Jacksonville

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Jacksonville, TX

Area Guide

Small town with big shopping and recreation

Scenic Historic Active Peaceful Quaint Diverse

Situated in the soft hills of East Texas, Jacksonville boasts two nicknames: the “Tomato Capital of the World” and the “Biggest Small Town in Texas.” Jacksonville produces and ships large quantities of tomatoes and honors its reputation with the annual Tomato Fest held each June.

Jacksonville also offers big opportunities for shopping and recreation. Residents enjoy access to downtown shops and specialty stores, as well as vintage boutiques and national retailers. Jacksonville touts plenty of options for outdoor fun with Nichols Green Park, Loves Lookout Park, and the 1,325-acre Lake Jacksonville. The exciting Tops in Texas Rodeo event takes place each year in Jacksonville as well.

Rent Trends

As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Jacksonville, TX is $725 for a studio, $841 for one bedroom, $958 for two bedrooms, and $983 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jacksonville has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$841/month
724 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Jacksonville, TX

Transportation

29

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

33

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

East Side Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

615 Students

West Side Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

404 Students

Fred Douglass

Public

Grades PK-4

623 Students

Joe Wright Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

542 Students

Nichols Intermediate School

Public

Grades 5-6

666 Students

Jacksonville Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

711 Students

Jacksonville High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,331 Students

Points of Interest

Airports

  • Tyler Pounds Regional

Top Apartments in Jacksonville

Houses for Rent in Jacksonville

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 June 2025.