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.
Living in Jacksonville
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. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $54,069 median household
EducationAbout 25% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyOnslow County
Homes in Jacksonville
Single-family detached housesAbout 47% of housing units
Median home valueAbout $191,700
- About 37% of homes are owner-occupied, reflecting a large population of renting military families.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Jacksonville home
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Major Marine Corps base that anchors the city's economy and identity
Lejeune Memorial Gardens
Source: jacksonvillenc.gov
Home to the Beirut Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and Montford Point Marine Memorial
Riverwalk Crossing and Wilson Bay Park
Source: jacksonvillenc.gov
Downtown parks with a boardwalk along the New River
Jacksonville areas to know
Northwoods
Source: 360realtync.com
Central established neighborhood with the Northwoods Recreation Center on Henderson Drive