Engage Jacksonville

WHY JACKSONVILLE?

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

FINANCIAL SERVICES The region’s talent support a wide range of companies in financial services, including banking, investments, insurance, mortgage and cybersecurity. Leading hospitals and cutting edge medical companies have long located in Northeast Florida to tap into its skilled workforce and sizeable consumer base. IT AND INNOVATION The region is considered one of the fastest growing regions for high tech jobs, fed by the solid pipeline of military veterans and graduates from area universities. HEALTHCARE & LIFE SCIENCESS

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Manufacturers find success in Jacksonville due to our infrastructure, competitive business climate and access to talent including 3,000 retiring veterans annually. TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS Two deep-water ports, 3 major interstates (I-95, I-10 and I-295), 3 major railroads and an international airport system make Jacksonville one of the best cities for logistics infrastructure in the Southeast.

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POPULATION GROWTH 7.0% 5-YEAR 2020-25

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AVERAGE INCOME $85,500

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2020 Jacksonville Total Population 1.6 MILLION

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RENTER OCCUPIED HOUSING 35.4%

LABOR FORCE 980,000

Jacksonville is the place where talent and companies thrive. The diverse workforce can support business needs in an array of industries and specialties.

POPULATION AGE 20-34 20.6%

BACHELOR OR HIGHER 24.1%

Source: Moody’s, 2021

ENGAGE JACKSONVILLE MSA OVERVIEW | 3

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