Community Overview

The city of Jacksonville epitomizes the best in coastal North Carolina living. Located in Onslow County, North Carolina, inland from the Atlantic Ocean on the New River, Jacksonville is less than a 30 minute drive from some of North Carolinas greatest beaches. In addition to becoming a thriving tourist destination, the Jacksonville area is also the proud home of the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, America’s “Expeditionary Forces in Readiness,” with its sister base Marine Corps Air Station New River. This military presence generates a solid economic base for Jacksonville and Onslow County and enriches our local culture. 

About 70,000 people call Jacksonville, North Carolina and the surrounding military installations home. Due in part to the large number of military residents in the area, Jacksonville is also the “youngest city” in the United States, with the average age for residents being a mere 22.5 years.

Jacksonville was awarded the All-America City award by the National Civic League in 1992. According to the City of Jacksonville, “this award was a direct result of the active involvement of citizens in the governance of the community. When attempting to resolve public issues or shared problems, Jacksonville promotes collaborative interaction of citizens, government, business, and the voluntary sector.”

For Jacksonville School Information, please visit my Relocation page. There's a section with links for the Onslow County School District.

City of Jacksonville Mission: “To provide the leadership, vision, and oversight necessary to ensure the responsible stewardship of Jacksonville's environment and natural resources, for the effective and efficient delivery of municipal services, and for the proper planning for the future.”