Best Walkable Neighborhoods in Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville, FL has a Walk Score rating of 26. A sprawling city, covering 747 square miles, Jacksonville is the most populous city in Florida. While the city is largely car-dependent, not all neighborhoods in Jacksonville require an automobile. Downtown, San Marco and Riverside are all very walkable with cultural venues, restaurants and shopping destinations.

Downtown Jacksonville

75 / 100

Very Walkable

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Downtown Jacksonville has a Walk Score of 75, making it the most walkable part of the city. This business district offers a variety of events and venues for those who enjoy riverside dining, symphony concerts, and NFL football.

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Riverside

71 / 100

Very Walkable

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Riverside has a Walk Score of 71. Park your car and take a walk through this historic neighborhood with old-world charm and a vast array of locally owned businesses. If you're in town on a Saturday, you’ll want to check out the Riverside Arts Market that features work by local artists and food from nearby farms.

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San Marco

70 / 100

Very Walkable

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With a Walk Score of 70, San Marco is the third most walkable part of town. Residents and visitors enjoy walking around this historic community with old riverfront mansions, bistros, and locally owned boutiques.

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Fairfax

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

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Fairfax has a Walk Score of 69. This walkable community runs along the St. Johns River and is home to a variety of restaurants, bars, cafés, and locally owned shops.

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LaVilla

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

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LaVilla is a neighborhood in Jacksonville with a Walk Score of 68. As you walk around this district, you’ll notice a mix of new buildings and old structures that have been restored.

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Avondale

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

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Avondale has a Walk Score of 68, making it the sixth most walkable part of the city. Check out the historic Victorian houses before you head over to the Shoppes of Avondale: a collection of locally owned stores filled with delightful treasures.

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Springfield

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

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With a Walk Score of 66, Springfield is somewhat walkable. This historic district is home to the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum and several local craft breweries.

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Normandy

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

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The Jacksonville community of Normandy has a Walk Score of 62. Residents of this neighborhood enjoy a suburban ambiance as they walk through the mostly residential area that also has some restaurants and other businesses.

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Southbank

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

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Though Jacksonville’s Southside neighborhood has a Walk Score of 60, this community's well-maintained residential areas have some places you can get to on foot. Residents enjoy Southside's proximity to the Downtown area.

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Murray Hill

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

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With a Walk Score of 59, the Jacksonville community known as Murray Hill is somewhat walkable. This neighborhood is undergoing a renovation with new businesses and restaurants—many of them within walking distance of residential bungalows and small houses.

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