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FAQs On If Jacksonville, Florida Is a Safe City to Live?
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Yes. Neighborhoods like San Marco, Ortega, Mandarin, and Avondale post crime rates well below the Jacksonville average and are popular with families specifically because of their safety records, school access, and walkability.
San Marco currently has one of the lowest violent crime rates in the city, at about 1.2 incidents per 1,000 residents compared to a national average of 3.6. Ortega and Mandarin are close behind and are also strong options for buyers prioritizing safety.
Jacksonville’s city limits cover nearly 840 square miles because the city and Duval County governments consolidated in 1968. That means Jacksonville’s crime totals include suburban and rural areas most cities would never count as part of their city limits, which inflates raw comparisons to smaller cities. The murder rate itself has been falling: 2024 was the first year since 2011 that the count dropped below 100.
Downtown Jacksonville carries a B+ safety grade and a crime index roughly 19% below the citywide average, helped by a heavy police presence, security cameras, and consistent street lighting. As with any downtown core, it’s still worth sticking to well-lit, populated areas after dark.
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From our Southside base in Jacksonville, we move clients throughout the region, including:
