Is Gilmore safe?
Jacksonville, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Gilmore as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Gilmore
“Go with care. Gilmore is a quiet, primarily residential suburban neighborhood in Jacksonville's greater Arlington district that experiences relatively lower violent crime compared to the urban core. While daytime visits are generally peaceful, property crime and vehicle break-ins can occur, so standard precautions like locking car doors are advised.”
About the area
Gilmore is an established residential neighborhood situated in East Jacksonville along the southern approaches of the St. Johns River and Mill Cove. Characterized by mid-century single-family homes, modest wooded lots, and convenient access to Fort Caroline and Downtown, it primarily serves as a quiet bedroom community rather than a tourist destination.
- Suburban
- Quiet
- Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Gilmore
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 38/100
Dedicated bike lanes are scarce on internal residential streets, but cyclists can connect to nearby recreational trails at Reddie Point Preserve and along Fort Caroline corridors.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Established single-family homeownership provides general neighborhood stability
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to Jacksonville's urban core
- Convenient vehicle access to major corridors including the Arlington Expressway and I-295
Cons
- Periodic reports of property crime, opportunistic theft, and vehicle prowls
- Limited pedestrian infrastructure with narrow streets and sparse sidewalks
- Lack of immediate commercial attractions directly within residential bounds
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is rare within Gilmore's residential interior, though occasional individuals or panhandlers may be observed along major commercial corridors like Merrill Road.
What Gilmore is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with local residents commuting and walking dogs in daylight.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and low-traffic throughout the residential streets with negligible safety concerns.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and dim as commuters return home; standard awareness is adequate for walking.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet with minimal lighting on residential roads; outdoor foot travel is uncommon and not recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) operates bus routes along major peripheral arterials like Merrill Road and University Boulevard, though direct interior neighborhood service is minimal.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, predominantly available via private residential driveways or unmetered curbside street parking.
Things to do in Gilmore
- Explore nature trails and botanical collections at the nearby Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
- Take a scenic drive toward Fort Caroline National Memorial along the St. Johns River
- Visit nearby Reddie Point Preserve for fishing and skyline views across the river
Local favorites
- Tabouleh Cafe · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.7★ (850)A popular local spot nearby on Merrill Road serving fresh hummus, shawarma, and falafel platters.
- Cliff's Bar and Grill · American Bar & Grill · 4.2★ (620)A longtime neighborhood fixture offering classic pub fare, live music, and sports viewing.
- The Pig Bar-B-Q · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.1★ (790)An established local barbecue joint serving traditional smoked pork, ribs, and southern sides.
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.