Find Your Career and Passion in JAX

Located in the Northeast corner of Florida, JAX is bounding with possibilities for talented professionals, making it one of the best places to live and work.

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Getting the right skills is only half the equation — connecting those skills to actual jobs is where Northeast Florida’s workforce ecosystem excels.

  • Earn Up — Powered by JAXUSA, Earn Up advances careers across Northeast Florida.
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Arlington
Outdoors Recreation | Family-Friendly

Arlington

Duval County The Spot for Outdoor Lovers

Perfect for outdoor lovers, Arlington offers ecological and historic nature sites like the 46,000-acre Timucuan Preserve, which is also home to Fort Caroline and the Kingsley Plantation. Arlington offers affordable entry to home ownership and top-notch schools, all adjacent to Downtown Jacksonville.

Population
113,151
Median Home Value
$205,180
Average Commute Time to Work
23.7 Minutes
Average 1-Bed Apartment Rent
$1,500
Southside & St. Johns Town Center
Dog-Friendly | Energetic

Southside & St. Johns Town Center

Duval County Everything at your Fingertips

Looking for a central hub that puts all of life's amenities within your fingertips? These communities are Northeast Florida's heart of shopping, dining and lifestyle with the 1.1 million sq. ft. St. Johns Town Center and outdoor spots like a dog park and nearby Topgolf and iFly. Here you can find a range of living options from apartments and condos to sprawling golf communities - all within proximity to several college campuses, Jacksonville Beach and Downtown Jacksonville.

Population
3083 + 73,072
Median Home Value
$310,909
Average Commute Time to Work
24.3 Minutes
Average 1-Bed Apartment Rent
$1,889
Riverside & Avondale
Artsy | Historic | Energetic

Riverside & Avondale

Duval County High-End and High Art

Riverside and Avondale are historic St. Johns Riverfront neighborhoods, blending Prairie-style architecture with a vibrant arts scene. Home to the Cummer Museum and bohemian Five Points, these cultural hubs feature galleries, boutiques, tree-lined streets and street art. Due to their central location and high-end amenities, housing prices in these districts typically sit at the top of the market.

Population
10,635 + 6,063
Median Home Value
$322,407
Average Commute Time to Work
21.3 Minutes
Average 1-Bed Apartment Rent
$1,300

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Chase Waves & Land Careers in JAX

Go from surfboard to boardroom with ease when you work in the Jacksonville region.

Job opportunities abound on the Northern coast of Florida, where Fortune 500 companies mingle with breakthrough startups across industries. Best of all, keep burnout at bay amongst our high quality of life and low cost of living.

Use our jobs board to browse full-time, part-time or entry-level employment opportunities in the Jacksonville area.

Sun-Filled Days, Fun-Filled Lifestyle

A music scene with a beat, eats by the beach and culture with character. Living in JAX comes with a potpourri of perks. While world-renowned beaches steal the headlines, the news about JAX’s history, galleries, recreation, dining and wellness is sometimes surprising.

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Culture with Character

Food trucks and fine arts to fitness and fashion, JAX is where high tide meets high quality of life.

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Eats by the Beach

From dockside seafood shacks to James Beard-nominated kitchens, the region’s food scene rewards every appetite.

Taste JAX

Don’t just work — live.

There’s plenty to do in Northern Florida after your shift is over. Find arts, adventure and all the good eats across the Jacksonville region.

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300+

Career & Technical Education Programs in Northeast Florida

JAXUSA Partnership

56,000+

Students Enrolled at Colleges & Universities Throughout the Region

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Colleges & Universities in the Region

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JAXUSA

Drift into Work You’ll Love

Fortune 500 employers and smaller firms are hiring from fintech to fabrication. Find a job you’ll love in Northeast Florida and start enjoying the ideal work-life balance.

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