[@jaxabe3925]

Have you moved to Jacksonville yet? I moved to Jacksonville from Lansing Michigan in 2019. Been happy since then.

[@mirzaahmed6589]

The international airport doesn't seem to have any international flights.

[@rtracy01]

and it never will. We are America's largest small town.

[@Zaynalorraine]

Hey Taylor, I was born and raised in Jacksonville, Fl. I am back in town and there have been some changes. I would love to connect.

[@AlexNightOwl76]

I live in Fort Lauderdale and I drove by jacksonville on I-95 many years ago. I did not like it, it looked under developed and the downtown looked unappealing. Planning on driving up there and spend a full week to see why the hype lately. A lot of people are speaking great things about Jacksonville, FL.

[@michelleburney5464]

Iam moving to Jacksonville fl at the end of feb. From California I cant wait iam so excited.

[@taylordardano6160]

That is so exciting! I love visiting CA, where about do you currently live? My family is near Seal Beach and LA! Let me know if I can be of any assistance in renting or buying or if you just have questions in general!

[@thetaureanmisanthrope]

Best of luck to you!❤ I will be relocating there for work soon, and I am so excited!🙂

[@taylordardano6160]

@@thetaureanmisanthrope We cant wait to have you here! You are going to love it. Let me know if you have any questions or if I can be of assistance.

[@taylordardano6160]

Hello @Michelle Burney. Just wanted to follow up with you as I know you had mentioned you'd be relocating to Jacksonville the end of February! Feel free to reach out to me for assistance with your move!

[@JohnnyLaRue]

Thinking about a move there. Crime and if the nearest Veterans Hospital is decent are my concerns. I couldn't find any of the areas you mentioned on a map (Ponte Vedra, Nocatee...etc) in your comment to another poster.

[@taylordardano6160]

Hello Johnny. Ponte Vedra, Nocatee, Fleming Island and Orange Park are located in St. Johns and Clay county. Jacksonville however is located in Duval county. So depending on if you were looking at the link I provided, you may have to click right outside of those areas that were highlighted as it automatically selects Duval county for Jacksonville! Ponte Vedra and Nocatee are just south of Jacksonville Beach along the east coast. Orange Park and Fleming island are just south of the purple highlight on the left side of the map! Hope that helps! Additionally, I have attached a link below to our VA clinic. Please let me know if you have any other questions or if I can be of assistance to you during your search here in Jacksonville! www.northflorida.va.gov/locations/jacksonville.asp

[@nunyobusiness777]

I've been in South FL for 40 years. Getting very tired of dealing with hurricanes every year. I've been told that Jax doesn't seem to be in the cone often. Is that true? Also, how hard is it to find a rental home with 2 cats? Are there any low income senior housing communities in safe areas? I own my own home now, but I'm finding it more difficult every year to maintain it as I get older. Are the summers as hot as down here? Thanks for any info you can give me.

[@Geokane]

I’m moving to Jacksonville in may from kc I’m hecka excited

[@taylordardano6160]

So happy to hear it! We can't wait to have you here! Let me know if I can be of assistance during your move.

[@Geokane]

@@taylordardano6160 great I will keep you informed on when I move and if I need you’re help on safe areas and thing to do🤩

[@Geokane]

@@taylordardano6160 can I call you when I need help moving

[@Geokane]

Is it your hometown

[@taylordardano6160]

@@Geokane Absolutely!

[@docducttape9270]

ITS HOOOOOOOOOOOTTTT 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@owrsolar9855]

Hi Taylor, great video, tnx. My son might do some surveillance in Jaks soon and might need short term rental assistance. Can we contact you. Jonathan

[@AryC3937]

Move to South Florida. Jacksonville Florida may as well be considered South Georgia

[@taylordardano6160]

It depends on what you are looking for! I for example love that we get a little bit of weather change yet still have a beach and get to enjoy it pretty much year round. However, South FL is beautiful as well! :)

[@RyFol717]

Whats wrong with Georgia?

[@Geokane]

That’s good thing I believe

[@ithinkihaveebola5238]

Jacksonville is way more diverse than Georgia lol

[@SuperQdaddy]

Its not as hot as south Florida in winter.

[@nopenope1499]

Florida has the best Governor too. 🇺🇲

[@blowgibbs8518]

Don't do it people.....stay away.....dont listen to THIS!! I lived there moved years ago....Traffic...crime...bums..tip of the iceberg......Did I mention traffic...😲😲😲

[@taylordardano6160]

I am sorry that you did not enjoy your time here in Jacksonville! Jacksonville does have its own share of downsides including traffic and crime, but so does any other major city. Luckily for us, Jacksonville is very large! And with that there are very many areas within and just outside of Jacksonville that don't have that 'big city feel' and are great places to live! If you ever head back this way, let me know and I'd be happy to recommend some places for you to check out! 🙂

[@ithinkihaveebola5238]

Every city in the world has its good and bad areas. I've recently moved here and I love it. Jax is one of my favorite major cities. Also, the Jags fans are really cool people too lol

[@AdamGbl95]

Don't forget about 6hr to myrtle Beach

[@andreasteinmann8888]

What areas of Jacksonville have the lowest crime rate? That’s a big factor in deciding where to relocate. Also the potential for flooding closer to the beaches / river is a concern. Any tips on areas to consider? Thank you.

[@valeriehouck5284]

Also I’m a concerned about hurricanes.

[@taylordardano6160]

Hello Andrea! I have attached a link below for you to explore the crime rates and other information that may be of interest to you for the Jacksonville area. Jacksonville, like many major cities, has specific areas that do have a higher crime rate but there are also many other surrounding areas that don't. I have lived in Jacksonville for 7 years, 5 years at the beach, and have never had a personal experience where I have been concerned for my safety.... or problems with flooding. In regards to flooding, anytime you are close to or backed up to a body or water there is the potential concern... and sometimes you don't even have to be near water! However, this tends to be a case by case basis here so if there is a specific area you are interested in, I am happy to let you know about the flood zones in that area! Some areas I would recommend checking out are the Beaches, Ponte Vedra, Nocatee, Fleming Island, Orange Park, Hodges/San Pablo/Kernan, and Bayard. Let me know if you have any questions or if I can be of any assistance! www.neighborhoodscout.com/fl/jacksonville/crime

[@valeriehouck5284]

My friend is now shopping around pointe verda for a home. She is lucky because she works remotely so went from NYC to Jville last year and this winter.

[@taylordardano6160]

@@valeriehouck5284 Ponte Vedra is a great area! Very safe, great schools, lots of shops, restaurants, outdoor activities and of course the beach! Its one of my favorites! Feel free to provide her my name if she needs any assistance.

[@SUN-it6rf]

@@valeriehouck5284 don't be. Been in Florida for the past 36 years. South Florida gets a lot more of those. JAX is ok.

[@Geokane]

Only if it’s ok

[@joshuadiaz1954]

What are some good suburbs in there

[@taylordardano6160]

Hello Joshua, I would say it depends on what you are looking for within your community. I have attached a link below for your review. My personal favorites are Atlantic Beach, Nocatee, Palm Valley, Oakleaf Plantation and Fernandina Beach! But there are plenty of other great places to live here. www.newhomesource.com/learn/best-suburbs-of-jacksonville-florida/

[@stevenconnolly7907]

Good list but there are even more reasons to be in Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Public Library with numerous branches, online I think is the best in the Southeast. Amtrak services the city both North, South look for this to expand going forward.🚂 Much of the downtown area is proposed for redevelopment there should be a number of advances related to this from housing to concept restaurants. 🌇

[@taylordardano6160]

Yes, you are absolutely correct! There are many more reasons to live in Jacksonville than the few that I named. Those are just some of my favorite reasons but always happy to add in any suggestions you may have!

[@Geokane]

Hey Taylor Dardano can I be your friend in Florida

[@ug8903]

Jackwire?

[@ec6899]

There is no mention about the floods....

[@abdim4356]

I’m from Miami n want to move there due to cheaper cost of living

[@taylordardano6160]

Hello Abdi, thank you for your response. Yes, Jacksonville can be much more affordable than Miami and you still get the benefit of being close to the beach! When are you considering moving to Jacksonville?

[@mothekidd6647]

SHE MUST BE A REALESTAE AGENT

[@liiam3853]

Today no it’s literally Jacksonville literally in a tornado watch🌪️

[@texasmade9090]

It sucks in Jacksonville !! Ann Wilson of Heart moved here

[@justynjonn]

Ann Wilson is in Jacksonville?! Love.

[@texasmade9090]

@@justynjonn yes I know that’s what I said on my reply

[@wholovesyababy5574]

Are there gas stoves?

[@omarquintero902]

I guess the Jacksonville Sharks isn’t a football team :/

[@conniecharley1927]

NO...BAD OUT WEIGHS THE GOOD ... 60swas a great place to live.. too many people now.. too much crime.. where the good parts of Jacksonville used to be.. now crime run down houses... pretty yards once was now have old cars parked in front yards.. I cried when I went through my old neighborhood.

[@therealscrantonstrangler]

I can do 30 reasons why people in Jacksonville are moving out lol

[@josejones3312]

Is it racial tensions in jax

[@burundianfamily2982]

Honestly to tell you the truth, I haven't seen any black matter riots in my neighborhood and everything is quiet if you don't go out. so racial problems shouldn't be a issue

[@josejones3312]

@@burundianfamily2982 ahhh thats gooood than!!!. Seems like everybody mind they busniess than and get along fine

[@conniecharley1927]

No ......

[@JoseSorianoPhotography]

what about crime? Im concerned because I have a little one. I've heard that is a bit dangerous

[@ithinkihaveebola5238]

Every city in the world has its good and bad areas. I've recently moved here and I love it. The Jags fans are really cool people too lol

[@movinkoolin187]

There is a lot of crimes

[@paychecktyree3473]

Bet they won’t go to duval

[@LALMCGatorsfan]

I live in Jacksonville, Florida I've been here since 1992. Jacksonville, Florida is great place to live it has it's good and bad spots. #1 reason you wouldn't want to live in Jacksonville, Florida TRAFFIC! Now Traffic wouldn't be that bad if the roads weren't so out of date. This is what happens when you keep putting Democrats in office NOTHING GETS FIXED. In the early 90s Jacksonville, Florida was low traffic and even though it get busy in Oct. and Jan. it was easy going on the road ways. In 1993 that all changed as Jacksonville was rewarded with it's first ever NFL team. 1994 Traffic started to get worst and the more people that started moving here from up north changed everything, by 1995 the city went form 289,361 to 846,755. That is a big jump for a city that wasn't a Metro. Jacksonville, Florida streets are not made for that many cars. Jacksonville was more of a military town a way through that why I95 went straight through Jacksonville. 1998 Jacksonville had 977,045 people. 2004 Jacksonville joined the 1 Million people towns, 1,002,023. Today Jacksonville has 936,017 people. The way to fix this Traffic problem is build more roads and bridges not make us pay tolls for roads that have been here since 1970s. Why is a highway that was built back in the 70s asking for a toll. Democrats are thefts if you want changed vote in someone who has a great idea on how to change. Who cares the party unless it is a democrat because like I said they can't be trusted they are LIARS!!! They call people racist and make up lies cause they have no answer for the problem. You know why democrats have no answer for the problem? CAUSE DEMOCRATS ARE THE PROBLEM!!!!