Livability Score

64
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
JWJ Cafe
Coffee Shop
Court Yard Cafe
Coffee Shop
BREW Five Points
Coffee Shop
Wildcrafters Booze-Free Bar
Coffee Shop
Cool Moose Cafe
Coffee Shop
Vagabond Coffee
Coffee Shop
JL Trent's Downtown Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Urban Grind
Coffee Shop
Silver Cow
Coffee Shop
Coffeeshop Company
Coffee Shop
Appetite Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bistro Aix
Coffee Shop
Green Erth Bistro
Coffee Shop
Kent Cafe
Coffee Shop
Good Dough
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Ritz Theatre and Museum
Museum
Incahoots
Nightclub
Daryl J Bunn Studios
Art Gallery
Friday Musicale L'Engle Hall
Theatre Arts
Friday Musicale Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Metro
Nightclub
Brown Museum of Art
Museum
Archetype
Nightclub
Sun-Ray Cinema
Cinema
Cummer Museum of Art
Museum
Dinner Detective
Theatre Arts
Karpeles Manuscript Library
Museum
Times Union Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Southlight Gallery
Art Gallery
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville
Museum
Southlight Gallery
Art Gallery
The 5 & Dime, A Theatre Company
Theatre Arts
1904 Music Hall
Theatre Arts
Murray Hill Theatre
Theatre Arts
Florida Theater
Theatre Arts
Museum of Science & History
Museum
Murray Hill Art Center
Theatre Arts
Creative Veins Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Myth Nightclub
Nightclub
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Stadium
Food and Drink (0) F
Popeyes
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Kanine Social
Bar
Nacho Taco
Fast Food
ABC Liquor
Alcohol
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
BurgerFi
Fast Food
Zoës Kitchen
Fast Food
The Hyppo Gourmet Ice Pops
Sweets
On the Fly Sandwiches & Stuff
Fast Food
The Loft
Bar
Brewz 3
Bar
Hot Wok
Fast Food
The Garage
Bar
Panda House
Fast Food
Mickie's Irish Pub
Bar
Rojas Pizza
Fast Food
Pita Pit
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Root Down
Bar
Birdies
Bar
Wall Street Lounge
Bar
Alewife Bottleshop and Tasting Room
Alcohol
Hoptinger Bier Garden & Sausage House
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Edith Brown Ford Community Center
Community Centre
Rev. J.S. Johnson Service Center
Community Centre
Lotus Yoga
Gym
Winston Family YMCA
Gym
Soluna Yoga + Spa
Gym
Verb Jax
Gym
Pure Barre
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
First Coast Crossfit
Gym
Greater Jacksonville Expo Center
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
MotionSweets
Bakery
Grassroots Natural Market
Grocery Store
Sweet Theory
Bakery
Bakery Ribault
Bakery
Publix
Grocery Store
Mocha Misk'i
Bakery
Publix
Grocery Store
Grater Goods
Cheese
Cambodian Oriental Store
Grocery Store
Community Loaves
Bakery
Knead
Bakery
Le Macaron French Pastries
Bakery
Winn-Dixie
Grocery Store
Amaretti Desserts San Marco
Bakery
JC's Seafood
Seafood
Parks (2) A+
Westside Park
Park
Mitchell Park
Park
Ryder Park
Park
Edward Waters Park
Park
WestBrook Center and Park
Park
Grunthal Park
Park
Johnnie Walker Park
Park
Raymond E. Davis Park
Park
McCoys Creek Blvd Park
Park
Eugene M Glover Playground
Playground
James P Small Park
Park
Hollybrook Park
Park
Oaks at Durkeeville
Playground
Florida C. Dwight Memorial Playground
Park
Emmett Reed Park
Park
Woodstock Park
Park
Myrtle Avenue Park
Park
Edgewood Park
Park
Simonds-Johnson Park
Park
Mallison Park
Park
Brooklyn Park
Park
J.S. Johnson Park
Park
Ritz Pocket Park
Park
Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park
Park
Hammond Park
Park
Shops (0) F
Summer Classics
Furniture
Gate
Convenience Store
Pennock Floral
Florist
Jacksonville Winlectric Co.
Electronics
Hala Hala
Convenience Store
Chocolate Blonde
Hairdresser
T-Mobile
Electronics
Pro-Vet Supply Store
Pets
Lucy's Gift Boutique
Gift Shop
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
Drybar
Hairdresser
Shampoo Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Throw It Back On
Clothing
First Coast Eyewear
Optician
ZenCog
Bicycle
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Razor's Edge
Hairdresser
Normans Food Store 2
Convenience Store
AMG Upton
Hairdresser
Shell
Convenience Store
Fox Jewelry
Fashion
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Phoenix Salon and Suites
Hairdresser
Boger's Shoes
Shoes
Boost Mobile
Electronics
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Riverside (A+)

2. Southside (A+)

3. San Marco (A+)

4. Murray Hill (A+)

5. Mixon Town (A-)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 29.4% take public transportation in College Gardens.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Bay A
Bus Stop
Bay B
Bus Stop
Bay C
Bus Stop
Bay D
Bus Stop
Bay E
Bus Stop
Bay F
Bus Stop
Bay G
Bus Stop
Bay H
Bus Stop
Greyhound Intercity Bus Terminal
Bus Station
Bay I
Bus Stop
Bay J
Bus Stop
Bay K
Bus Stop
Bay L
Bus Stop
Bay M
Bus Stop
Bay N
Bus Stop
Bay O
Bus Stop
Bay P
Bus Stop
Bay Q
Bus Stop
Jacksonville Regional Transportation Center
Transit Station
Bay R
Bus Stop
Bay S
Bus Stop
Bay T
Bus Stop
Bay U
Bus Stop
P3
Bus Stop
LaVilla
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
29.4% A+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Springfield (A+)

2. Brentwood (A+)

3. Sans Pareil (A+)

4. Arlington (A+)

5. Normandy Village (A+)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in College Gardens is 78/100 - which is 20% lower than Florida.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Royal Lakes (A+)

2. Glynlea-Grove Park (A+)

3. Arlingwood (A+)

4. Atlantic Boulevard Estates (A+)

5. Beachwood (A+)

crime F

College Gardens crime rates are 4,361 per 100k, which is 139% higher than Florida
Property Crime
3,742 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
619 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Atlantic Beach (A)

2. Atlantic Highlands (A)

3. Avondale (A)

4. Beacon Hills And Harbour (A)

5. Beauclerc (A)

employment D-

The median income in College Gardens is $26,713 - which is 45% lower than Florida.
Med. Household Income
$26,713 F
Unemployment Rate
2.6% A
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Ortega Forest (A+)

2. Deercreek (A+)

3. Fort George Island (A+)

4. Del Rio (A+)

5. Avondale (A+)

health B

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Fire and Rescue Department Station 7
Fire Station
Fire and Rescue Department Station 5
Fire Station
JFRD F.S.-17;Duval County Fire Station Number 17
Fire Station
Fire Station 18
Fire Station
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Mounted & Canine Facility
Police
Riverside Station
Ambulance Station
Jacksonville Housing Police
Police
Ara West Jacksonville
Doctor
Florida Eye Specialists
Doctor
UF Health Jacksonville
Hospital
Park Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Clinic
UF Health Pain Management Center – Jacksonville
Clinic
Fresinus Medical Center
Clinic
JFRD Station 4
Fire Station
Carithers Pediatric
Clinic
Owens Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Five Points Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Parkside Surgery
Clinic
Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department, Station Number 10
Fire Station
Fire and Rescue Department Station 36
Fire Station
Duval County Fire Station Number 2
Fire Station
Saint Vincent's Medical Center Riverside
Hospital
Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
Hospital
Fire and Rescue Department Station 1
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Jacksonville Beach (A+)

2. Mixon Town (A+)

3. Pickwick Park (A+)

4. San Marco (A+)

5. Argyle Forest (A+)

housing A+

College Gardens home prices are $51,150 - which is 69% lower than Florida
Home Price
$51,150 F
Home Appreciation Rate
15% A
Home Affordability
1.9x (home price to income ratio) A+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Duval (A+)

2. Sweetwater (A+)

3. Loretto (A+)

4. Lakeshore (A+)

5. Secret Cove (A+)

schools A-

The College Gardens graduation rate is 66% - which is 21% lower than Florida
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
66% F
Elementary Schools (1) A
Smart Pope Livingston Elementary
The Bridge
Laschool Academy
Young Womens Leadership Academy/ Young Mens Leadership Acade
Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School
Kipp Jacksonville K-8
Kipp Voice / Kipp Impact K-8
R. V. Daniels Elementary School
Kipp Voice Elementary School
Temple College Preparatory School
Grand Park Career Center
Jacksonville Classical Academy
Annie R. Morgan Elementary School
Time To Learn Academy
Joshua Christian Academy
Mt. Herman Ese Center
John E. Ford K-8 School
Young Kids In Motion Learning Academy
Hope Christian Academy
St Stephen Child Care & Learning Center
Central Riverside Elementary School
Broach School Of Jacksonville-West Campus
Darnell Cookman Middle/High School
Lavilla School Of The Arts
James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School
High Schools (0) A+
The Bridge
Laschool Academy
Temple College Preparatory School
Grand Park Career Center
Stanton College Preparatory
Joshua Christian Academy
Mt. Herman Ese Center
Young Kids In Motion Learning Academy
Hope Christian Academy
Broach School Of Jacksonville-West Campus
Darnell Cookman Middle/High School
Paxon School/Advanced Studies
A. Philip Randolph Academies
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center
School For Accelerated Learning And Technologies Inc
Tdh Christian Academy
Mattie V Rutherford Alt Ed Center
Robert E. Lee High School
Andrew Jackson High School
William M. Raines High School
Zaraphath Academy
Duval Virtual Instruction Academy
Duval Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings)
Duval Virtual Instruction Program
Duval Virtual Academy Franchise
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Hogan (A+)

2. Alderman Park (A+)

3. Ortega Forest (A+)

4. Avondale (A+)

5. Atlantic Highlands (A+)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Mandarin (A+)

2. Oak Haven (A+)

3. Avondale (A+)

4. Gilmore (A+)

5. Lakewood (A+)

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  • College Gardens has a Livability Score of 64/100, which is considered average
  • College Gardens crime rates are 60% higher than the Jacksonville average
  • Cost of living in College Gardens is 20% lower than the Jacksonville average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in College Gardens? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Westside Park
      Mitchell Park
      Ryder Park
      Edward Waters Park
      WestBrook Center and Park
      Grunthal Park
      Johnnie Walker Park
      Raymond E. Davis Park

      Entertainment

      Ritz Theatre and Museum
      Incahoots
      Daryl J Bunn Studios
      Friday Musicale L'Engle Hall
      Friday Musicale Auditorium
      Metro
      Brown Museum of Art
      Archetype

      Food & Drink

      Popeyes
      Popeyes
      Kanine Social
      Nacho Taco
      ABC Liquor
      Jimmy John's
      BurgerFi
      Zoës Kitchen

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in College Gardens? Of all people who commute, 29.4% take public transportation in College Gardens.
      Drive to Work
      62%

      18% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      29%

      27% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in College Gardens? The cost of living in College Gardens is 78/100 - which is 20% lower than Florida.
      College Gardens
      78

      22% less expensive than average

      Jacksonville
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in College Gardens? College Gardens crime rates are 4,361, which are 139% higher than Florida
      Total Crime
      4,361 per 100k people

      88% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 23

      88% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -24%

      Year over year crime is down

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in College Gardens? The median income in College Gardens is $26,713 which is 45% lower than Florida.
      Median household income
      $26,71352% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $14,94550% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      45% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is College Gardens a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital
      Specialty Hospital Jacksonville
      Ten Broeck Hospital Jacksonville
      Brown Fertility
      Wekiva Springs Center
      Memorial Hospital
      Baptist North Medical Campus
      UF Health Jacksonville

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Health Mart & Compounding Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Marietta Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Halliday's & Koivisto's Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Baptist Primary Care Center
      FABEN OB/GYN Southpoint
      Island Doctors
      Saint Vincent Primary Care
      Gerald Anthony Giurato
      Riverside Pain Physicians
      Island Doctors
      Ara West Jacksonville

      A+ Housing

      What are College Gardens home prices? College Gardens home prices are $51,150 - which is 69% lower than Florida
      Median home value
      $51,15072% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $66630% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      54%

      15% lower than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does College Gardens have good schools? The College Gardens graduation rate is 66% - which is 21% lower than Florida
      High school grad. rates
      66%

      21% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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