{"id":4282,"date":"2023-03-28T09:38:44","date_gmt":"2023-03-28T09:38:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bellhopblog.com\/blog\/?p=4282"},"modified":"2024-10-28T18:08:30","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T18:08:30","slug":"best-neighborhoods-in-jacksonville-fl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-neighborhoods-in-jacksonville-fl\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Neighborhoods in Jacksonville, FL (Updated for 2023)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_38 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Jump Ahead To: <\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-neighborhoods-in-jacksonville-fl\/#A_Little_About_Jacksonville_and_its_Neighborhoods\" title=\"A Little About Jacksonville and its Neighborhoods\">A Little About Jacksonville and its Neighborhoods<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-neighborhoods-in-jacksonville-fl\/#Northside\" title=\"Northside\">Northside<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-neighborhoods-in-jacksonville-fl\/#Ortega_Forest\" title=\"Ortega Forest\">Ortega Forest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-neighborhoods-in-jacksonville-fl\/#San_Marco\" title=\"San Marco\">San Marco<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-neighborhoods-in-jacksonville-fl\/#Whats_Happening_in_San_Marco\" title=\"What\u2019s Happening in San Marco\">What\u2019s Happening in San Marco<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-neighborhoods-in-jacksonville-fl\/#Downtown\" title=\"Downtown\">Downtown<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-neighborhoods-in-jacksonville-fl\/#Riverside_and_Avondale\" title=\"Riverside and Avondale\">Riverside and Avondale<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-neighborhoods-in-jacksonville-fl\/#There_you_have_it_the_best_places_to_live_in_Jacksonville\" title=\"There you have it: the best places to live in Jacksonville\">There you have it: the best places to live in Jacksonville<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving to a new city is always challenging. And a large part of that challenge is looking for a place to live. There are so many things to consider when weighing your options. House styles and sizes, neighborhood safety, quality of schools, and the convenience of location are all things to consider. It can be quite overwhelming. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve researched the best neighborhoods in Jacksonville for you, so you don\u2019t have to (oh, and by way of introduction, we\u2019re Bellhop \u2014<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/fl\/jacksonville\/movers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jacksonville movers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and throughout the country). Want a great city to live in around Jacksonville? Check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/fl\/st-augustine\/movers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Augustine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This list is a more in-depth guide examining what it\u2019s like living in each of these areas. We include links to popular destinations along with available houses for sale and apartments for rent.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>Ready to move? We have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/fl\/jacksonville\/movers\/\">long-distance movers in Jacksonville<\/a> as well.<\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4297 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Best Neighborhoods in Jacksonville\" width=\"1880\" height=\"1056\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1880px) 100vw, 1880px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Jacksonville4.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Jacksonville4.jpeg 1880w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Jacksonville4-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Jacksonville4-768x431.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Jacksonville4-1024x575.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Jacksonville4-1536x863.jpeg 1536w\"><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Little_About_Jacksonville_and_its_Neighborhoods\"><\/span><b>A Little About Jacksonville and its Neighborhoods<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jacksonville\u2019s neighborhoods offer a lot of variety. Whether you\u2019re into beach living, urban living, or settling down in the suburbs, Jacksonville has an area of town that\u2019s going to fit your needs. Need a neighborhood that\u2019s family-friendly? Jacksonville has you covered. Are you a young professional looking for the cool area of town with others who share the same interest? Jacksonville has several neighborhoods right down your alley. Or, are you an active adult who\u2019s looking for a quiet place to settle down to enjoy retirement? This city has something for you as well. If you\u2019re moving to Jacksonville and you want to know the best of what the city has to offer, keep reading for our guide to the best places to live in Jacksonville.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Northside\"><\/span>Northside<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d220149.1823575729!2d-81.84591030406676!3d30.440893139710635!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x88e5ae7f845b135b%3A0x3925ce882ac5f9e8!2sNorthside%2C%20Jacksonville%2C%20FL!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1679947678989!5m2!1sen!2sus\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Covering the crescent-shaped upper area of the city north of I-295 is Northside, just 14 minutes from downtown Jacksonville. This neighborhood was once an industrial area, but it\u2019s since become a desired place for riverfront living for families with kids, retired folks, and first-time homebuyers. If you\u2019re a frequent traveler, this is an ideal neighborhood for you since all three of Jacksonville\u2019s main travel hubs \u2013 the Jacksonville International Airport, the Amtrack station, and the Jaxport Cruise Terminal \u2013 are located in this area. It\u2019s also close enough to downtown to enjoy all the entertainment, shopping, and restaurant options but far enough away to enjoy a slower pace of living.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4>What\u2019s Happening in Northside<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve got kids, the Jacksonville Zoo is nearby and is a great place to take them on regular visits. Also close by is Huguenot Park, which offers fishing, a playground, and basketball courts. The River City Marketplace is a great place to go shopping in an open-air environment. Talbot Island State Parks, the Timucuan Ecological &amp; Historical Preserve and Kingsley Plantation are 20 miles northeast of the city, these parks provide adventure right next door.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grab lunch at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarastidbits.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clara\u2019s Tidbits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an old-school sandwich shop. For dinner, try <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bbsrestaurant.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bb\u2019s restaurant and bar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where they source vegetables from their own rooftop garden.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4><b>Schools in Northside<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bolles School, which serves students in grades K-12, plus PreK, is ranked as one of the best private schools in the Jacksonville area. Lighthouse Christian School, from grades 3-12, is another private school in the area. S.A. Hull Elementary School is a public school for grades PreK and K-5.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h4><b>Homes in Northside<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lot sizes tend to be upward of an acre, with new home developments ranging from ranch-style homes to Mediterranean villas. Home prices average around $319,000. Rentals for loft apartments are under $1,000, with homes renting for up to $2,000 a month.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ortega_Forest\"><\/span>Ortega Forest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d27569.134118937527!2d-81.72715912256774!3d30.261541717542208!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x88e5c7f42d788f8f%3A0x9a38896c790afd08!2sOrtega%20Forest%2C%20Jacksonville%2C%20FL%2032210!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1679947754223!5m2!1sen!2sus\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part of the larger Ortega neighborhood, Ortega Forest is considered one of the most beautiful residential areas of Northeast <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-florida\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is about 16 minutes from downtown Jacksonville. It\u2019s filled with giant oaks and huge waterfront mansions. This peninsula on the river is convenient to private schools, area houses of worship and small parks along the river. The <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Florida\" href=\"\/blog\/moving-to-florida\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Florida<\/a> Yacht Club and Timiquana Country Club are also nearby. Though Ortega Forest offers different styles and sizes of houses, if you haven\u2019t guessed, this is a neighborhood for wealthy folks. So, if money is no issue for you, this area is a good fit. If money isn\u2019t flowing for you like Jacksonville\u2019s St. Johns River, then you might want to look at other neighborhoods. We\u2019ve got three more on our list!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h4><b>What\u2019s Happening in Ortega Forest<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t feel like cooking, pick up baked goods, desserts or cafe-style meals at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefrenchpantryfl.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The French Pantry<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.. There\u2019s also a great Thai restaurant called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tuptimthaisushijacksonville.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuptim Thai and Sushi Restaurant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that a lot of locals love. Venetia Village is nearby for shopping, and there\u2019s a gym there as well. And downtown is a 15-minute drive, so you\u2019re close to all of the dining, shopping, and attractions that the area has to offer.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h4><b>Schools in Ortega Forest<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ortega Forest has a number of school options in the area, including John Stockton Elementary School, a highly rated magnet school, Ortega Elementary School, which boasts a diverse student body, and St. Mark\u2019s Episcopal Day School, a private school for grades 6-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 7 to 1.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h4><b>Homes in Ortega Forest<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a variety of different styles of homes in Ortega Forest. Many residents own their homes with prices averaging $452,000. Apartments and rental homes are available for around $1,137 per month.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:block {\"ref\":7405} \/-->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:acf\/missing-cta {\r\n    \"id\": \"block_5e7a3b8ed5013\",\r\n    \"name\": \"acf\\\/missing-cta\",\r\n    \"data\": {\r\n        \"cta_title\": \"Calendar Icon + \\\"estimate in minutes\\\" CTA\",\r\n        \"_cta_title\": \"field_5e7a23c578b81\"\r\n    },\r\n    \"align\": \"\",\r\n    \"mode\": \"auto\"\r\n} \/-->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"San_Marco\"><\/span>San Marco<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d13778.133199800852!2d-81.65826703349865!3d30.307345149506432!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x88e5b7aaf91cd209%3A0x22660220781ed44c!2sSan%20Marco%2C%20Jacksonville%2C%20FL%2032207!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1679947817245!5m2!1sen!2sus\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The historic neighborhood of San Marco is about 10 minutes from downtown. It\u2019s filled with distinctive boutiques, art galleries and a dining district full of delicious options, like the Italian restaurant <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/taverna.restaurant\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taverna<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or the German-inspired <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/europeanstreet.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">European Street Cafe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.. While there is plenty to do within the neighborhood, residents can always go downtown for more options.<\/span><\/p><div class=\"getbe-middle\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"getbe-1045657306\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/book\/service\/\" aria-label=\"The Better Way to Move\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Better Way to Move\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" width=\"600\" height=\"160\" style=\" max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160.png 600w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160-300x80.png 300w\"><\/a><\/div>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_Happening_in_San_Marco\"><\/span><b>What\u2019s Happening in San Marco<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go see a movie at Theatre Jacksonville. There\u2019s also Stellers Gallery which features artwork on display and for purchase from local and regional artists. Grab a pint at one of the area\u2019s breweries or craft cocktail bars, or catch one of the best views of the city at Riverfront Park. Dining hot spot Taverna along with the French-inspired Bistro Aix are popular. San Marco Square is home to trendy boutiques to consignment shops and a quaint independent bookstore.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h4><b>Schools in San Marco<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schools in the area include the private school for grades K-5, Academie de Montessori, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Julia Landon College Preparatory &amp; Leadership Development School, which ranks as one of the best public schools in the county, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and Spring Park Elementary.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h4><b>Homes in San Marco<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homes in San Marco range from historic to new. The median home price is $491,000, with larger or newer homes selling in the millions. The average cost to rent a home in the area is $1,532.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4296} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4296 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Best Neighborhoods in Jacksonville\" width=\"1880\" height=\"1271\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1880px) 100vw, 1880px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Jacksonville3.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Jacksonville3.jpeg 1880w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Jacksonville3-300x203.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Jacksonville3-768x519.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Jacksonville3-1024x692.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Jacksonville3-1536x1038.jpeg 1536w\"><\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Downtown\"><\/span>Downtown<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d27552.26763722109!2d-81.67199157594338!3d30.32156623404998!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x88e5b719b14a88d9%3A0xc014d3ec7956afc!2sDowntown%2C%20Jacksonville%2C%20FL!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1679947850194!5m2!1sen!2sus\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With 17 different places to choose from to live and more than 120 restaurants and bars, it\u2019s no wonder more than 8,000 people live in the downtown area of Jacksonville. Not only are there plenty of attractions, but downtown also has a variety of schools, businesses, and shopping, making it a convenient place to live, work and play.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h4><b>What\u2019s Happening in Downtown<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Museum of Science and History is a great place to explore over and over again, with revolving exhibits and tons of special events. The Ritz Theatre and Museum is a museum celebrating the rich African American contributions to the city but is also a venue with concerts and a variety of plays and musicals. There\u2019s a variety of shopping and dining options downtown as well, including the trendy spot <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.indochinejax.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indochine Downtown<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spliffsgastropub.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spliffs Gastropub<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for bar food and craft beer.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h4><b>Schools in Downtown<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several schools in proximity to downtown.\u00a0 Cathedral School &amp; Early Learning Center is a private preschool in the Cathedral district. LaVilla School for the Arts is a public school for grades 6-8 with a focus on the arts. Bishop Kenny High School is a private college-prep Catholic school for grades 9-12 that is ranked on of the best Catholic high schools in the area.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h4><b>Homes in Downtown<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A variety of townhomes, condos, apartments, and single-family homes are in the downtown area, from historical to modern. Homes, which are mostly apartments and townhomes, sell for around $292,450. Rentals average around $1,540 a month.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Riverside_and_Avondale\"><\/span>Riverside and Avondale<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/1\/embed?mid=1N2q4-XVzIZBFmogLrA0Rl0mesr8l3e4&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, Riverside and Avondale have a unique mix of history, culture, charm and modern design. Riverside is a 10-minute drive from downtown Jacksonville, while Avondale is about 15 minutes. There are plenty of dining, shopping and restaurant options in this area of town. With a mix of million-dollar waterfront homes and upscale apartments, Riverside and Avondale appeal to many young professionals who are into urban living and a sense of close-knit community.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h4><b>What\u2019s Happening in Riverside and Avondale<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can\u2019t find anything to do in Riverside and Avondale, we believe you\u2019re actively trying not to leave your home. Riverdale and Avondale are full of tons of dining, shopping, and bars your heart desires. From the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens to the exciting 5 Points area, with cool stops like Glass Goods, Violet, Wolfgang, and Edge City. The popular <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.riverandpostjax.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">River &amp; Post<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> serves steaks and seafood with a rooftop bar that offers plenty of views. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blacksheep5points.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black Sheep Restaurant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is another local favorite for Southern-style food made with local ingredients.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h4><b>Schools in Riverside and Avondale<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A number of schools are nearby, including the private Calvary Christian Academy, Harbordale Elementary and Virginia Shuman Young Montessori.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h4><b>Homes in Riverside and Avondale<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upscale apartments and million-dollar waterfront homes are the norm in this area. There\u2019s plenty of unique architecture ranging from Tudor to Prairie-style bungalows to Spanish Colonial mansions. There are even condos houses in a former high school. Rental homes in Avondale average $1,430 a month, while rent prices are closer to $1,650 in Riverside.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"There_you_have_it_the_best_places_to_live_in_Jacksonville\"><\/span><b>There you have it: the best places to live in Jacksonville<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neighborhoods are about location and lifestyle, to be sure. But they are also about the people who live in them. These neighborhoods offer a variety of lifestyles to meet almost anyone\u2019s needs.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need to move to Jacksonville fast? Don\u2019t forget we offer <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/fl\/jacksonville\/last-minute-movers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">last minute moving services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interested in learning more about Jacksonville? 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