Outer West Side Homes for Rent

The Outer West Side neighborhood feels removed from the rest of the sprawling Jacksonville metro area. Settled in the far reaches of Duval County, the community retains a rural nature with a population density of one person per acre. The area's main attractions branch off of Normandy Boulevard. At Diamond D. Ranch, visitors can enjoy horseback riding and fishing. The Cecil Recreation Complex, a 2,000-acre park, offers an equestrian center, tennis courts, an 18-hole golf course, and an indoor Olympic-sized pool. Sal Taylor Creek Preserve provides ample trails for hiking, dog walking, biking and horse riding. Housing options range from manufactured homes and ranch-style houses to customized Colonial Revivals. Dining options include Marks Market & Deli, Lechonera Los Foros on Highway 301, and Everybody's Diner in Baldwin. Residents often travel 10 or more miles to larger stores in Baker County or Jacksonville's more developed Westside. Living in the Outer West Side generally requires a car or personal vehicle, as public service transit is not available in the area, about 20 miles from downtown Jacksonville. Locals may hear helicopters and low-flying airplanes landing and taking off at the nearby Cecil Airport, but the airfield is mostly used for private jets, air cargo, and some military training programs.