Florida offers a huge assortment of cities to call home from the many in South Florida like Miami to New Smyrna Beach and beyond.  So why choose Jacksonville, Florida real estate over any one of the other cities spread throughout the state?  There are actually several compelling—and convincing—reasons for choosing “The River City”.

Jacksonville homes are great for families and one of the major reasons for this is the city's low crime rate.  In a national crime rating poll, Jacksonville was ranked the 10th safest city out of 32 cities polled throughout the country.  In 2009, the city also ranked well below some of the more widely recognized Florida cities like aforementioned Miami, Orlando, Tampa and Gainesville in a list of "most dangerous" large cities.

Whether you're looking for Jacksonville condos or homes, an important factor is the recreation available and the city has plenty of beaches and additional activities that are family friendly.  Finally, Jacksonville's city council plus its economy also contribute to its appeal.  In 2007, the city ranked third in in the top ten U.S. cities to relocate to find a job.  Come check out “where Florida begins”; you might just like what you find.