Is Seven Pines safe?
Jacksonville, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Seven Pines as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Seven Pines
“Go. Seven Pines is an upscale, master-planned residential community in Southeast Jacksonville that offers exceptional personal safety and quiet streets. It is primarily a residential and recreational enclave, so visitors come here mainly to visit residents or enjoy its extensive community amenities.”
About the area
Seven Pines is a newly developed master-planned neighborhood situated near the intersection of Butler Boulevard and I-295, adjacent to the Mayo Clinic campus. The area features modern Craftsman-style single-family homes, scenic lakes, paved community walking paths, and the expansive 'Nest' resident amenity complex. It provides a peaceful, well-maintained suburban setting just minutes from major employment and medical hubs.
- Suburban / Planned
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet & Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Seven Pines
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 42/100
Seven Pines features dedicated internal multi-use paths and neighborhood bike lanes, though it lacks direct off-street trail connections to larger regional greenways like the Baldwin Rail Trail.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low violent and property crime rates compared to Jacksonville citywide averages
- High median household incomes, robust homeownership, and high-quality newly constructed housing stock
- Well-lit, private sidewalks and lakefront trails ideal for safe recreation
Cons
- Highly car-dependent with almost no commercial businesses or dining within walking distance
- Active residential construction traffic in ongoing development phases
- Limited public transit access connecting directly into the neighborhood
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Seven Pines due to its secluded residential location, private management, and lack of commercial transit corridors.
What Seven Pines is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, dog walkers, and light residential commuting on clean, sunny streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet with occasional construction or delivery vehicles moving through ongoing building phases.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-oriented with residents strolling around the lake loops and amenity centers.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet with dark, safe residential roads and negligible vehicle or foot traffic.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), but direct routes do not penetrate the interior of Seven Pines; the nearest bus connections run along Kernan Boulevard and Beach Boulevard several miles away.
Parking is exceptionally easy, with ample free private driveways, attached garages, and designated surface parking lots at the neighborhood amenity center.
Things to do in Seven Pines
- Walk or jog along the scenic paved trail system winding around community lakes
- Visit The Nest Amenity Center and outdoor gathering lawns (resident/guest access)
- Take a short drive to the nearby St. Johns Town Center for premier regional shopping and dining
Local favorites
- The Nest at Seven Pines · Community Center · 4.9★ (38)The central clubhouse hub featuring resort-style pools, fitness center, and gathering pavilions.
- Midtown Table · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (820)A nearby upscale eatery by the Medure brothers serving craft pastas, pizzas, and Italian specialties.
- Prati Italia · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Contemporary Italian-inspired dining located just minutes away at St. Johns Town Center.
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.