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Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville · Duval County · FL 32205
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$243K
Median Price
20/100
Walk Score
7.3/10
Schools
9 min
to Jacksonville, FL
Score Breakdown
CAffordability
63/100
D+Safety
55/100
BSchools
73/100
D+Quietness
50/100
ACommute
100/100
FWalkability
20/100
WYLT Score60/100
Our Take
This neighborhood is cheap enough to buy a home and close to downtown Jacksonville, but walkability is very poor and crime is a moderate concern. Rent relative to income is high and you’ll need a car for most errands. If you can live with these trade‑offs, it may fit a budget‑conscious buyer or renter.
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The Good
- ✓9‑minute commute to Jacksonville’s downtown
- ✓Median home price around $243k is lower than many neighboring areas
- ✓Average school rating 7.3 with several highly rated schools nearby
- ✓Lower overall cost of living compared to the region
Real Talk
- !Walk score of 20 means you’ll need a car for almost all errands
- !Crime reports include a recent white supremacist shooting; violent incidents are not rare
- !Rent is about 22.8% of median household income, higher than the national average
- !Public transit options are virtually nonexistent
- $Higher car insurance premiums due to crime rates
- $Potential security system or HOA fees for community safety
- $Utility costs can be high in Florida’s hot climate
Best For
budget‑conscious first‑time homebuyersstudents looking for affordable housing near schoolssmall families wanting a decent school districtyoung professionals who can work remotely
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Jacksonville, FL
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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