Jacksonville, TX

Jacksonville, TX is a city located in the Houston metropolitan area. The population of Jacksonville was estimated to be around 210,000 in 2016. The city is home to several major employers, including ExxonMobil and Valero Energy Corporation. Jacksonville is also home to the University of Houston-Downtown and Texas Southern University.

Real estate in Jacksonville has seen strong growth over the past few years. In 2016, the median sale price for homes in Jacksonville was $217,500. This represents an increase of more than 20% from 2015's median sale price of $185,000. In addition, the number of homes sold in Jacksonville during 2016 exceeded the number of homes that were sold during both 2014 and 2015 combined.

One reason for this strong real estate market growth in Jacksonville is likely due to the city's proximity to major metropolitan areas such as Houston and Dallas/ Fort Worth. Additionally, many new residential developments have been constructed in recent years which are likely contributing to increased demand for housing within Jacksonville's boundaries.

While there are certainly benefits associated with living in a city like Jacksonville – namely access to a wide variety of job opportunities and top-notch educational institutions – it should be noted that housing prices can be quite high relative to other locations within Texas (and even other parts of the United States). If you're looking for a location that offers good value for your money when it comes to real estate, you may want to consider looking elsewhere within Texas or even outside of Texas altogether.