Livability Score

57
/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
Naga Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Alhambra Theatre & Dining
Theatre Arts
Bowl America
Bowling Alley
Hodges Stadium
Stadium
University of North Florida Arena
Stadium
Andrew A. Robinson Jr. Theater
Theatre Arts
Regal Beach Boulevard 18
Cinema
Food and Drink (2) F
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Jollibee
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
ABC Fine Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Pita Pit
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
sweetFrog
Sweets
Total Wine
Alcohol
Freddy's
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Smoothie King
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
LA Fitness
Gym
Student Wellness Complex
Gym
Osprey Clubhouse
Community Centre
The Flats Fitness Center
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Health Shoppe
Health Food
Publix
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Target
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Parks (3) F
Huffman Boulevard Park
Park
Beachwood Park
Park
Brookview Elementary Park
Park
Leonard Abess Park
Park
J. B. Coxwell Amphitheater
Park
Patton Park
Park
Peace Plaza
Park
UNF Green
Park
Forestry Tower Park
Park
Girvin Park
Park
Southside Estates Park
Park
Beach & Peach Urban Park
Park
Buck Park
Park
Atlantic Highlands Park
Park
Arlingwood Playground
Playground
Arlingwood Park
Park
Shops (0) F
Dollar General
Discount Store
Murphy Express
Convenience Store
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Master's Touch Salon
Beauty
Matrix Nails
Beauty
Great Clips
Hairdresser
The Total Hair Experience
Hairdresser
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
UNF Bookstore
Books
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Speedway
Convenience Store
Gate
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Bicycles Etc.
Bicycle
Speedway
Convenience Store
Pearle Vision
Optician
Michael's Formalwear
Clothing
Nail Time
Beauty
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Lifeway Christian Store
Gift Shop
Carter's
Clothing
Old Navy
Clothing
Famous Footwear
Shoes
Ross
Department Store
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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, 0.7% take public transportation in Sandalwood.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
FSCJ South
Bus Stop
Kernan
Bus Stop
Kernan
Bus Stop
Saint Johns Bluff
Bus Stop
Saint Johns Bluff
Bus Stop
Hodges
Bus Stop
Hodges
Bus Stop
Regency Square
Bus Stop
Southside/Beach
Bus Stop
Southside/Beach
Bus Stop
Flixbus
Bus Stop
Suni Pines
Bus Stop
Suni Pines
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.7% 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 A+

The cost of living in Sandalwood is 101/100 - which is 3% higher than Florida.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
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 D

Sandalwood crime rates are 2,838 per 100k, which is 56% higher than Florida
Property Crime
2,435 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
403 crimes per 100k D+
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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 Sandalwood is $72,729 - which is 49% higher than Florida.
Med. Household Income
$72,729 B-
Unemployment Rate
2.2% 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 50
Fire Station
Kernan Dental Care
Dentist
Baby's Close Up
Clinic
Kernan Square Family Medicine Center
Clinic
Physical Healthcare of Jacksonville
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Night Lite Pediatric Urgent Care
Clinic
Fire and Rescue Department Station 30
Fire Station
Martin P. Garris Police Building
Police
Baptist Emergency at Town Center
Hospital
Fire and Rescue Station 58
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Family Medical Center
Clinic
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Orthodontics and Dentistry for Kids
Dentist
Florida Blue Center Jacksonville
Doctor
Fire Station No. 29
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+

Sandalwood home prices are $201,522 - which is 21% higher than Florida
Home Price
$201,522 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
29% A+
Home Affordability
2.8x (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 D

The Sandalwood graduation rate is 84% - which is 2% higher than Florida
School Test Scores
33% F
High School Grad. Rates
84% C
Elementary Schools (3) F
Gateway Community Services
Alden Road Excep. Student Center
Kernan Middle School
Al-Furqan Academy
Kernan Trail Elementary School
Cornerstone Classical Academy
Landmark Middle School
Brookview Elementary School
Abess Park Elementary School
Waterleaf Elementary
Duval Charter School At Coastal
Lone Star Elementary School
Greenwood School
Blessed Trinity Catholic School
Sabal Palm Elementary School
Amikids Jacksonville
Providence School
Seacoast Christian Academy
Global Outreach Charter Academy
Windy Hill Elementary School
Southside Estates Elementary School
Global Outreach Charter Academy High School
North Florida School Of Special Education
Chet'S Creek Elementary School
Seacoast Charter Academy
High Schools (4) B-
Gateway Community Services
Alden Road Excep. Student Center
Sandalwood High School
Al-Furqan Academy
Greenwood School
Amikids Jacksonville
Providence School
Seacoast Christian Academy
North Florida School Of Special Education
Harvest Community 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 B-

Sandalwood has an overall rating of 70% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
From AreaVibes
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes B-
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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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Sandalwood Area Facts

  • Sandalwood has a Livability Score of 57/100, which is considered below average
  • Sandalwood crime rates are 4% higher than the Jacksonville average
  • Cost of living in Sandalwood is 3% higher than the Jacksonville average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Huffman Boulevard Park
      Beachwood Park
      Brookview Elementary Park
      Leonard Abess Park
      J. B. Coxwell Amphitheater
      Patton Park
      Peace Plaza
      UNF Green

      Entertainment

      Alhambra Theatre & Dining
      Bowl America
      Hodges Stadium
      University of North Florida Arena
      Andrew A. Robinson Jr. Theater
      Regal Beach Boulevard 18

      Food & Drink

      Tropical Smoothie Cafe
      Jollibee
      Jimmy John's
      Subway
      ABC Fine Wine & Spirits
      McDonald's
      Taco Bell
      Arby's

      D Commute

      Is public transit available in Sandalwood? Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Sandalwood.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Sandalwood? The cost of living in Sandalwood is 101/100 - which is 3% higher than Florida.
      Sandalwood
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      Jacksonville
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Sandalwood? Sandalwood crime rates are 2,838, which are 56% higher than Florida
      Total Crime
      2,838 per 100k people

      22% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 36

      22% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -24%

      Year over year crime is down

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Sandalwood? The median income in Sandalwood is $72,729 which is 49% higher than Florida.
      Median household income
      $72,72931% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,3452% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      52% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Sandalwood 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 Sandalwood home prices? Sandalwood home prices are $201,522 - which is 21% higher than Florida
      Median home value
      $201,5229% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,24631% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      64%

      1% higher than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Sandalwood have good schools? The Sandalwood graduation rate is 84% - which is 2% higher than Florida
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      33%

      31% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Sandalwood a good place to live? Sandalwood has an overall rating of 70% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      70%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      70%

      1 total surveys

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