Is Murray Hill safe?
Jacksonville, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Murray Hill as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Murray Hill
“Go with care. Murray Hill is a vibrant, evolving historic neighborhood with a creative food and art scene along Edgewood Avenue that is welcoming during the day and evening. Visitors should exercise standard urban caution after dark, particularly when venturing away from the main commercial strip onto poorly lit residential side streets.”
Recent community updates focus on traffic calming initiatives and pedestrian lighting enhancements along Edgewood Avenue to reduce speeding and curb vehicle break-ins.
About the area
Situated just west of Riverside, Murray Hill is a historic bungalow-filled neighborhood known for its eclectic mix of craft bakeries, casual eateries, vintage shops, and vibrant murals. It blends a working-class heritage with an energetic bohemian revival along its main thoroughfare, Edgewood Avenue South.
- Bohemian / Eclectic
- Historic Bungalows
- Food & Drink Hub
- Up-and-Coming
Walking and biking in Murray Hill
Walk score: 62/100 · Bike score: 64/100
Neighborhood side streets feature low traffic speeds suitable for cycling, though dedicated protected bike lanes are limited; connection to the nearby S-Line Urban Greenway requires riding along mixed-traffic arterial roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Active, pedestrian-friendly commercial corridor along Edgewood Avenue with steady foot traffic
- Lower violent crime rates compared to broader Westside Jacksonville districts
- High rate of residential renovation and rising homeownership investments
- Active neighborhood preservation and merchant association presence
Cons
- Opportunistic property crime and car break-ins remain common on residential streets
- Pockets of lower lighting and infrastructure gaps immediately off the main commercial strip
- Poverty rate and property crime index remain moderately above suburban Jacksonville averages
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low to moderate and mostly limited to individuals occasionally passing along Post Street or Edgewood Avenue. There are no major encampments or dedicated homeless service shelters directly in the neighborhood.
What Murray Hill is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant, with joggers and early commuters grabbing coffee along Edgewood Avenue.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active and casual, with diners and shoppers strolling between local retail shops and bakeries with little safety concern.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Bustling and social around restaurants, taprooms, and bars, with good ambient activity on the main strip.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quieter and more isolated once dining spots close; stick to well-lit main corridors and avoid walking dimly lit side streets alone.
Transit, parking and getting around
Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) operates bus routes serving the area, primarily Route 16 along Post Street and Edgewood Avenue, connecting directly to downtown Jacksonville. There is no rail transit in the area.
Free street parking is widely available along Edgewood Avenue South and adjacent side streets, with dedicated free customer lots behind many commercial storefronts.
Things to do in Murray Hill
- Browse local murals and eclectic vintage shops along Edgewood Avenue South
- Catch an indie screening, live performance, or community event at the historic Murray Hill Theatre
- Enjoy craft beer and food trucks in the outdoor beer garden at Fishweir Brewing Company
Local favorites
- Community Loaves · Bakery & Cafe · 4.8★ (820)Organic neighborhood sourdough bakery and cafe serving seasonal breakfast, sandwiches, and espresso.
- Fishweir Brewing Company · Brewery · 4.8★ (430)Community-focused craft brewery pouring farmhouse ales and IPAs in an open, airy taproom.
- The Stout Snug · Irish Pub · 4.6★ (690)Cozy neighborhood tavern offering classic pub fare, draft stouts, live music, and trivia nights.
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.