If you are considering a move to the Jacksonville area, here is some interesting data that I have collected from various sources and perhaps this will be helpful to you in your decision on moving to this area.
Jacksonville commonly referred to as the "River City" has been highly ranked by numerous independent organizations and publications. From its low tax burden to high quality of life, Jacksonville soars above other cities in side-by-side comparisons.
* No. 3 " Best City in the U.S. for Jobs" (Forbes magazine - 2007)
* Downtown Jacksonville has been named the "Best Downtown Development Retail Opportunity in the Nation" (Retail Traffic magazine - 2007)
* Jacksonville is the fastest growing US - foreign trade gateway, earning it the title of "No. 1 Gem in the Expanding U.S. Export Market" from leading research group, Global Insight, Inc.
* Jacksonville is No. 29 of the 100 largest metros in the United States and No. 2 in the state of Florida in income growth (Bizjournals - 2007)
* "2006 Major Market of the Year" (Southern Business & Development magazine - 2006)
* One of the Top 10 "Hottest Cities that Will Lead Job Growth through 2015" (Business 2.0 - 2006)
* One of the Top Ten "Logistics Metros" in the United States and a "Five-Star Logistics Metro" (Expansion Management magazine - 2006)
* One of the Top Ten "Hottest Cities in America for Business Expansions and Relocations" for eight consecutive years (Expansion Management magazine - 2006)
* One of the Top 5 "Up and Coming Areas" in the United States (Good Morning America - 2006)
If you would like a relocation package or any other information please contact
Annemarie May REALTOR® 904-449-1568 Your Choice Real Estate
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