Livability Score

86
/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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) C-
Cool Moose Cafe
Coffee Shop
Wildcrafters Booze-Free Bar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
BREW Five Points
Coffee Shop
Silver Cow
Coffee Shop
Coffeeshop Company
Coffee Shop
Kent Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bistro Aix
Coffee Shop
Social House
Coffee Shop
Appetite Cafe
Coffee Shop
Court Yard Cafe
Coffee Shop
JL Trent's Downtown Cafe
Coffee Shop
Green Erth Bistro
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Good Dough
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Urban Grind
Coffee Shop
Vagabond Coffee
Coffee Shop
JWJ Cafe
Coffee Shop
Ellianos Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) C-
Archetype
Nightclub
Metro
Nightclub
Sun-Ray Cinema
Cinema
Cummer Museum of Art
Museum
Friday Musicale Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Friday Musicale L'Engle Hall
Theatre Arts
Daryl J Bunn Studios
Art Gallery
Incahoots
Nightclub
Murray Hill Theatre
Theatre Arts
Murray Hill Art Center
Theatre Arts
Eclipse
Nightclub
Museum of Science & History
Museum
Times Union Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Dinner Detective
Theatre Arts
G Howard Bryan Museum of Southern History
Museum
Jack Rabbits
Nightclub
Southlight Gallery
Art Gallery
Southlight Gallery
Art Gallery
Ritz Theatre and Museum
Museum
San Marco Theatre
Cinema
Theatre Jacksonville
Theatre Arts
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville
Museum
1904 Music Hall
Theatre Arts
Florida Theater
Theatre Arts
King Pins
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (28) A+
One Bar & Lounge
Bar
Riverside Liquors
Alcohol
Whiteway Delicatessan
Deli
Burger King
Fast Food
Mickie's Irish Pub
Bar
The Garage
Bar
Panda House
Fast Food
Brewz 3
Bar
The Loft
Bar
Nacho Taco
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Hot Wok
Fast Food
Publix Liquors
Alcohol
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Larry's Giant Subs
Fast Food
Prospects
Bar
Smoothie King
Fast Food
sweetFrog
Sweets
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Wall Street Lounge
Bar
Birdies
Bar
Root Down
Bar
Rec Room
Bar
Fitness (4) A+
Lotus Yoga
Gym
Soluna Yoga + Spa
Gym
Pure Barre
Gym
Verb Jax
Gym
First Coast Crossfit
Gym
Winston Family YMCA
Gym
Rev. J.S. Johnson Service Center
Community Centre
Edith Brown Ford Community Center
Community Centre
Jazzercise
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Greater Jacksonville Expo Center
Community Centre
Henry T Jones Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (5) B
Sweet Theory
Bakery
Publix
Grocery Store
Grassroots Natural Market
Grocery Store
Bakery Ribault
Bakery
MotionSweets
Bakery
Le Macaron French Pastries
Bakery
Knead
Bakery
Community Loaves
Bakery
Cambodian Oriental Store
Grocery Store
Grater Goods
Cheese
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Amaretti Desserts San Marco
Bakery
JC's Seafood
Seafood
Mocha Misk'i
Bakery
Winn-Dixie
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (24) A+
James and Downing Park
Park
Peace Memorial Park
Park
John Murray Forbes Park
Park
Powell Place Park
Park
Willowbranch Rose Garden Park
Park
Willow Branch Park
Park
Willowbranch Park
Park
Cherry Street Park
Park
Mallory Street Park
Park
Willowbranch Park
Park
Mom's Park
Park
Windsor Place
Park
Donald Street Park
Park
Belvedere Park #1
Park
Elizabeth Park
Park
Native Park #1
Park
Belvedere Park #2
Park
Native Park #2
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Seminole Road Park
Park
Riverside Park
Park
Stone Park
Park
Adams Park
Park
Challen Ave Park
Park
Hollywood Park
Park
Shops (46) A+
T&Y Nail Bar
Beauty
King Street Barber
Hairdresser
King Street Co-op
Beauty
Bryants Bloomers
Clothing
Paperwhite Salon
Beauty
Southern Crossing Antique Mall
Furniture
American Beauty Florist
Florist
The Looking Glass
Furniture
Uniforms Unique
Clothing
Flaire Celebrations
Gift Shop
Park Food Mart
Convenience Store
Oak and Stockton
Convenience Store
Normans Food Store 2
Convenience Store
Razor's Edge
Hairdresser
ZenCog
Bicycle
Throw It Back On
Clothing
Shampoo Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Chocolate Blonde
Hairdresser
BlowOut
Hairdresser
Hala Hala
Convenience Store
Clover & Woolly Salon
Hairdresser
Riverside Nails
Beauty
AT&T
Electronics
Phoenix Salon and Suites
Hairdresser
Happy Nails
Beauty
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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 A+

Of all people who commute, 4.2% take public transportation in Riverside.
Public Transit Stops (17)
Stops & Stations A+
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 & Cherry Street
Bus Stop
Route 5 - Park Street & Cherry Street
Bus Stop
Route 5 - Park Street & Stockton Street
Bus Stop
Myrtle Avenue
Bus Stop
P3
Bus Stop
Bay A
Bus Stop
Bay C
Bus Stop
Bay B
Bus Stop
Bay E
Bus Stop
Bay D
Bus Stop
Bay G
Bus Stop
Bay F
Bus Stop
Bay I
Bus Stop
Bay H
Bus Stop
Bay K
Bus Stop
Bay J
Bus Stop
Jacksonville Regional Transportation Center
Transit Station
Bay M
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.2% C-
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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 Riverside is 113/100 - which is 16% higher than Florida.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
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 B+

Riverside crime rates are 1,539 per 100k, which is 16% lower than Florida
Property Crime
1,321 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
218 crimes per 100k B+
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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 B-

The median income in Riverside is $59,214 - which is 21% higher than Florida.
Med. Household Income
$59,214 D+
Unemployment Rate
3.6% C
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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 A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (13)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Parkside Surgery
Clinic
Saint Vincent's Medical Center Riverside
Hospital
Florida Eye Specialists
Doctor
Carithers Pediatric
Clinic
Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department, Station Number 10
Fire Station
Five Points Dental
Dentist
Owens Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Riverside Station
Ambulance Station
Fresinus Medical Center
Clinic
Park Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Clinic
Fire and Rescue Department Station 5
Fire Station
Medure Dental
Dentist
Nemours Children's Specialty Care
Hospital
Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
Hospital
Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center
Hospital
JFRD F.S.-17;Duval County Fire Station Number 17
Fire Station
Jacksonville Orthopedic Institute
Clinic
Williams Cancer Center
Clinic
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Mounted & Canine Facility
Police
Hill Breast Center
Clinic
Baptist Health
Clinic
Ara West Jacksonville
Doctor
Duval County Fire Station Number 14
Fire Station
JFRD Station 4
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+

Riverside home prices are $320,544 - which is 92% higher than Florida
Home Price
$320,544 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
42% A+
Home Affordability
5.4x (home price to income ratio) F
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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 Riverside graduation rate is 94% - which is 13% higher than Florida
School Test Scores
55% D
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (4) B-
St Paul'S Catholic Elementary School-Riverside
West Riverside Elementary School
Central Riverside Elementary School
Riverside Presbyterian Day School
Young Kids In Motion Learning Academy
Jacksonville Classical Academy
Broach School Of Jacksonville-West Campus
Ruth N. Upson Elementary School
Laschool Academy
Fishweir Elementary School
Time To Learn Academy
The Bridge
Pinedale Elementary School
Young Womens Leadership Academy/ Young Mens Leadership Acade
Smart Pope Livingston Elementary
Academie De Montessori
Lavilla School Of The Arts
Joshua Christian Academy
Annie R. Morgan Elementary School
Bethel Holiness Academy
Kipp Jacksonville K-8
Kipp Voice Elementary School
Kipp Voice / Kipp Impact K-8
Wayman Academy Of The Arts
John E. Ford K-8 School
High Schools (1) F
Robert E. Lee High School
Young Kids In Motion Learning Academy
Broach School Of Jacksonville-West Campus
Laschool Academy
The Bridge
Joshua Christian Academy
Bethel Holiness Academy
The Beverly Institute
Duval Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings)
Duval Virtual Instruction Academy
Duval Virtual Academy Franchise
Duval Virtual Instruction Program
Broach West Elementary School
Tdh Christian Academy
Mt. Herman Ese Center
Hope Christian Academy
Darnell Cookman Middle/High School
Temple College Preparatory School
Paxon School/Advanced Studies
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center
Grand Park Career Center
Stanton College Preparatory
Bishop Kenny High School
Duval Academy
The Potter'S House Christian Academy
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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

Riverside has an overall rating of 82% from 1 reviews.
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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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Riverside Area Facts

  • Riverside has a Livability Score of 86/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Riverside crime rates are 44% lower than the Jacksonville average
  • Cost of living in Riverside is 16% higher than the Jacksonville average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Riverside? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      James and Downing Park
      Peace Memorial Park
      John Murray Forbes Park
      Powell Place Park
      Willowbranch Rose Garden Park
      Willow Branch Park
      Willowbranch Park
      Cherry Street Park

      Entertainment

      Archetype
      Metro
      Sun-Ray Cinema
      Cummer Museum of Art
      Friday Musicale Auditorium
      Friday Musicale L'Engle Hall
      Daryl J Bunn Studios
      Incahoots

      Food & Drink

      One Bar & Lounge
      Riverside Liquors
      Whiteway Delicatessan
      Burger King
      Mickie's Irish Pub
      The Garage
      Panda House
      Brewz 3

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Riverside? Of all people who commute, 4.2% take public transportation in Riverside.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Riverside? The cost of living in Riverside is 113/100 - which is 16% higher than Florida.
      Riverside
      113

      13% more expensive than average

      Jacksonville
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Riverside? Riverside crime rates are 1,539, which are 16% lower than Florida
      Total Crime
      1,539 per 100k people

      34% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 65

      34% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -24%

      Year over year crime is down

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Riverside? The median income in Riverside is $59,214 which is 21% higher than Florida.
      Median household income
      $59,2147% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $48,37262% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      23% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Riverside a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are 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 Riverside home prices? Riverside home prices are $320,544 - which is 92% higher than Florida
      Median home value
      $320,54474% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,10817% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      31%

      51% lower than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Riverside have good schools? The Riverside graduation rate is 94% - which is 13% higher than Florida
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      55%

      15% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Riverside a good place to live? Riverside has an overall rating of 82% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      82%

      1 total surveys

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