JAX Ranked a Top City for College Graduates

Need a fresh start after graduating college? Northeast Florida is the perfect spot for you! With JAX’s unlimited opportunities for a new career to the ideal lifestyle options that await you, there’s no better place for young professionals to live and work.

In 2024, the U.S. Census Bureau ranked Jacksonville in the top 5 cities for attracting college graduates. This ranking was based on the multitude of possibilities that the city offers skilled workers. The ranking also shows that more than 18,000 grads moved to Jacksonville just in 2024!

So what makes JAX so great? Why are so many young professionals moving here? Let’s take a look at all the ways you can live your best life and #FindYourJAX after graduation:

 

Find Your JAX Job Board

It’s clear that Northeast Florida has many opportunities to launch your career. As the second hottest job market in the country, JAX is home to three Fortune 500 companies and innovative businesses in every industry. To help you find your dream career, check out the Find Your JAX job board and search by industry, keyword or company to see numerous job openings.

FYJ Pro Tip: If you’re looking for an internship opportunity right after college, check out Earn Up’s internship board.

Commute Times Tool

Long commute times not your thing? That’s not a worry here in JAX! With an average commute time of 26 minutes, you don’t have to spend a long time getting to your destination. With the Find Your JAX commute times tool, you’re able to put in the address of your choice and commute time tolerance, then all of the neighborhoods within that desired commute range will appear.

Say goodbye to doing all of that research. Let FYJ do it for you!

Cost of Living Calculator

In JAX, you can get that big city feel without the excessive big city costs. With an affordable cost of living, Northeast Florida makes sure you can get the best bang for your buck!

Find Your JAX’s cost of living calculator lets you see how far your salary will go in Jacksonville compared to other U.S. cities.

Nourish Your Being

Northeast Florida ensures that you will have a fun-filled, exciting quality of life. The region offers various attractions as well as vibrant food and culture scenes, making it an ideal place to live. There’s also never a dull day here due to the multitude of events that happen each month. Stay up to date on what’s happening in the region by clicking here!

 

Although these are just a few reasons as to why college grads have been making the move to the Jacksonville region, there are so many more for you to discover. Why wait? Make JAX your new home today!

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