The 10 Worst Neighborhoods In Jacksonville For 2022


We used data and science to identify the neighborhoods in Jacksonville that are the real pits.

Nick Johnson, RoadSnacks
April 6, 2022 - 139,142 views
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Jacksonville's neighborhoods conjure up too many stereotypes to count. You've got hipster areas, preppy places, neighborhoods where college kids thrive, and of course, ghettos.

It seems as if there's a neighborhood for everyone in Jacksonville.

And while the city consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in the country thanks in part to a strong economy and tons of entertainment, it's not all rainbows and sunshine in Jacksonville. Some neighborhoods aren't as great as others.

So the question arises, which Jacksonville neighborhoods are the worst, and which are the best?

Today, we'll use science and data to determine which Jacksonville hoods need a little tender loving care - the sore thumbs of the Jacksonville area if you will. Realistically, you can't expect all the neighborhoods to be amazing, although Saint Johns Bluff ranks way above the rest.

We examined 193 of Jacksonville's neighborhoods to find out the worst places to live. These places don't quite measure up to Jacksonville's reputation.

So what's the worst neighborhood to live in Jacksonville for 2022? According to the most recent census data, Midtown looks to be the worst neighborhood in Jacksonville.

Read on to see how we determined the places around Jacksonville that need a pick-me-up. And remember, don't blame the messenger.

Once you're done, you can look at the bottom of the story for a complete chart of every neighborhood we looked at from worst to best. Looking for places to avoid outside of the city? You can also check out the worst suburbs of Jacksonville.

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Worst Neighborhoods In Jacksonville
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The 10 Worst Neighborhoods In Jacksonville For 2022

1. Midtown

Overall SnackAbility

1
/10

Population: 129
Rank Last Year: 1 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $34,400 (worst)
Median Income: $30,875 (36th worst)
More on Midtown:  Data

2. Allendale

Overall SnackAbility

2
/10

Population: 1,708
Rank Last Year: 2 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $55,800 (13th worst)
Median Income: $30,833 (35th worst)
More on Allendale:  Data

3. East Jacksonville

Overall SnackAbility

3
/10

Population: 2,371
Rank Last Year: 3 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $38,933 (3rd worst)
Median Income: $29,288 (29th worst)
More on East Jacksonville:  Data

4. Edgewood

Overall SnackAbility

1
/10

Population: 1,150
Rank Last Year: 4 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $66,767 (28th worst)
Median Income: $26,694 (20th worst)
More on Edgewood:  Data

5. Cranzel T Brown Park

Overall SnackAbility

2
/10

Population: 286
Rank Last Year: 5 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $58,900 (18th worst)
Median Income: $29,545 (3worst)
More on Cranzel T Brown Park:  Data

6. Phoenix

Overall SnackAbility

2
/10

Population: 1,094
Rank Last Year: 6 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $48,100 (6th worst)
Median Income: $20,652 (7th worst)
More on Phoenix:  Data

7. Woodstock

Overall SnackAbility

2
/10

Population: 4,410
Rank Last Year: 7 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $58,420 (16th worst)
Median Income: $24,008 (13th worst)
More on Woodstock:  Data

8. Longbranch

Overall SnackAbility

2
/10

Population: 1,614
Rank Last Year: 8 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $62,650 (26th worst)
Median Income: $20,966 (9th worst)
More on Longbranch:  Data

9. Lackawanna

Overall SnackAbility

3
/10

Population: 2,578
Rank Last Year: 9 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $61,325 (23rd worst)
Median Income: $22,820 (10th worst)
More on Lackawanna:  Data

10. 45th And Moncrief

Overall SnackAbility

3
/10

Population: 3,758
Rank Last Year: 10 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $53,233 (9th worst)
Median Income: $23,219 (11th worst)
More on 45th And Moncrief:  Data

Methodology: How we determined the worst Jacksonville neighborhoods in 2022

To figure out how bad a place is to live in, we only needed to know what kinds of things people like and then decide what places have the least amount of those things. We threw the following criteria into this analysis in order to get the best, most complete results possible. We used this set of criteria for each neighborhood in Jacksonville:

  • High unemployment (Less jobs)
  • Low median income (Less pay)
  • Low population density (No things to do)
  • Low home values (No one's willing to pay to live here)
  • High crime (Estimated)

Then, we ranked each neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida for each of these criteria from worst to best.

Next, we averaged the individual rankings for each criteria into a "Worst Score".

The neighborhood with the lowest "Worst Score" ranks as the worst neighborhood of Jacksonville.

Read on below to learn more about these terrible places around Jacksonville to live. Or skip to the end to see the list of all 193 neighborhoods ranked from worst to best.

This list is a scientific analysis based on real data and is completely unbiased. Hold on to your pants.

Summary: The Worst Neighborhoods Around Jacksonville

Well there you have it -- the worst of the neighborhoods in Jacksonville with Midtown landing at the bottom of the pack.

As we mentioned earlier, the neighborhoods in Jacksonville aren't all bad. Saint Johns Bluff takes the cake as the best place to live in Jacksonville.

We ranked the neighborhoods from worst to best in the chart below.

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Where Are The Worst Neighborhoods To Live In Jacksonville For 2022?

Rank Neighborhood Population Home Value Median Income
1 Midtown 129 $34,400 $30,875
2 Allendale 1,708 $55,800 $30,833
3 East Jacksonville 2,371 $38,933 $29,288
4 Edgewood 1,150 $66,767 $26,694
5 Cranzel T Brown Park 286 $58,900 $29,545
6 Phoenix 1,094 $48,100 $20,652
7 Woodstock 4,410 $58,420 $24,008
8 Longbranch 1,614 $62,650 $20,966
9 Lackawanna 2,578 $61,325 $22,820
10 45th And Moncrief 3,758 $53,233 $23,219
11 Panama Park 3,002 $37,900 $29,878
12 Fairfield 1,113 $55,650 $17,296
13 Royal Terrace 1,831 $59,350 $20,609
14 Hogan's Creek 3,163 $41,800 $18,637
15 New Town 2,199 $72,575 $25,540
16 Tallyrand 415 $60,000 $26,339
17 Magnolia Gardens 3,827 $69,050 $20,672
18 Tallulah-North Shore 3,671 $62,640 $28,849
19 College Gardens 1,548 $43,350 $18,180
20 Commonwealth 1,183 $77,100 $27,768
21 Harborview 1,824 $77,600 $43,443
22 Mixon Town 1,124 $101,233 $39,578
23 Lincoln Villas 3,815 $85,950 $36,533
24 29th And Chase 1,790 $58,250 $25,000
25 Ribault 3,409 $81,900 $40,639
26 Carver Manor 2,234 $88,700 $31,916
27 Mid-Westside 7,026 $54,788 $25,142
28 Robinson's Addition 1,398 $53,050 $29,440
29 Grand Park 3,108 $61,200 $35,512
30 Larsen 1,517 $58,500 $31,648
31 Highlands 9,978 $94,314 $38,539
32 Kennel Club 1,268 $53,533 $37,417
33 Brentwood 5,332 $62,538 $23,363
34 Normandy 697 $64,500 $29,583
35 Moncrief Park 3,030 $52,167 $19,290
36 Hillcrest 7,522 $80,025 $28,138
37 Riverview 3,925 $76,850 $40,262
38 Lake Forest 3,120 $86,950 $33,820
39 College Park 1,950 $88,900 $35,000
40 Woodland Acres 8,679 $85,700 $30,222
41 Wesconnett 5,029 $60,675 $32,487
42 Sweetwater 2,523 $75,900 $49,658
43 Arlington Manor 4,744 $73,800 $37,554
44 Marietta 2,542 $122,700 $45,988
45 Kilarney Shores 1,538 $89,550 $26,814
46 Hyde Park 8,533 $92,317 $40,435
47 Biltmore 1,871 $105,500 $50,507
48 Brakridge 869 $70,400 $19,192
49 Edgewood Manor 2,165 $86,100 $28,818
50 Downtown Jacksonville 3,501 $76,700 $24,546
51 Springfield 5,730 $107,625 $28,821
52 Spring Park 5,605 $91,860 $33,947
53 Confederate Point 2,988 $89,600 $41,540
54 Lakeshore 4,630 $67,060 $41,255
55 Arlington 4,722 $82,050 $38,196
56 Englewood 8,010 $109,180 $37,619
57 Beachwood 1,566 $112,700 $43,313
58 Regency 4,026 $114,375 $49,661
59 Hollyford 865 $170,000 $33,011
60 Monterey 3,025 $91,167 $27,718
61 Ortega Hills 6,567 $75,800 $45,486
62 Mcgirts Creek 5,310 $99,575 $49,160
63 Black Hammock Island 610 $86,800 $44,405
64 Normandy Village 2,401 $84,550 $44,722
65 Oak Hill 8,401 $115,225 $44,771
66 Turtle Creek 6,086 $130,375 $41,964
67 Sherwood Forest 5,054 $74,633 $32,069
68 Southpoint 3,852 $127,833 $54,827
69 Otis 337 $150,500 $51,982
70 Duclay Foest 4,090 $103,100 $51,631
71 Southsuide Estates 9,285 $103,543 $42,431
72 Cedar Hills Estate 4,201 $83,525 $40,926
73 Royal Lakes 2,964 $110,900 $41,877
74 Lake Forest Hills 2,468 $89,000 $37,683
75 Whitehouse 5,394 $109,950 $60,144
76 San Jose 5,659 $58,200 $33,492
77 Deerwood Center 1,113 $111,600 $46,897
78 Garden City 944 $119,200 $41,017
79 Dinsmore 2,914 $144,200 $35,403
80 Forest Trails 4,115 $165,800 $51,344
81 Normandy Manor 5,952 $95,250 $44,644
82 Murray Hill 9,492 $97,590 $40,021
83 Holiday Hill 7,239 $109,033 $38,003
84 Argyle Forest 4,767 $101,000 $54,908
85 Jacksonville University 2,076 $141,750 $31,724
86 Duclay 5,551 $66,900 $38,702
87 Windy Hill 13,286 $111,675 $44,617
88 Empire Point 1,837 $135,600 $30,956
89 Jacksonville Heights 13,479 $87,217 $47,378
90 Greenfield Manor 1,828 $119,900 $52,054
91 Cedar Hills 8,132 $80,283 $47,198
92 Duval 3,629 $97,300 $60,032
93 Ortega Farms 3,234 $140,700 $43,137
94 Spring Glen 2,649 $86,400 $27,365
95 Picketville 1,127 $122,600 $51,462
96 Atlantic Boulevard Estates 4,483 $108,667 $44,187
97 Jacksonville Heights South 4,484 $156,533 $58,618
98 Herlong 3,691 $131,600 $60,274
99 Hogan 588 $157,700 $45,438
100 Jacksonville North Estate 491 $134,300 $58,294
101 Biscayne Terrace 2,865 $119,100 $42,412
102 Lake Lucina 5,243 $89,467 $48,383
103 Saint Nicholas 1,470 $134,400 $49,758
104 Sans Souci 6,021 $120,133 $37,838
105 Osceola Forest 1,510 $80,600 $51,731
106 Jacksonville Naval Air Station 2,836 $164,100 $49,539
107 Settlers Landing 5,389 $115,033 $59,269
108 Love Grove-Riviera Manor 1,347 $123,900 $59,500
109 University Club 816 $199,900 $42,804
110 Oceanway 5,476 $166,400 $73,262
111 Glynlea-Grove Park 5,829 $134,467 $46,053
112 Imeson Park 1,299 $151,000 $57,292
113 Holly Oaks 1,800 $142,667 $59,907
114 Park Ridge 1,504 $149,200 $51,032
115 Oak Haven 1,021 $124,100 $57,500
116 San Mateo 1,973 $133,200 $56,173
117 Bulls Bay 1,147 $144,100 $50,507
118 Sans Pareil 8,233 $133,333 $69,307
119 Eastport 2,166 $135,900 $58,617
120 Baymeadows 10,859 $97,033 $47,072
121 Lakewood 4,107 $186,400 $47,432
122 Alderman Park 4,035 $130,600 $58,734
123 Fairways Forest 2,672 $139,700 $43,995
124 Cisco Gardens 1,454 $191,700 $54,926
125 Jacksonville Heights West 3,487 $160,300 $48,203
126 Charter Point 4,162 $186,600 $41,250
127 Normandy Estate 6,169 $123,900 $51,935
128 Biscayne 4,180 $119,200 $41,017
129 Rolling Hills 4,772 $99,700 $56,999
130 Arlingwood 5,605 $119,180 $51,943
131 The Cape 4,053 $179,000 $73,094
132 Brierwood 1,801 $166,450 $59,104
133 Tiger Hole-Secret Woods 2,722 $135,500 $66,749
134 Jacksonville Farms-Terrace 6,966 $157,950 $53,897
135 San Marco 2,405 $281,360 $77,215
136 Brooklyn 477 $325,300 $25,320
137 Southside 2,003 $240,300 $56,331
138 Arlington Hills 6,303 $130,550 $54,972
139 Craven 8,392 $138,440 $49,383
140 Venetia 1,478 $216,850 $68,306
141 Riverside 5,967 $186,689 $53,078
142 Beauclerc 1,071 $288,800 $94,786
143 Sunbeam 6,340 $147,267 $52,706
144 South Riverside 2,022 $147,450 $45,095
145 Chimney Lakes 14,713 $138,720 $70,966
146 Goodby's Creek 4,177 $149,500 $51,530
147 Copper Hill 1,674 $149,300 $49,825
148 Colony Cove 487 $224,300 $91,154
149 Jamestown 2,074 $188,350 $57,762
150 Pecan Park 4,043 $198,400 $68,676
151 Crystal Springs 8,541 $170,233 $61,357
152 Arrowhead 4,207 $145,100 $49,301
153 Eagle Bend 4,671 $179,000 $73,094
154 North Beach 12,949 $229,312 $57,259
155 Fort Caroline Shores 4,035 $194,867 $73,068
156 Sandalwood 19,937 $143,912 $54,829
157 Southwood 2,906 $163,000 $38,688
158 Brown Island 1,145 $196,900 $87,907
159 Pickwick Park 1,969 $223,100 $61,050
160 Deercreek 3,412 $297,300 $78,543
161 Fairfax 1,782 $261,433 $71,388
162 Woodmere 2,858 $140,550 $52,448
163 Mandarin Station-Losco 11,726 $169,300 $68,819
164 Del Rio 12,295 $165,900 $62,955
165 Clifton 1,492 $186,700 $39,722
166 Girvin 6,102 $214,260 $77,849
167 Blaunt-Quarantine Island 4,111 $218,950 $89,477
168 Greenland 8,678 $273,567 $86,860
169 Mandarin 7,185 $283,125 $97,398
170 Monclair 443 $341,000 $120,577
171 University Park 2,749 $148,650 $38,725
172 East Arlington 18,408 $179,483 $77,265
173 Deerwood 7,464 $348,850 $112,246
174 Beacon Hills And Harbour 1,191 $241,000 $91,047
175 Ortega 1,164 $357,733 $99,424
176 Gilmore 1,175 $224,300 $91,154
177 Atlantic Highlands 1,070 $320,500 $88,462
178 Golden Glades-The Woods 17,311 $185,244 $65,776
179 Holiday Harbors 1,506 $320,500 $88,462
180 Loretto 7,883 $129,850 $59,093
181 Miramar 2,025 $367,825 $102,356
182 Hidden Hills 3,322 $161,850 $71,512
183 Avondale 4,049 $308,400 $76,474
184 Neptune Beach 5,330 $348,450 $72,096
185 Cobblestone 5,027 $219,350 $73,786
186 Atlantic Beach 9,564 $385,900 $79,638
187 Jacksonville Beach 19,692 $322,865 $70,023
188 Beach Haven 18,486 $228,686 $73,717
189 Julington Creek 6,588 $242,275 $91,294
190 Secret Cove 6,733 $168,300 $63,294
191 Isle Of Palms 2,790 $309,500 $78,043
192 Ortega Forest 2,013 $334,250 $97,366
193 Saint Johns Bluff 1,291 $250,000 $96,857

Editor's Note: This article is an opinion based on facts and is meant as infotainment. Don't freak out we updated this article for 2022. This is our time ranking the worst neighborhoods to live in Jacksonville.

About Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson earned his masters in Business Administration from the Drucker School At Claremont Graduate University. He has written for 39 publications across the country and ran the media relations department at Movoto, a real estate portal based in San Francisco. He has been featured in over 500 publications as an expert in real estate and as an authority on real estate trends.

Nick's the creator of the HomeSnacks YouTube channel that now has over 260,000 subscribers and is an excellent source to learn about different parts of the country.

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