Jacksonville, Jacksonville TX — neighborhood review

Jacksonville, TX

Jacksonville · TX 75766

Updated September 10, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$210K

Median Price

48/100

Walk Score

7/10

Schools

129 min

to Downtown Dallas, TX

Score Breakdown

CAffordability
63/100
ASafety
92/100
B-Schools
70/100
CQuietness
60/100
FCommute
15/100
DWalkability
48/100
WYLT Score58/100

Our Take

Jacksonville, TX offers solid value with decent schools and low flood risk, but the commute to Dallas is long and local amenities are limited. It’s a typical suburban feel that works well for families and remote workers, though those looking for a bustling urban lifestyle might need to travel outside the area.

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The Good

  • ✓Affordability relative to Dallas, strong community feel
  • ✓Good-rated schools for the area
  • ✓Low flood risk (Flood Zone X)
  • ✓Family-friendly environment with local parks

Real Talk

  • !Commute to downtown Dallas takes about 2 hours, which can be tiring
  • !Limited public transit options and few nearby shopping or entertainment centers
  • !Local dining and nightlife choices are sparse compared to larger cities
  • !Economic growth in the area is modest, so job opportunities may not be plentiful
  • $Higher property taxes typical of Texas
  • $Potential insurance premiums for older homes
  • $Maintenance costs for homes built before 2000

Best For

FamiliesFirst-time homebuyersRemote workersSuburban lifestyle seekers

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeLow
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityLow

Crime & Safety

Jacksonville, TX

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Safety grade

Safety score92 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low
1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

57% safer than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Low
9.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

50% safer than the national average

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