Is East Hampton safe?
Jacksonville, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates East Hampton as “Go”.
Gogo's take on East Hampton
“Go. East Hampton is a peaceful, well-maintained master-planned suburban community in Jacksonville's Southside that is very safe for residents and visitors. Violent crime is extremely rare here, and basic property awareness like locking parked vehicles is all that is typically needed.”
About the area
East Hampton is an established residential neighborhood in southeastern Jacksonville known for scenic community ponds, quiet cul-de-sacs, and mature landscaping. It primarily serves as a calm suburban enclave near major job hubs in the Deerwood and Baymeadows corridors.
- Suburban Enclave
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in East Hampton
Walk score: 15/100 · Bike score: 32/100
Internal subdivision streets are quiet and suitable for casual neighborhood cycling, but dedicated bike lanes and connections to regional multi-use trail networks are limited along surrounding arterial roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates than the Jacksonville metro average
- High household incomes, strong homeownership rates, and well-maintained properties
- Quiet, family-friendly residential streets with minimal through-traffic
Cons
- Almost entirely car-dependent with virtually no walkable commercial amenities inside the neighborhood
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins typical of suburban subdivisions
- Peak-hour traffic congestion along nearby Baymeadows Road and I-295
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the East Hampton neighborhood, though occasional panhandling may be seen several miles away at major commercial intersections along Southside Boulevard.
What East Hampton is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and commuting to work.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and safe with light local traffic and delivery vehicles.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm residential atmosphere with families outdoors along community sidewalks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and quiet with very little movement; general safety remains high.
Transit, parking and getting around
Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) operates bus routes along major arterials like Baymeadows Road, but transit service within East Hampton is negligible; a personal car is necessary.
Parking is abundant and free, mostly in private residential driveways and garages, with straightforward curbside parking for guests following neighborhood HOA rules.
Things to do in East Hampton
- Take a quiet walk or jog along the neighborhood sidewalks and scenic retention lakes
- Play soccer or explore the sports facilities at nearby Fort Family Regional Park
- Shop and dine at the nearby St. Johns Town Center retail district
Local favorites
- Deerwood Bistro · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (320)Popular local lunch and breakfast spot nearby serving hearty sandwiches and omelets.
- Alhambra Theatre & Dining · Dinner Theater · 4.7★ (1850)Historic professional dinner theater a short drive away offering Broadway musicals and plated meals.
- French Pantry · Bakery & Cafe · 4.8★ (2400)Acclaimed local bakery and lunch counter located a short drive west on Powers Avenue.
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.