Onslow County, North Carolina
Jacksonville Real Estate and Local Guide
A military-anchored coastal city built around Camp Lejeune and New River Air Station, known for a young, transient population and a downtown along the New River. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Jacksonville best.
About the area
Living in Jacksonville, NC
Often cited as one of the youngest cities in the United States, with an average age around 22.8, due to its large Marine Corps population.
The housing market
Homes in Jacksonville
- About 37% of homes are owner-occupied, reflecting a large population of renting military families.
- About 47% of housing units are single-family detached houses.
- The median home value is about $191,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Jacksonville home
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
Major Marine Corps base that anchors the city's economy and identity
Lejeune Memorial Gardens
Home to the Beirut Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and Montford Point Marine Memorial
USO Jacksonville
The oldest continuously operating USO in the world
Sturgeon City Park
Waterfront park and environmental center on Wilson Bay
Riverwalk Crossing and Wilson Bay Park
Downtown parks with a boardwalk along the New River
Neighborhoods
Jacksonville areas to know
Brynn Marr
Established, family-oriented subdivision popular with military families
Northwoods
Central established neighborhood with the Northwoods Recreation Center on Henderson Drive
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.