Is Deerwood safe?
Jacksonville, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Deerwood as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Deerwood
“Go. Deerwood is one of Jacksonville's premier, historically gated suburban enclaves, offering very low crime rates and well-manicured surroundings. While entirely car-dependent, it is an exceptionally safe destination for dining, golf, and residential living.”
About the area
Located on Jacksonville's bustling Southside, Deerwood blends upscale gated residential communities with corporate office parks and nearby retail corridors. The neighborhood is defined by mature tree-lined streets, private lakes, and a tranquil suburban ambiance.
- Affluent Suburban
- Gated Enclave
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet / Peaceful
Walking and biking in Deerwood
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no bike-share stations, and while internal residential streets are safe for casual cycling, major perimeter roads lack dedicated bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly below the Jacksonville municipal and national averages.
- High median household incomes exceeding $90,000 and well-maintained housing infrastructure.
- Active security patrols within gated sections and well-lit private residential roads.
- Immediate access to top regional dining and shopping hubs around the Southside corridor.
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent layout with minimal pedestrian infrastructure along arterial edges.
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle burglaries in commercial parking lots along Southside Boulevard.
- Heavy commuter rush-hour congestion along Baymeadows Road and J. Turner Butler Boulevard.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within Deerwood's residential interior, with only sporadic panhandling observed near major intersections along Southside Boulevard.
What Deerwood is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene, with residents jogging along residential loops and light commuter traffic heading toward office corridors.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm throughout the interior neighborhoods, with increased commercial and vehicular traffic along exterior perimeter roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential streets with relaxed activity centered around local clubhouses and Southside dining spots.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very tranquil and safe, with gated perimeters and private security ensuring minimal street activity.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is managed by the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), with bus routes such as Route 27 serving nearby Southside Boulevard, though service is infrequent and the area lacks rail or BRT connectivity.
Parking is abundant and free in private driveways, club facilities, and commercial strip center lots; metered street parking does not exist.
Things to do in Deerwood
- Play a round of golf or attend an event at the historic Deerwood Country Club.
- Enjoy waterfront dining and craft beers at nearby scenic spots along the Goodbys Creek waterway.
- Explore upscale shopping and dining just minutes away at the St. Johns Town Center corridor.
Local favorites
- Deerwood Country Club · Private Golf & Country Club · 4.5★ (270)Historic country club featuring an 18-hole championship golf course, tennis facilities, and fine dining.
- Wicked Barley Brewing Company · Brewpub · 4.6★ (3600)Popular waterfront brewery with a full scratch kitchen, expansive beer garden, and boat dock.
- Midtown Table · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (1250)Upscale Italian-inspired eatery serving house-made pastas, pizzas, and craft cocktails.
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.