Is Del Rio safe?
Jacksonville, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Del Rio as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Del Rio
“Go. Del Rio is a quiet, leafy suburban neighborhood in Jacksonville's Mandarin area that is very safe for visitors and residents alike. While there is little traditional tourist infrastructure within the residential streets, the surrounding commercial corridors on San Jose Boulevard offer plenty of casual dining and shopping.”
About the area
Del Rio is an established residential enclave characterized by mature oak canopies, mid-century to late-20th-century ranch-style single-family homes, and quiet cul-de-sacs. Situated just north of Mandarin proper along the San Jose corridor, it offers peaceful suburban living with convenient access to south Jacksonville amenities.
- Suburban Quiet
- Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Del Rio
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 41/100
There is no public bike-share program in the area; while residential side streets are pleasant for casual cycling, major arterials like San Jose Boulevard lack protected bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than the broader Jacksonville municipal average
- Solid middle-to-upper-middle household incomes with low area poverty rates under 8%
- High rates of owner-occupied, well-tended single-family housing stock
- Close proximity to the St. Johns River waterfront parks and Mandarin historical sites
Cons
- Automobile-dependent design with poor pedestrian infrastructure on connecting thoroughfares
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle burglaries
- Heavy commuter traffic congestion along nearby San Jose Boulevard (SR-13)
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the residential neighborhood, though occasional individuals may be seen near high-traffic intersections or transit stops along San Jose Boulevard.
What Del Rio is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm, with neighborhood joggers and dog walkers moving along quiet residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very low foot traffic in the interior subdivisions, while nearby arterial roads carry steady commercial traffic safely.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and tranquil throughout the residential blocks, with lively but orderly crowds at nearby strip mall restaurants.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely sleepy and safe, though streets are dark due to limited municipal street lighting.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), with Route 17 providing north-south bus service along San Jose Boulevard; there is no rail or BRT connection nearby.
Free and ample parking is readily available in private driveways and commercial strip center surface lots, with unrestricted residential street parking permitted.
Things to do in Del Rio
- Explore local history and massive live oaks at the nearby Mandarin Museum & Historical Society in Walter Jones Historical Park
- Enjoy casual dining and local specialty foods along the San Jose Boulevard retail corridor
- Take a scenic drive or riverfront walk along the nearby St. Johns River banks
Local favorites
- Picasso's · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (1650)Popular local eatery serving St. Louis-style thin crust pizza, handmade pasta, and comfort specialties.
- Enza's Italian Restaurant · Fine Dining Italian · 4.5★ (1100)Long-running neighborhood favorite offering classic Italian dishes, live piano music, and an extensive wine list.
- Jumpin' Jax House of Food · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (520)Casual neighborhood joint dishing up gourmet burgers, wraps, pizza, and ice cream.
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.