Livability Score

66
/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
Social House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kent Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cool Moose Cafe
Coffee Shop
Coffeeshop Company
Coffee Shop
Silver Cow
Coffee Shop
Ellianos Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Wildcrafters Booze-Free Bar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
G Howard Bryan Museum of Southern History
Museum
Eclipse
Nightclub
Adventure Landing Jacksonville - Blanding
Theme Park
Batt's Family Fun Center
Bowling Alley
Murray Hill Art Center
Theatre Arts
Murray Hill Theatre
Theatre Arts
Archetype
Nightclub
Metro
Nightclub
King Pins
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (0) F
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Goal Post Sandwich Shop
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Shores Liquor and Bar
Alcohol
Peterbrooke Chocolatier
Sweets
Whit's Frozen Custard
Sweets
MBC Liquor
Alcohol
Gator Deli & Sandwiches
Deli
Subway
Fast Food
Famous Sandwiches
Fast Food
Perfect Rack Billiards
Bar
Town Beer Company
Bar
Island Bar
Bar
Larry's Giant Subs
Fast Food
Smokey's BBQ
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Tradewinds
Bar
Dreamette
Sweets
Fitness (0) F
Jazzercise
Gym
Sacred Heart Gym
Gym
First Coast Crossfit
Gym
Pure Barre
Gym
Lotus Yoga
Gym
Soluna Yoga + Spa
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Publix
Grocery Store
Winn-Dixie
Grocery Store
Le Macaron French Pastries
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
JC's Seafood
Seafood
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Knead
Bakery
Community Loaves
Bakery
Cambodian Oriental Store
Grocery Store
Grater Goods
Cheese
Sweet Theory
Bakery
Winn-Dixie
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Grassroots Natural Market
Grocery Store
Parks (3) A+
Columbus Park
Park
John Stockton Park
Park
Cortez Park
Park
Seminole Park
Park
Wayne B. Stevens Boat Ramp
Park
Stockton Park
Park
Lake Shore Park
Park
Desoto Park
Park
Tara Woods Park
Park
Yerkes Park
Park
Timuquana Park
Park
Lakeside Park
Park
Bettes Park
Park
Stinson Park
Park
Baker Point Park
Park
Venetia Elementary Park
Park
Tillie K Fowler Regional Park
Park
Greenwood Park
Park
Wesconnett Playground
Park
Cardinal Park
Park
Wesconnett Park
Park
Van Wert Park
Park
Curtis Lee Johnson Boat Ramp
Park
Fishweir Park
Park
Boone Park South
Park
Shops (0) F
Chamblin Bookmine
Books
The Casket Store
Convenience Store
Boca Bargoons
Fabric
Tuesday Morning
Houseware
Daily's
Convenience Store
Pet Supermarket
Pets
Castaways Vintage to Modern
Furniture
Beautiful Cuticles
Beauty
T-Mobile
Electronics
Ray Ware Hardware
Home Improvement
Speedway
Convenience Store
ABC
Convenience Store
Nicolaas Alexander Limited
Fashion
Saint John's Flower Market
Florist
Saint John's Food Store
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
Target
Department Store
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
Willie's
Clothing
Open Roads Bicycle Shop
Bicycle
Old School Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Blowout Queen Katrina
Hairdresser
Beauty Junky
Hairdresser
Cozy Nails
Beauty
African Braiding
Hairdresser
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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, 0.2% take public transportation in Ortega Forest.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Myrtle Avenue
Bus Stop
Route 5 - Park Street & Cherry Street
Bus Stop
Route 5 - Park Street & Cherry Street
Bus Stop
Route 5 - Park Street & King Street
Bus Stop
Route 5 - Park Street & King Street
Bus Stop
Route 5 - 2660 Park Street
Bus Stop
Route 5 - 2610 Park Street
Bus Stop
Route 5 - Park Street & Barr Street
Bus Stop
Route 5 - Park Street & Barr Street
Bus Stop
Route 5 - Park Street & Stockton Street
Bus Stop
Route 5 - Park Street & Stockton Street
Bus Stop
P3
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.2% F
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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 C-

The cost of living in Ortega Forest is 123/100 - which is 26% higher than Florida.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
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 A

Ortega Forest crime rates are 1,090 per 100k, which is 40% lower than Florida
Property Crime
936 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
155 crimes per 100k A+
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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 A+

The median income in Ortega Forest is $94,890 - which is 94% higher than Florida.
Med. Household Income
$94,890 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.9% 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 F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Duval County Fire Station Number 23
Fire Station
Duval County Fire Station Number 14
Fire Station
Duval County Fire Station Number 25
Fire Station
Medure Dental
Dentist
Park West ER
Hospital
Duval County Fire Station Number 22
Fire Station
Riverside Pain Physicians
Doctor
Naval Air Station Jacksonville
Fire Station
Pain Relief Centers
Clinic
MS Magos DMD
Dentist
Saint Vincent's Medical Center Riverside
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department, Station Number 10
Fire Station
Parkside Surgery
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Duval County Fire Station Number 31
Fire Station
UF Health Family Medicine - Murray Hill
Clinic
Greenberg Dental & Orthodontics
Dentist
Carithers Pediatric
Clinic
Five Points Dental
Dentist
Owens Pharmacy
Pharmacy
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+

Ortega Forest home prices are $362,100 - which is 117% higher than Florida
Home Price
$362,100 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
8% B+
Home Affordability
3.8x (home price to income ratio) C-
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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 Ortega Forest graduation rate is 96% - which is 16% higher than Florida
School Test Scores
88% A+
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (1) F
John Stockton Elementary School
St Marks Episcopal Day School
Bayview Elementary School
Ortega Elementary School
Lake Shore Middle School
Venetia Elementary School
Childrenville Learing Center
Timucuan Elementary School
J. E. B. Stuart Middle School
St Matthews Catholic School
Stonewall Jackson Elementary School
Fishweir Elementary School
Cedar Hills Baptist Christian School
Sacred Heart School
Cedar Hills Elementary School
Hyde Park Elementary School
Waverly Academy
School Of Success Academy-Sos
Hyde Grove Elementary School
Oak Hill Elementary School
Oak Hill Academy
Jefferson Davis Middle School
Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School
Bethel Holiness Academy
Wayman Academy Of The Arts
High Schools (0) F
Bethel Holiness Academy
Robert E. Lee High School
Temple Christian Academy
Millennial Christian School
Westside High School
Frank H. Peterson Academies
Cedar Creek Christian School
Broach West Elementary School
The Beverly Institute
The Potter'S House Christian Academy
Edward H. White High School
First Coast Christian School
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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+)

ratings A+

Ortega Forest has an overall rating of 94% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes 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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Ortega Forest, Jacksonville, FL Area Guide

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Ortega Forest Area Facts

  • Ortega Forest has a Livability Score of 66/100, which is considered good
  • Ortega Forest crime rates are 60% lower than the Jacksonville average
  • Cost of living in Ortega Forest is 26% higher than the Jacksonville average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Columbus Park
      John Stockton Park
      Cortez Park
      Seminole Park
      Wayne B. Stevens Boat Ramp
      Stockton Park
      Lake Shore Park
      Desoto Park

      Entertainment

      G Howard Bryan Museum of Southern History
      Eclipse
      Adventure Landing Jacksonville - Blanding
      Batt's Family Fun Center
      Murray Hill Art Center
      Murray Hill Theatre
      Archetype
      Metro

      Food & Drink

      Chick-fil-A
      McDonald's
      Panera Bread
      Moe's Southwest Grill
      Taco Bell
      KFC
      Domino's
      Goal Post Sandwich Shop

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Ortega Forest? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Ortega Forest.
      Drive to Work
      89%

      10% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      1% lower than the US average

      C- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Ortega Forest? The cost of living in Ortega Forest is 123/100 - which is 26% higher than Florida.
      Ortega Forest
      123

      23% more expensive than average

      Jacksonville
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Ortega Forest? Ortega Forest crime rates are 1,090, which are 40% lower than Florida
      Total Crime
      1,090 per 100k people

      53% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 92

      53% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -24%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Ortega Forest? The median income in Ortega Forest is $94,890 which is 94% higher than Florida.
      Median household income
      $94,89072% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $50,43569% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      58% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Ortega Forest 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 Ortega Forest home prices? Ortega Forest home prices are $362,100 - which is 117% higher than Florida
      Median home value
      $362,10096% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,66275% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      88%

      39% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Ortega Forest have good schools? The Ortega Forest graduation rate is 96% - which is 16% higher than Florida
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      88%

      83% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Ortega Forest a good place to live? Ortega Forest has an overall rating of 94% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      94%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      94%

      3 total surveys

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