Livability Score

63
/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 (1) F
Ellianos Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Kent Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffeeshop Company
Coffee Shop
Social House
Coffee Shop
Silver Cow
Coffee Shop
Cool Moose Cafe
Coffee Shop
JWJ Cafe
Coffee Shop
Wildcrafters Booze-Free Bar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
BREW Five Points
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Batt's Family Fun Center
Bowling Alley
King Pins
Bowling Alley
Murray Hill Art Center
Theatre Arts
Eclipse
Nightclub
Murray Hill Theatre
Theatre Arts
G Howard Bryan Museum of Southern History
Museum
Archetype
Nightclub
Metro
Nightclub
Adventure Landing Jacksonville - Blanding
Theme Park
Sun-Ray Cinema
Cinema
Food and Drink (5) F
MBC Liquor
Alcohol
Gator Deli & Sandwiches
Deli
McDonald's
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Famous Sandwiches
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Smokey's BBQ
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Goal Post Sandwich Shop
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Larry's Giant Subs
Fast Food
Tradewinds
Bar
Fitness (1) F
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Jazzercise
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
First Coast Crossfit
Gym
Edith Brown Ford Community Center
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Gym
Lotus Yoga
Gym
Sacred Heart Gym
Gym
Soluna Yoga + Spa
Gym
Pure Barre
Gym
Groceries (0) F
JC's Seafood
Seafood
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Winn-Dixie
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Save A Lot Food Stores
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Grater Goods
Cheese
Cambodian Oriental Store
Grocery Store
Publix Super Market at Normandy Crossing
Grocery Store
Community Loaves
Bakery
Knead
Bakery
Le Macaron French Pastries
Bakery
Sweet Theory
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
IGA
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Grassroots Natural Market
Grocery Store
Bakery Ribault
Bakery
MotionSweets
Bakery
Parks (1) F
Criswell Park
Park
Curtis Lee Johnson Boat Ramp
Park
John D Liverman Park
Park
Lem Merritt Park
Park
John D Liverman Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Cardinal Park
Park
Murray Drive Playground
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Arques Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Hyde Grove Elementary Park
Park
Wiley Road Playground
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Four Corners Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Murray Hill Community Park
Park
Fishweir Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (3) D-
Blowout Queen Katrina
Hairdresser
African Braiding
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Cassat Barber
Hairdresser
Headlinerz Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Wonder Nails
Beauty
Roxy Beauty Supply
Beauty
Unknown Name
Beauty
Beauty Depot #6
Beauty
Family Abbey Carpet & Floor
Furniture
Marshalls
Department Store
Paxon Discount Christian Books
Books
The Pantry
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Shear Protection
Beauty
T-Mobile
Electronics
Beautiful Cuticles
Beauty
Pet Supermarket
Pets
Tuesday Morning
Houseware
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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 D+

Of all people who commute, 3.0% take public transportation in Hillcrest.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations D-
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
P3
Bus Stop
Route 5 - Park Street & Cherry Street
Bus Stop
Route 5 - Park Street & Cherry Street
Bus Stop
Myrtle Avenue
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
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.0% 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 Hillcrest is 87/100 - which is 11% 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

Hillcrest crime rates are 3,842 per 100k, which is 111% higher than Florida
Property Crime
3,297 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
545 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 C

The median income in Hillcrest is $47,920 - which is 2% lower than Florida.
Med. Household Income
$47,920 F
Unemployment Rate
2.5% 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-
Pain Relief Centers
Clinic
MS Magos DMD
Dentist
Duval County Fire Station Number 22
Fire Station
UF Health Family Medicine - Murray Hill
Clinic
Greenberg Dental & Orthodontics
Dentist
Gerald Anthony Giurato
Doctor
JR Dental Care
Dentist
JR Dental - Dr Rondon And Associates
Dentist
Unknown Name
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Highway Patrol Station
Police
Duval County Fire Station Number 14
Fire Station
Medure Dental
Dentist
Duval County Fire Station Number 31
Fire Station
Fire and Rescue Department Station 32
Fire Station
Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department, Station Number 10
Fire Station
Fire and Rescue Department Station 26
Fire Station
Duval County Fire Station Number 32
Fire Station
JFRD F.S.-17;Duval County Fire Station Number 17
Fire Station
Parkside Surgery
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Clinic
Park West ER
Hospital
Saint Vincent's Medical Center Riverside
Hospital
Marietta 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+

Hillcrest home prices are $101,267 - which is 39% lower than Florida
Home Price
$101,267 F
Home Appreciation Rate
21% A+
Home Affordability
2.1x (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 Hillcrest graduation rate is 70% - which is 15% lower than Florida
School Test Scores
45% F
High School Grad. Rates
70% D-
Elementary Schools (5) F
Cedar Creek Christian School
Hyde Park Elementary School
The Potter'S House Christian Academy
Wayman Academy Of The Arts
Bethel Holiness Academy
Broach West Elementary School
Ramona Boulevard Elementary School
The Beverly Institute
Hyde Grove Elementary School
St Matthews Catholic School
Ruth N. Upson Elementary School
New Beginnings Christian Academy
Fishweir Elementary School
Lake Shore Middle School
Stonewall Jackson Elementary School
Bayview Elementary School
School Of Success Academy-Sos
Joseph Stilwell Middle School
Pinedale Elementary School
Eagle'S View Academy
Cedar Hills Baptist Christian School
Cedar Hills Elementary School
Tdh Christian Academy
Temple Christian Academy
Millennial Christian School
High Schools (3) C-
Cedar Creek Christian School
The Potter'S House Christian Academy
Bethel Holiness Academy
Broach West Elementary School
The Beverly Institute
Edward H. White High School
New Beginnings Christian Academy
Duval Mycroschool Of Integrated Academics And Technologies
Eagle'S View Academy
Robert E. Lee High School
Frank H. Peterson Academies
Tdh Christian Academy
Temple Christian Academy
Millennial Christian School
Broach School Of Jacksonville-West Campus
Heart To Heart Christian Academy
Heart To Heart Christian Academy & Childcare
Young Kids In Motion Learning Academy
Joshua Christian Academy
Trinity Christian Academy
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center
Lighthouse Christian School Westside
Paxon School/Advanced Studies
Westside High School
Laschool 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 F

Hillcrest has an overall rating of 43% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
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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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Hillcrest Area Facts

  • Hillcrest has a Livability Score of 63/100, which is considered average
  • Hillcrest crime rates are 41% higher than the Jacksonville average
  • Cost of living in Hillcrest is 11% lower than the Jacksonville average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Criswell Park
      Curtis Lee Johnson Boat Ramp
      John D Liverman Park
      Lem Merritt Park
      John D Liverman Park
      Unknown Name
      Cardinal Park
      Murray Drive Playground

      Entertainment

      Batt's Family Fun Center
      King Pins
      Murray Hill Art Center
      Eclipse
      Murray Hill Theatre
      G Howard Bryan Museum of Southern History
      Archetype
      Metro

      Food & Drink

      MBC Liquor
      Gator Deli & Sandwiches
      McDonald's
      Captain D's
      Burger King
      Famous Sandwiches
      Subway
      Firehouse Subs

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Hillcrest? Of all people who commute, 3.0% take public transportation in Hillcrest.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      8% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      1% 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 Hillcrest? The cost of living in Hillcrest is 87/100 - which is 11% lower than Florida.
      Hillcrest
      87

      13% 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 Hillcrest? Hillcrest crime rates are 3,842, which are 111% higher than Florida
      Total Crime
      3,842 per 100k people

      65% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 27

      65% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -24%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Hillcrest? The median income in Hillcrest is $47,920 which is 2% lower than Florida.
      Median household income
      $47,92013% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,67817% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      47% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest home prices? Hillcrest home prices are $101,267 - which is 39% lower than Florida
      Median home value
      $101,26745% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0036% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      38%

      41% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Hillcrest have good schools? The Hillcrest graduation rate is 70% - which is 15% lower than Florida
      High school grad. rates
      70%

      15% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      45%

      7% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Hillcrest a good place to live? Hillcrest has an overall rating of 43% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      43%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      43%

      2 total surveys

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