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2024 Best Places to Live in the Jacksonville Area

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Best for families
Most diverse
Best to buy a house
Best public schools
Cost of living

Best places to live
Best for families
Best public schools

Most diverse
Best for young professionals
Best for retirees

Economy

Cost of living
Best to buy a house

Health & outdoors

Healthiest
Outdoor activities

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City

City neighborhood

Suburbs

Towns

Public schools grade

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Cost of living

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Who lives here

Families

Young professionals

Retirees

Importance of walkability

Not very

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Very

Crime and safety grade

A

B

C

D

Homes in the area

Single family homes

Large apartment buildings

Small apartment buildings

Townhomes

Homeownership

Most own

Balanced

Most rent

Politics

Very conservative

Conservative

Balanced

Liberal

Very Liberal

Importance of things to do

Bars

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Somewhat

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Restaurants

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Coffee shops

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Parks

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#1 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area
Nocatee
- Suburb of Jacksonville, FL
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A
  Public Schools
- Population 19,601
Nocatee
#1 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area. Suburb of Jacksonville, FL. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 19,601,
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#2 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area
Deercreek
- Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade B+
  Public Schools
- Population 5,977
Deercreek
#2 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area. Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 5,977,
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#3 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area
Palm Valley
- Suburb of Jacksonville, FL
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A+
  Public Schools
- Population 20,115
Palm Valley
#3 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area. Suburb of Jacksonville, FL. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 20,115,
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#4 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area
Fleming Island
- Suburb of Jacksonville, FL
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A+
  Public Schools
- Population 29,505
Fleming Island
#4 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area. Suburb of Jacksonville, FL. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 29,505,
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#5 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area
Fruit Cove
- Suburb of Jacksonville, FL
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A+
  Public Schools
- Population 34,469
Fruit Cove
#5 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area. Suburb of Jacksonville, FL. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 34,469,
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#6 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area
Avondale
- Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade B
  Public Schools
- Population 6,025
Avondale
#6 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area. Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 6,025,
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#7 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area
Jacksonville Beach
- Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A minus
  Public Schools
- Population 16,049
Jacksonville Beach
#7 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area. Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 16,049,
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#8 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area
Secret Cove
- Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL
- grade A
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade B
  Public Schools
- Population 6,307
Secret Cove
#8 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area. Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL. Overall Niche Grade: A, Population: 6,307,
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#9 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area
Deerwood
- Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade B+
  Public Schools
- Population 12,083
Deerwood
#9 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area. Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 12,083,
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#10 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area
Miramar
- Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade B
  Public Schools
- Population 4,644
Miramar
#10 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area. Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 4,644,
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#11 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area
Windy Hill
- Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL
- grade A
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade B
  Public Schools
- Population 14,387
Windy Hill
#11 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area. Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL. Overall Niche Grade: A, Population: 14,387,
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#12 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area
Baymeadows
- Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade B
  Public Schools
- Population 13,358
Baymeadows
#12 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area. Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 13,358,
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#13 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area
Southside
- Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade B
  Public Schools
- Population 2,497
Southside
#13 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area. Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 2,497,
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#14 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area
World Golf Village
- Town in Florida
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A
  Public Schools
- Population 19,975
World Golf Village
#14 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area. Town in Florida. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 19,975,
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#15 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area
San Jose Forest
- Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL
- grade A
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade B
  Public Schools
- Population 970
San Jose Forest
#15 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area. Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL. Overall Niche Grade: A, Population: 970,
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#16 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area
Beauclerc
- Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade B
  Public Schools
- Population 2,352
Beauclerc
#16 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area. Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 2,352,
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#17 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area
Mandarin
- Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL
- grade A
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade B+
  Public Schools
- Population 8,658
Mandarin
#17 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area. Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL. Overall Niche Grade: A, Population: 8,658,
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#18 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area
Montclair
- Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL
- grade A
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade B
  Public Schools
- Population 1,676
Montclair
#18 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area. Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL. Overall Niche Grade: A, Population: 1,676,
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#19 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area
Jacksonville Beach
- Suburb of Jacksonville, FL
- grade A
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A minus
  Public Schools
- Population 23,492
Jacksonville Beach
#19 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area. Suburb of Jacksonville, FL. Overall Niche Grade: A, Population: 23,492,
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#20 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area
Atlantic Beach
- Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL
- grade A
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A minus
  Public Schools
- Population 11,504
Atlantic Beach
#20 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area. Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL. Overall Niche Grade: A, Population: 11,504,
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#21 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area
Venetia
- Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL
- grade A
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade B
  Public Schools
- Population 2,265
Venetia
#21 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area. Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL. Overall Niche Grade: A, Population: 2,265,
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#22 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area
Sawgrass
- Suburb of Jacksonville, FL
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A+
  Public Schools
- Population 4,634
Sawgrass
#22 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area. Suburb of Jacksonville, FL. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Population: 4,634,
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#23 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area
Orange Park
- Suburb of Jacksonville, FL
- grade A
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A
  Public Schools
- Population 8,682
Orange Park
#23 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area. Suburb of Jacksonville, FL. Overall Niche Grade: A, Population: 8,682,
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#24 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area
Lakewood
- Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL
- grade A
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade B
  Public Schools
- Population 5,671
Lakewood
#24 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area. Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL. Overall Niche Grade: A, Population: 5,671,
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#25 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area
Neptune Beach
- Suburb of Jacksonville, FL
- grade A
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A minus
  Public Schools
- Population 6,880
Neptune Beach
#25 Best Places to Live in Jacksonville Area. Suburb of Jacksonville, FL. Overall Niche Grade: A, Population: 6,880,
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Explore the best places to live in the U.S. based on crime, public schools, cost of living, job opportunities, and local amenities. Ranking based on data from the U.S. Census, FBI, BLS, CDC, and other sources. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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