Is Chimney Lakes safe?
Jacksonville, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Chimney Lakes as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Chimney Lakes
“Go. Chimney Lakes is a quiet, family-oriented suburban community in southwest Jacksonville with low violent crime rates and stable residential subdivisions. Visitors can move about freely during the day and night with standard suburban awareness.”
About the area
Chimney Lakes is an established master-planned community situated along Argyle Forest on Jacksonville's Westside near the Clay County border. Characterized by single-family subdivisions, neighborhood lakes, and convenient strip centers, it offers a peaceful, typical suburban Florida atmosphere. While it is predominantly residential with limited tourist sights, it is a safe and tranquil area.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Chimney Lakes
Walk score: 31/100 · Bike score: 41/100
There is no municipal bike-share program in Chimney Lakes; cycling is best suited for internal subdivision roads rather than heavy-traffic thoroughfares like Argyle Forest Boulevard.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to Jacksonville's urban core
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes and stable middle-class median household incomes
- Well-maintained suburban streetscapes with active neighborhood associations and community watch programs
- Close proximity to regional shopping corridors along Argyle Forest Boulevard and Blanding Boulevard
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Heavily car-dependent layout with limited pedestrian infrastructure along major arteries
- Traffic congestion along Argyle Forest Boulevard during peak morning and evening commuting hours
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in Chimney Lakes, with only occasional individuals seen near major commercial intersections or transit stops along Blanding Boulevard.
What Chimney Lakes is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with local school commuters and joggers using neighborhood sidewalks in complete safety.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and residential, with pleasant suburban activity and safe movement throughout shopping plazas and subdivisions.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential feel with families at home and dinner crowds gathering safely at strip-mall restaurants.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and low-traffic suburban streets where walking is safe, though low lighting makes visibility a consideration.
Transit, parking and getting around
Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) operates limited bus service in the vicinity, primarily Route 31 along Argyle Forest Boulevard, but transit options are minimal and a personal vehicle is necessary for most trips.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the neighborhood, including ample surface lots at all commercial plazas and standard private driveways on residential streets.
Things to do in Chimney Lakes
- Explore the community amenities and walking paths around Chimney Lakes Owners Association parks
- Visit the nearby Argyle Athletic Association fields for youth sports and recreation
- Shop and dine at the adjacent Oakleaf Town Center shopping complex
Local favorites
- One Night Taco Stand · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Lively local spot serving creative tacos, street corn, and margaritas in a colorful setting.
- The Loop Restaurant · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (890)Longtime regional favorite offering handcrafted burgers, specialty pizzas, and thick milkshakes.
- Gator's Dockside Argyle · Sports Bar & Grill · 4.2★ (2100)Family-friendly sports tavern famous for grilled wings, burgers, and numerous TVs.
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.
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