Is Beauclerc safe?
Jacksonville, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Beauclerc as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Beauclerc
“Go. Beauclerc is a peaceful, affluent riverfront and suburban enclave in Southside Jacksonville that poses minimal safety concerns for visitors. Standard vigilance against vehicle break-ins in commercial parking plazas along San Jose Boulevard is all that is typically required.”
About the area
Situated along the eastern banks of the St. Johns River, Beauclerc features moss-draped live oak canopies, expansive single-family estates, and tidy residential subdivisions. While predominantly residential, the neighborhood's eastern edge along San Jose Boulevard offers convenient access to neighborhood shopping, dining, and service hubs.
- Suburban
- Tree-Lined
- Affluent
- Riverfront
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Beauclerc
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 40/100
There are no dedicated municipal bike-share stations; while quiet interior roads are comfortable for cycling, main thoroughfares like San Jose Boulevard lack continuous protected bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly below both the Jacksonville and national averages
- High median household incomes exceeding $90,000 and low poverty rates under 6%
- Well-maintained, established residential housing stock with high homeownership rates
- Tranquil, low-traffic neighborhood interior streets ideal for daytime walks
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes and vehicle burglaries in retail lots along San Jose Boulevard
- High-speed arterial traffic on San Jose Boulevard poses risks for pedestrians and cyclists
- Extremely car-dependent layout with minimal pedestrian infrastructure connecting residential streets to commercial plazas
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the residential pockets of Beauclerc, with only occasional individuals observed near major commercial intersections along San Jose Boulevard.
What Beauclerc is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and secure, with residents walking dogs and jogging through quiet residential subdivisions.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active along the San Jose retail corridor with steady suburban traffic; residential areas remain peaceful and safe.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and pleasant; parking lots at neighborhood strip malls remain generally secure for diners.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and low-activity due to deep tree canopies and sparse streetlights, though violent crime remains rare.
Transit, parking and getting around
Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) operates bus routes along the San Jose Boulevard corridor, notably Route 17, but service intervals are infrequent and the neighborhood lacks rail or BRT connections.
Parking is abundant and entirely free in private driveways and large suburban surface shopping center lots throughout the area.
Things to do in Beauclerc
- Drive or stroll beneath the sprawling mossy oak canopies along historic Beauclerc Road
- Launch a kayak or enjoy river vistas from nearby waterfront access points along Goodbys Creek and the St. Johns River
- Explore local independent dining spots and specialty markets along the San Jose Boulevard corridor
Local favorites
- Picasso's · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (1650)Acclaimed neighborhood eatery known for St. Louis-style thin-crust pizza, fresh pasta, and hearty comfort dishes.
- Enza's Italian Restaurant · Fine Dining Italian · 4.6★ (1280)Long-running family-owned venue serving classic Italian specialties with live piano music in Mandarin Landing.
- European Street Cafe · Cafe & Deli · 4.5★ (1150)Lively local staple offering an expansive sandwich menu, European draft beers, and fresh bakery treats.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.