Duval County

Home value

$303,5002024

Unemployment

4.9%2026

Less favorable than communities in Florida

Violent crime

6732023

Work from home

16.0%2024

Duval County — Nov 11, 2026

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Votes And Actions

Votes at a glance: TEU committee approves routine items, defers two contested matters

At its Nov. 4 meeting the Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee approved two routine bills on the ballot and deferred two contested matters — the 2026-0801 easement closure (deferred for payment verification) and the sidewalk-deferral appeal (continued to Dec. 1 for a site visit).

TEU committee defers easement closure after staff cites $138,000 in unpaid taxes and liens

TEU continues appeal of sidewalk requirement for 19-house infill project, schedules site visit

Rules Committee approves multiple public-safety and advisory appointments

Kids Hope Alliance highlights camps, library partnerships and early-learning funding

Utility Assistance

Rules Committee rejects emergency $2.3 million utility-assistance plan after extended debate

Public Comment

Public commenters urge broader approach to historic-property bill; libraries and contractor behavior also draw criticism

Historic Preservation

Council approves ordinance prioritizing nonprofits for locally designated historic properties, with reverter and bid safeguards

Nov 11Rules 11.2.26Committee approved listed nominations by voice or ballot votes.Nov 11TEU 11.4.26Hearing continued; no final decision made.Nov 10Finance 11.4.26Committee approved the agreement; vote recorded six yeas, zero nays.Nov 10LUZ 11.4.26Approved by committee

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What stands out in Duval County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Duval County with communities in Florida or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2023, Duval County was less favorable than communities in Florida on property crime rate.

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