Median Age
28 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 32% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
12%
Jacksonville, AL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$635
Population
14,981
Renter Mix
56% Rent
A charming college community on the edge of Alabama’s greatest natural wonder
College
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Rural
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Nature
Roughly halfway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jacksonville is a small, rural town best known as the home of Jacksonville State University. The university serves around 8,500 students and operates as one of the biggest employers in the region. The local rental market caters largely to the college crowd, with a vast selection of affordable apartments, condos, and houses perfect for students, faculty, and staff members. The town is also quite close to Fort McClellan, and many military personnel stationed there choose to seek off-base housing in Jacksonville. With the sprawling Talladega National Forest just minutes east of town, living in Jacksonville allows you to explore the vast networks of creeks and trails anytime the urge strikes.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$30,104
Average: $51,458
Education
4,003
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,532
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Jacksonville has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
56%
Non-Renters
44%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Jacksonville, AL is $778 for a studio, $635 for one bedroom, $791 for two bedrooms, and $867 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jacksonville has increased by 3.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$635/month
588 Sq Ft
House
$1,221/month
530 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Jacksonville, AL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
484 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
970 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
782 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
422 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
782 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
422 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Anniston Museum of Natural History
- Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.