Is Hogan safe?
Jacksonville, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Hogan as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Hogan
“Go. Hogan is a busy, predominantly suburban Southside neighborhood characterized by strip plazas, established residential subdivisions, and commercial corridors. While standard suburban vigilance is warranted regarding vehicle security along commercial stretches, violent crime rates are relatively low compared to Jacksonville's urban core.”
About the area
Situated on Jacksonville's Southside along major thoroughfares like Beach Boulevard, Hogan offers a blend of middle-class residential tracts, apartment complexes, and diverse international dining options. Visitors generally find a convenient suburban hub with straightforward driving access to downtown Jacksonville and the beaches.
- Car-Dependent
- Suburban Commercial
- Diverse Dining
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Hogan
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 46/100
There is no city bike-share system here; cyclists must navigate painted bike lanes on busy high-speed arterials like Beach Boulevard, with limited direct connectivity to off-street paved trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower incidence of violent crime compared to Duval County urban averages
- High vehicle ownership and rapid driving connectivity via Beach Boulevard and I-95
- Vibrant international culinary scene, particularly for East and Southeast Asian dining
- Stable residential pockets with solid homeownership and low vacancy
Cons
- Elevated rates of opportunistic vehicle break-ins and retail theft around commercial strips
- Heavily auto-dominated street design with fast-moving traffic on arterial roads
- Pedestrian infrastructure is inconsistent off the primary commercial corridors
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low to moderate, with occasional individuals panhandling near major intersections along Beach Boulevard, but long-term encampments are rare in the neighborhood.
What Hogan is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active and safe with morning commuters and delivery traffic moving along Beach Boulevard.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy retail plazas and restaurants bring steady foot traffic and normal daytime safety.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Popular dining spots stay lively until late evening with minimal safety concerns in well-lit parking lots.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets and plazas quiet down significantly; stick to driving as pedestrian visibility on major corridors is low.
Transit, parking and getting around
Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) operates bus routes serving the corridor, primarily Route 8 and Route 23 along Beach Boulevard. There is no rail service in this area, making personal vehicles the primary and most practical mode of transit.
Parking is abundant and universally free across large open surface lots in shopping centers and commercial plazas.
Things to do in Hogan
- Explore diverse international grocery markets and authentic Asian eateries along Beach Boulevard
- Enjoy casual recreation and open green space at nearby Drew Park
- Shop at local independent specialty retailers and strip center boutiques
Local favorites
- Pho Today · Vietnamese Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Popular neighborhood dining spot known for fragrant pho, banh mi, and hearty noodle bowls.
- Q-Cup Boba Tea · Tea & Cafe · 4.6★ (820)Longtime local staple serving specialty bubble tea, milk teas, and Taiwanese snacks.
- Hawkers Asian Street Food · Asian Restaurant · 4.4★ (1950)Bustling eatery offering flavorful small plates, roti, and noodle dishes inspired by street stalls.
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.