Comparing Jacksonville, Florida and Northeast Tarrant, Texas is like comparing two different slices of the American pie. Each unique in their own way, these cities both offer a distinct flavor of life. Jacksonville, being a coastal city, offers a blend of outdoorsy activities and high-energy city life, while Northeast Tarrant introduces a serene suburban setting close to metropolitan areas. Factors such as cost of living, crime rates, weather, education, economy, and culture provide a comprehensive picture of what each city offers.
When it comes to safety, Northeast Tarrant has a lower crime rate compared to Jacksonville. Jacksonville has been grappling with crime issues, particularly in some downtown areas. However, it's important to note that there are many safe and family-friendly neighborhoods in Jacksonville as well. Northeast Tarrant, being more suburban, generally enjoys lesser crime rates and is commonly regarded as a safe area to live and visit.
Cost of Living
The cost of living comparison shows Northeast Tarrant has a slightly higher cost, driven chiefly by housing costs. Jacksonville has a reasonable cost of living that is attractive to many, especially when combined with Florida's lack of state income tax.
Income Tax
Both Florida and Texas have no state income tax, an attractive proposition for many residents.
Property Tax
Property tax rates are generally higher in Texas than Florida, with Northeast Tarrant not being an exception. Jacksonville homeowners may find better rates.
Sales Tax
Jacksonville's total sales tax rate is 7.00%, and Texas, including Northeast Tarrant, stands at 8.25%, with no income tax in both states.
Income
Type
Jacksonville
Northeast Tarrant
Estimated median household income
$58,621
$90,881
Estimated per capita income
$32,953
$45,353
Cost of living index (U.S. average is 100)
88.3
102
If you make $50,000 in Jacksonville, you will have to make $57,758 in Northeast Tarrant to maintain the same standard of living.
Geographical Conditions
Jacksonville is a coastal city, with beautiful beachfronts and the St. Johns River. Northeast Tarrant, meanwhile, offers a suburban landscape with proximity to the urban amenities of Dallas and Fort Worth.
Geographical information
Type
Jacksonville
Northeast Tarrant
Land area
757.7 sq. miles
206.9 sq. miles
Population density
1,259.9 people per sq. mile
2,284.3 people per sq. mile
Relative area comparison
Jacksonville, FL Northeast Tarrant, TX
Education
In terms of education, both regions boast strong school districts. Northeast Tarrant benefits from its proximity to Fort Worth and Dallas, thus having access to their education resources. Jacksonville, with a larger population, is served by Duval County Public Schools, which has some top-notch institutions and ample options for tertiary education.
Jacksonville's economy is diverse with industries including transportation, finance, biomedical technology, and manufacturing. Northeast Tarrant, in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, also has a robust economy with a focus on finance, education, healthcare, and logistics.
Biggest Employers
In Jacksonville, major employers include the naval base, Deutsche Bank, and Mayo Clinic. Northeast Tarrant boasts employers like American Airlines and Lockheed Martin owing to its proximity to Dallas-Forth Worth.
In Jacksonville (Duval County), 47.9% voted for Democrats and 51.5% for Republicans in 2012 Presidential Election. In Northeast Tarrant (Tarrant County), 41.4% voted for Democrats and 57.1% for Republicans.
Elections
Type
Democrats
Republicans
Other
Year
Jacksonville
Northeast Tarrant
Jacksonville
Northeast Tarrant
Jacksonville
Northeast Tarrant
2020
51.3%
49.3%
47.5%
49.1%
1.2%
1.6%
2016
47.2%
43.2%
48.6%
51.8%
4.2%
5.0%
2012
47.9%
41.4%
51.5%
57.1%
0.6%
1.4%
2008
49.0%
43.8%
51.0%
55.5%
0.0%
0.7%
2004
41.7%
37.0%
57.9%
62.5%
0.3%
0.5%
2000
40.9%
36.9%
57.7%
60.9%
1.4%
2.3%
1996
44.2%
41.6%
50.0%
50.9%
5.8%
7.5%
Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregation
Type
Adherents
Congregations
Religion
Jacksonville
Northeast Tarrant
Jacksonville
Northeast Tarrant
SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION
15.8%
17.3%
22.3%
33.3%
CATHOLIC CHURCH
9.0%
11.1%
2.8%
1.9%
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
1.2%
0.3%
2.3%
0.8%
MUSLIM ESTIMATE
0.7%
2.2%
0.6%
0.9%
LUTHERAN CHURCH
0.3%
0.5%
0.7%
0.9%
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
0.3%
0.4%
1.4%
1.6%
Weather
Weather-wise, Northeast Tarrant experiences a more diverse climate range, with hot summers and moderately cold winters. On the other hand, Jacksonville has a subtropical climate, which means hot, humid summers and mild winters. This favors those who love beach activities and year-round outdoor pursuits.
Weather and climate
Type
Jacksonville
Northeast Tarrant
Temperature - Average
68.3°F
64.6°F
Humidity - Average morning or afternoon humidity
78.4%
71.3%
Humidity - Differences between morning and afternoon humidity
44%
34%
Humidity - Maximum monthly morning or afternoon humidity
92%
82%
Humidity - Minimum monthly morning or afternoon humidity
48%
48%
Precipitation - Yearly average
51.8 in
37.2 in
Snowfall - Yearly average
0 in
4.2 in
Clouds - Number of days clear of clouds
15.8%
22.8%
Sunshine amount - Average
69.6%
66.6%
Sunshine amount - Differences during a year
16%
20%
Sunshine amount - Maximum monthly
74%
74%
Sunshine amount - Minimum monthly
58%
54%
Wind speed - Average
7.2 mph
10.3 mph
Average climate in Jacksonville, Florida
Average climate in Northeast Tarrant, Texas
Air pollution
Type
AQI
CO
NO2
OZONE
PB
PM25
SO2
Year
Jacksonville
Northeast Tarrant
Jacksonville
Northeast Tarrant
Northeast Tarrant
Jacksonville
Northeast Tarrant
Jacksonville
Jacksonville
Northeast Tarrant
Jacksonville
Northeast Tarrant
2018
78
86
N/A
N/A
5.8
N/A
24.5
27.9
N/A
N/A
7.1
9.2
N/A
0.4
2017
74
84
N/A
N/A
5.9
N/A
24.7
28.0
N/A
N/A
5.8
8.6
0.7
0.3
2016
65
75
0.50
N/A
6.2
N/A
24.9
26.4
N/A
N/A
5.2
8.2
0.4
0.2
2015
63
81
0.35
N/A
6.5
N/A
25.4
25.7
N/A
N/A
4.9
8.5
0.3
0.3
2014
66
77
0.27
0.22
6.6
N/A
24.3
27.1
N/A
N/A
5.9
9.4
0.7
0.3
2013
68
95
0.18
0.25
6.8
N/A
23.0
28.0
N/A
N/A
5.3
11.3
0.7
0.2
2012
66
108
0.10
0.26
8.1
N/A
24.0
30.7
N/A
N/A
5.8
10.8
0.6
0.3
2011
88
98
0.28
0.23
8.0
N/A
26.6
30.8
N/A
N/A
8.1
10.2
0.8
0.6
2010
77
76
0.31
0.23
8.7
N/A
26.4
28.0
N/A
N/A
7.1
8.5
0.8
0.7
2009
72
93
0.16
0.25
8.9
N/A
25.0
29.1
N/A
N/A
8.5
8.7
0.6
0.5
2008
75
89
0.15
0.25
9.7
N/A
27.6
27.5
N/A
N/A
10.0
9.4
0.9
0.5
2007
92
91
0.29
0.30
10.8
N/A
28.4
25.1
N/A
N/A
11.4
9.7
1.2
0.3
2006
87
99
0.35
0.34
10.6
N/A
29.0
30.2
N/A
N/A
10.8
9.5
1.4
0.7
2005
93
109
0.42
0.34
12.3
N/A
26.5
29.1
N/A
N/A
12.2
10.7
1.8
0.9
2004
92
90
0.40
0.39
11.6
N/A
25.2
25.7
N/A
N/A
12.4
N/A
1.4
0.8
2003
55
97
0.43
0.40
12.3
N/A
21.6
27.2
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
1.6
1.0
2002
59
97
0.49
0.37
13.0
N/A
22.2
25.4
0.003
N/A
N/A
N/A
1.7
0.4
2001
74
88
0.49
0.48
14.3
N/A
24.0
26.0
0.009
N/A
N/A
N/A
2.5
1.0
2000
85
104
0.52
0.55
14.5
N/A
25.1
27.1
0.017
N/A
N/A
N/A
3.0
1.1
Natural disasters
Type
Jacksonville
Northeast Tarrant
Tornado activity compared to U.S. average
75.2%
252.8%
Earthquake activity compared to U.S. average
18.1%
578.9%
Natural disasters compared to U.S. average
24%
23%
Transportation
Jacksonville offers various transit options from buses to Skyway monorail. Northeast Tarrant residents rely more on personal cars but also have access to Dallas-Fort Worth's comprehensive metro system.
Transport
Type
Jacksonville
Northeast Tarrant
Amtrak stations
1
0
Amtrak stations nearby
1
1
FAA registered aircraft
566
0
FAA registered aircraft manufacturers and dealers
34
0
Means of transportation to work
Type
Jacksonville
Northeast Tarrant
Bicycle
0.2%
0.2%
Bus
1.1%
0%
Carpooled
9%
9.8%
Car alone
86.5%
84.8%
Motorcycle
0.2%
0.1%
Taxicab
0.2%
0.1%
Walked
1.2%
0.9%
Average travel time to work
Type
Jacksonville
Northeast Tarrant
Average
27.5 min
26.8 min
Real Estate
Real estate in Jacksonville is generally affordable with a variety of housing options from condos to single-family homes. Northeast Tarrant offers suburban living with a slightly higher median home price but also a broader range of luxury homes.
Neighborhoods
Jacksonville neighborhoods range from historic areas like San Marco to bustling downtown. Northeast Tarrant is composed of numerous small towns with tight-knit communities, each with its own charm.
Houses and residents
Type
Jacksonville
Northeast Tarrant
Houses
422,315
155,788
Average household size (people)
2.5
2.7
Houses occupied
386,283 (91.5%)
149,489 (96%)
Houses occupied by owners
226,429 (58.6%)
101,491 (67.9%)
Houses occupied by renters
159,854 (41.4%)
47,998 (32.1%)
Median rent asked for vacant for-rent units
$1,444
$1,297
Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos
$260,045
$288,870
Estimated median house or condo value
$239,400
$337,949
Median number of rooms in apartments
4.3
4.1
Median number of rooms in houses and condos
6.3
6.5
Renting percentage
38.3%
32.5%
Housing density (houses/condos per square mile)
557.4
752.8
Household income disparities
44.2%
38.7%
Housing units without a mortgage
2,439 (1.6%)
18,262 (19.1%)
Housing units with both a second mortgage and home equity loan
8,460 (5.5%)
88 (0.1%)
Housing units with a mortgage
150,468 (98.4%)
77,313 (80.9%)
Housing units with a home equity loan
255 (0.2%)
4,029 (4.2%)
Housing units with a second mortgage
11,378 (7.4%)
5,649 (5.9%)
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities
1.5%
0.4%
Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities
Self-employed workers in own not incorporated business
19,601
11,886
State government workers
13,692
4,379
Unpaid family workers
1,066
466
Industries and Occupations
Major industries in Jacksonville include health care, banking, logistics, and defense. In Northeast Tarrant, education, finance, and healthcare are the major employers, reflective of the industries in the larger Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Healthcare in both areas is strong. Jacksonville houses top-tier hospitals like Mayo Clinic. Northeast Tarrant residents enjoy access to the healthcare services of the larger Dallas-Fort Worth area, including the renowned UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Health (county statistics)
Type
Jacksonville
Northeast Tarrant
General health status score of residents in this county from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent)
Jacksonville, being a large city, enjoys all the amenities associated with that status including urban infrastructure and conveniences. Northeast Tarrant, though suburuban, is close to Fort Worth and Dallas providing easy access to big city infrastructure.
Infrastructure
Type
Jacksonville
Northeast Tarrant
TV stations
17
25
Culture and Food
Jacksonville has a vibrant cultural scene with coastal cuisine and a thriving arts scene. Northeast Tarrant, being part of Texas, enjoys a rich culture with southern cuisine, BBQ, and Tex-Mex food being quite popular.
Sports Teams
Jacksonville is home to the Jacksonville Jaguars(NFL). Northeast Tarrant residents support Dallas area teams, including the Dallas Cowboys(NFL), Dallas Mavericks(NBA), and Texas Rangers(MLB).
Jacksonville, FL
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