Is Biltmore safe?
Jacksonville, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Biltmore as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Biltmore
“Go with care. Biltmore is a modest, working-class residential and light-industrial community on Jacksonville's Northwest side that sees higher property and violent crime rates than the Jacksonville metro average. While daytime visits to specific local eateries or businesses are generally manageable, visitors should remain aware of their surroundings and avoid walking residential side streets after dark.”
Local law enforcement continues to monitor elevated rates of gun violence and vehicle-related property theft across the broader Northwest Jacksonville area.
About the area
Biltmore is an older suburban-industrial pocket in Northwest Jacksonville characterized by mid-century single-family ranch homes, logistics facilities, and auto-oriented commercial corridors. It is bounded by major thoroughfares such as Commonwealth Avenue and Beaver Street (US-90). The area offers limited visitor attractions and is heavily oriented around local vehicle traffic.
- Working-Class
- Industrial-Adjacent
- Car-Dependent
- Suburban
Walking and biking in Biltmore
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There are no public bike-share stations or dedicated bike lanes in Biltmore, though cyclists can access the multi-use Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail a short distance to the west.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Convenient driving access to I-10, I-295, and downtown Jacksonville
- Pockets of long-standing, quiet single-family residential streets
- Authentic, unpretentious local dining options along perimeter corridors
Cons
- Higher violent and property crime rates compared to state and national averages
- Elevated poverty rates and lower median household incomes relative to Duval County
- Industrial perimeter with limited pedestrian infrastructure, sidewalks, and crosswalks
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in the residential interior but can be observed intermittently along commercial strips, vacant parcels, and major intersections on Beaver Street.
What Biltmore is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are generally quiet and safe as working residents commute and commercial delivery traffic starts up.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons remain relatively calm, though commercial corridors experience steady automotive traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Evenings become dimly lit and quiet, requiring extra vigilance around unmonitored parking lots and bus stops.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights carry elevated safety risks due to property crime and occasional illicit activity; walking after midnight is not advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), with bus routes such as Route 13 and Route 51 operating along major perimeter roads like Commonwealth Avenue and Beaver Street. There is no passenger rail or BRT service in the vicinity.
Parking is straightforward and free throughout the area, utilizing private commercial surface lots and open curb space on residential roads.
Things to do in Biltmore
- Visit Biltmore Park for neighborhood basketball and outdoor recreation
- Sample local comfort food at longstanding neighborhood diners along Beaver Street
- Connect to the nearby Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail located a short drive west
Local favorites
- Country Cabin Restaurant · Southern Restaurant · 4.4★ (980)Down-home diner serving generous portions of Southern breakfast platters and comfort-food lunch specials.
- Trent's Seafood · Seafood Restaurant · 4.3★ (520)No-frills neighborhood counter spot specializing in fried fish baskets, shrimp, and classic sides.
- Famous Sandwiches & Subs · Sandwich Shop · 4.4★ (310)Casual corner takeout staple offering hearty cheesesteaks, hot subs, and quick-service lunch fare.
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.