Livability Score

78
/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
Unknown Name
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
Unknown Name
Gym
Jazzercise
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
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+
Unknown Name
Playground
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
Unknown Name
Playground
Windsor Place
Park
Donald Street Park
Park
Belvedere Park #1
Park
Elizabeth Park
Park
Native Park #1
Park
Belvedere Park #2
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Native Park #2
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Seminole Road Park
Park
Riverside Park
Park
Stone Park
Park
Shops (46) A+
T&Y Nail Bar
Beauty
King Street Barber
Hairdresser
King Street Co-op
Beauty
Bryants Bloomers
Clothing
Unknown Name
Beauty
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
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Riverside Nails
Beauty
AT&T
Electronics
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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, 1.8% 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
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
Unknown Name
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
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.8% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Normandy Village (A+)

2. Southside (A+)

3. Riverside (A+)

4. Arlington (A+)

5. Brakridge (A+)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Riverside is 97/100 - which is 2% lower 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. Arlington Hills (A+)

2. Picketville (A+)

3. Holiday Hill (A+)

4. Regency (A+)

5. Normandy Manor (A+)

crime F

Riverside crime rates are 9,178 per 100k, which is 326% higher than Florida
Property Crime
7,934 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,244 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Eagle Bend (A+)

2. Brown Island (A+)

3. Ortega Forest (A+)

4. Saint Johns Bluff (A+)

5. Fort Caroline Shores (A+)

employment A-

The median income in Riverside is $53,078 - which is 9% higher than Florida.
Med. Household Income
$53,078 C-
Unemployment Rate
1.5% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Brown Island (A+)

2. Greenland (A+)

3. Fairfax (A+)

4. Avondale (A+)

5. Atlantic Beach (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (13)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Parkside Surgery
Clinic
Unknown Name
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
Unknown Name
Doctor
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
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 $186,689 - which is 12% higher than Florida
Home Price
$186,689 B
Home Appreciation Rate
26% A+
Home Affordability
3.5x (home price to income ratio) C+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Isle Of Palms (A+)

2. Cisco Gardens (A+)

3. Pickwick Park (A+)

4. Avondale (A+)

5. Riverside (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
West Riverside Elementary School
Central Riverside Elementary School
Riverside Presbyterian Day School
Young Kids In Motion Learning 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 School
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
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development Sc
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 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Riverside crime rates are 157% higher than the Jacksonville average
  • Cost of living in Riverside is 6% 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

Unknown Name
James and Downing Park
Peace Memorial Park
John Murray Forbes Park
Powell Place Park
Willowbranch Rose Garden Park
Willow Branch Park
Willowbranch 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, 1.8% take public transportation in Riverside.
Drive to Work
81%

2% higher than the US average

Take Public Transit
2%

equal to the US average

Walk to Work
3%

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 97/100 - which is 2% lower than Florida.
Riverside
97

3% less expensive than average

Jacksonville
92

8% less expensive than average

United States
100

National cost of living index

F Crime

What is the crime rate in Riverside? Riverside crime rates are 9,178, which are 326% higher than Florida
Total Crime
9,178 per 100k people

291% higher than the US average

Chance of being a victim
1 in 11

291% higher than the US average

Year-over-year crime
-10%

Year over year crime is down

A- Employment

What is the median income in Riverside? The median income in Riverside is $53,078 which is 9% higher than Florida.
Median household income
$53,0784% lower than the US average
Income per capita
$40,21635% higher than the US average
Unemployment rate
1%

69% 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 $186,689 - which is 12% higher than Florida
Median home value
$186,6891% higher than the US average
Median rent price
$9381% lower than the US average
Home Ownership
36%

44% 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
n/a%

0 total reviews

User surveys rating
82%

1 total surveys

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