Is Hampton Glen safe?
Jacksonville, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Hampton Glen as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Hampton Glen
“Go. Hampton Glen is a tranquil, well-maintained residential community on Jacksonville's Southside with very low violent crime rates. It is an exceptionally safe suburban enclave, though visitors will need a car to access any commercial amenities or dining.”
About the area
Hampton Glen is a master-planned, family-oriented subdivision characterized by manicured lawns, tree-lined cul-de-sacs, and single-family homes. While purely residential inside its boundaries, it offers convenient proximity to major Southside employment hubs, parks, and regional shopping corridors.
- Suburban Enclave
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet & Leafy
Walking and biking in Hampton Glen
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 32/100
Internal subdivision streets are quiet and well-suited for recreational biking, but external arterial roads lack protected bike infrastructure, and there is no direct connection to regional greenways.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are substantially lower than the Jacksonville metropolitan average.
- Strong economic foundation marked by high median household incomes and high rates of owner occupancy.
- Well-kept residential streets with dedicated sidewalks, community amenities, and minimal through-traffic.
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with zero walkable retail, groceries, or dining inside the neighborhood.
- Susceptible to occasional suburban property crimes, primarily unlocked vehicle break-ins.
- Single neighborhood ingress and egress points can lead to peak-hour congestion on connecting arterials.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the Hampton Glen residential subdivision. Minor panhandling occasionally occurs at major highway intersections several miles away along commercial corridors.
What Hampton Glen is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and commuting with virtually no safety concerns.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with light neighborhood traffic and safe conditions for pedestrians throughout the subdivision.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Serene residential ambiance with families out and about; very safe to walk under standard street lighting.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and deserted; safe from street crime, though routine suburban vigilance regarding vehicle security is prudent.
Transit, parking and getting around
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) runs bus routes along nearby major thoroughfares like Baymeadows Road and Southside Boulevard, but there is no direct public transit service inside the subdivision.
Ample private driveway and permitted residential street parking is available within the neighborhood subject to HOA rules, and adjacent shopping centers offer abundant free surface lot parking.
Things to do in Hampton Glen
- Stroll or jog along the quiet, tree-canopied residential loops and community lakes.
- Head nearby to Losco Regional Park to utilize the paved multi-use paths, soccer fields, and playground.
- Take a short drive to the St. Johns Town Center for open-air shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Local favorites
- Midtown Table · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (1350)Modern neighborhood restaurant serving scratch-made pastas, artisanal pizzas, and craft cocktails.
- Picasso's · Italian Restaurant · 4.7★ (1950)Beloved local institution known for St. Louis-style thin-crust pizza, housemade pastas, and hearty comfort food.
- Bowl of Pho · Vietnamese Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Casual Southside favorite offering traditional pho bowls, vermicelli noodle dishes, and banh mi.
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.