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Is Jacksonville, FL safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 247 Jacksonville neighborhoods we score (average 73/100), 169 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 78 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.

Safest neighborhoods in Jacksonville

  1. 1Nocatee· JacksonvilleNocatee is a premier master-planned development straddling northern St. Johns and southern Duval counties, renowned for upscale residential…97Go
  2. 2Jacksonville Naval Air Station· JacksonvilleJacksonville Naval Air Station (NAS Jax) is a major United States naval base located along the western banks of the St. Johns River in southwest…96Go
  3. 3eTown· JacksonvilleLocated off Florida State Road 9B in Southside Jacksonville, eTown is a tech-forward master-planned suburban community built around sustainability…96Go
  4. 4Jacksonville Golf & Country Club· JacksonvilleJacksonville Golf & Country Club is a private, master-planned residential community centered around a championship golf course in Jacksonville's…96Go
  5. 5Julington Creek· JacksonvilleBordering the St. Johns River and Julington Creek, this master-planned suburban community is renowned for its lush natural canopy, water recreation…95Go
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All Jacksonville neighborhoods by safety score

Go — 108 areas

Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.

Go, stay aware — 61 areas

Fine with normal city awareness.

Caution — 61 areas

Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.

No-go after dark — 17 areas

Not recommended for casual walking around.

Jacksonville safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Jacksonville?

Nocatee scores highest at 97/100, followed by Jacksonville Naval Air Station (96) and eTown (96).

Is Jacksonville safe to walk at night?

In the 108 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 78 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.

Which Jacksonville areas should visitors be careful in?

Our lowest-scoring areas are 45th And Moncrief (28), Moncrief Park (30), 29th And Chase (34). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.

How does VibeLoco score Jacksonville neighborhoods?

Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.

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