Engage Jacksonville

WHY JACKSONVILLE?

Source: U.S. Census, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2020

LABOR POOL & TALENT • Population growth in 2020 was almost double the national average • Jacksonville has a strong pipeline of skilled tech workforce with more than 13,000 IT graduates each year • 150,000 students in a 100 mile radius • Home to four military bases and a strong pipeline of talent

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT • Diversified economy • Cost-friendly location for business • Business friendly regulatory environment • Top 20 Port in the U.S. with operations spread over three separate facilities

AFFORDABILITY & HOUSING • Cost of living half of larger gateway markets • Median home price is 58% less than the national average • No state income tax • Low corporate tax rate

WORK/LIFE BALANCE • World class beaches and the St. Johns River • Top rated golf courses including the PGA tournament • Professional football and several minor league sports teams • 23 national, state and local parks that take people to the beaches, marshes and area wetlands

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