Is Confederate Point safe?
Jacksonville, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Confederate Point as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Confederate Point
“Go with care. Confederate Point is primarily a modest, quiet residential neighborhood along the Ortega and Cedar Rivers, though adjacent commercial corridors experience elevated property crime. Daytime activities and visits to residential areas are generally uneventful, but standard vigilance and securing vehicles are strongly advised at night.”
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office conducts regular targeted enforcement along nearby commercial corridors like 103rd Street to curb retail theft and vehicle break-ins.
About the area
Confederate Point is a mid-century residential neighborhood located on Jacksonville's Westside, bounded largely by the Cedar River and Ortega River waterways. It features a mix of canal-front single-family homes, rental duplexes, and apartment communities. While offering peaceful waterfront access, it is situated close to busier commercial thoroughfares with higher incident rates.
- Suburban
- Riverfront
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in Confederate Point
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 39/100
There is no bike-share system, and dedicated bike lanes are absent; cycling is generally limited to low-traffic residential side streets.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Scenic waterfront and canal access for boating and fishing along the Ortega River.
- Low-density, quiet interior residential streets with established tree cover.
- Convenient proximity to I-295, Blanding Boulevard, and Naval Air Station Jacksonville.
Cons
- Property crime and vehicle burglary rates are higher than the suburban metro average.
- Median household income is below Duval County averages with pockets of economic distress.
- Limited pedestrian infrastructure with patchy sidewalks and poor street lighting.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in the interior residential streets, but individuals panhandling or camping are sometimes seen along major commercial intersections on 103rd Street and Blanding Boulevard.
What Confederate Point is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet as residents commute, with minimal safety issues in the interior neighborhoods.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Remains quiet along residential streets, though traffic and activity pick up along perimeter corridors.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Streets clear out quickly; basic situational awareness is recommended around parking lots and strip centers.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Walking is not advised late at night due to poor lighting and higher risks of opportunistic vehicle crimes.
Transit, parking and getting around
Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) runs bus routes along major bordering roads like 103rd Street and Blanding Boulevard (Routes 5 and 31), though service inside the neighborhood is limited.
Parking is very easy, with abundant free residential street parking and ample free surface lots at area retail plazas.
Things to do in Confederate Point
- Launch a kayak or boat along the Ortega River waterways.
- Explore the walking trails and boardwalks at nearby Ringhaver Park.
- Visit local international bakeries and Latin eateries along the 103rd Street corridor.
Local favorites
- El Castillo Taqueria and Bakery · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (980)Popular local staple offering authentic tacos, platters, and freshly baked pan dulce.
- Seafood Express · Seafood Restaurant · 4.3★ (620)Unpretentious counter-service spot serving fried shrimp, garlic crabs, and fish baskets.
- The Potter's House Soul Food Bistro · Soul Food Restaurant · 4.4★ (3100)Well-known regional cafeteria serving Southern comfort classics like baked chicken and mac and cheese.
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.