Is Reedy Branch safe?
Jacksonville, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Reedy Branch as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Reedy Branch
“Go. Reedy Branch is a quiet, prosperous suburban enclave in Jacksonville's Southside that is very safe for visitors and residents alike. While it lacks pedestrian-friendly commercial corridors, violent crime is exceptionally low and standard precautions against vehicle break-ins are all that is necessary.”
About the area
Reedy Branch is a modern suburban community situated in Southside Jacksonville near the I-295 corridor. It is characterized by master-planned subdivisions, manicured apartment complexes, and proximity to major office parks and retail centers.
- Suburban Calm
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Safe & Residential
Walking and biking in Reedy Branch
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 38/100
Biking is safe on quiet internal subdivision streets, but dedicated bike paths connecting to Jacksonville's wider trail network are limited along high-speed arterial roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to Jacksonville citywide averages
- High median household incomes and stable residential homeownership
- Quick access to major regional hubs like St. Johns Town Center and Baymeadows business centers
Cons
- Suburban auto-centric design with very limited walkability outside residential subdivisions
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked car burglaries in residential parking lots
- Heavy commuter traffic along Southside Boulevard and nearby I-295 access points
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent within Reedy Branch's residential subdivisions, with occasional individuals only observed further out along major commercial intersections like US-1/Philips Highway.
What Reedy Branch is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet, with active joggers, dog walkers, and light residential commuter traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with steady flow along arterial connectors and kids returning from local schools.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential atmosphere where neighborhood streets remain well-lit and comfortable for an evening stroll.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and minimal activity; extremely safe, though standard suburban vigilance applies.
Transit, parking and getting around
Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) operates regional bus lines on major periphery corridors like Philips Highway and Southside Boulevard, but local neighborhood penetration is minimal and a personal vehicle is essential.
Parking is completely effortless and free across the neighborhood, with ample private driveways, residential parking lots, and open shopping plaza surface parking.
Things to do in Reedy Branch
- Take a nature walk or birdwatch along the wooded Reedy Branch greenway buffers
- Visit the nearby Southside sports complexes and fitness clubs
- Shop and dine at the neighboring retail plazas along Baymeadows and Southside Boulevard
Local favorites
- Secret Garden Cafe · Cafe & Breakfast · 4.7★ (680)A cozy, charming hidden gem serving made-from-scratch breakfast dishes and espresso.
- Fifth Element · Indian Restaurant · 4.4★ (1420)Popular Southside destination offering an expansive authentic Indian lunch buffet and dinner specialties.
- Aromas Cigar, Wine & Tasting Room · Lounge & Bar · 4.5★ (510)Relaxed upscale lounge featuring premium cigars, craft cocktails, and an extensive wine list.
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.