A mix of rural and sububran living in Westside Jacksonville
Located in Jacksonville’s ever-growing Westside, Jacksonville Heights has been at the vanguard of the city’s suburban growth just outside the Interstate 295 beltway for the past 40 years.
“It’s popular for young families and couples. That’s who we see most frequently moving in,” says Heather Biltoc, a local Realtor with Herron Real Estate and co-owner of building company Busi B Homes. “Jacksonville Heights is a cute little pocket. It’s a seed of opportunity. There’s land being developed, and new construction is blossoming.”
Along the interstate corridor and 103rd Street, the area’s main thoroughfare, older residential housing tracts form well-established and densely populated communities with single-family homes, apartments, strip mall shops and neighborhood schools. As traffic continues west toward the newly opened First Coast Expressway, the area becomes slightly more rural with less development and dense woods lining the local four-lane highway where drivers sometimes see hot air balloons and propeller planes soar above.
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Baseball fields and a city-owned go-karting track
"You have so much to do outdoors,” says local Realtor Janel Williams with Watson Realty Corp. “If you love nature or competitive sports, this is the place to be!” At Wheat Road Park, parents cheer for the kids playing in the community’s little leagues. The larger McGirts Regional Park is a 90-acre environmentally protected space with playgrounds and trails. The site also includes Lew Brantley Park, and an adaptive baseball diamond called the "Field of Dreams" for the Miracle League, a local organization that facilitates play for children and adults with disabilities. Cecil Field Recreation Complex provides even more space for baseball and softball but also includes a fitness center with racquetball courts, an Olympic-sized swimming pool and a sauna. In the more open space to the west, Herlong Recreational Airport is where people go to take flying lessons and go skydiving. "You may even see the occasional hot air balloon take off from the airport," says Ron Williams, a local Realtor with Watson Realty Corp. On the ground, the public Bent Creek Golf Course features a 6,620-yard, Par 71 game and a driving range that stretches back 300 yards. Motorsport enthusiasts can experience white-knuckle speed with the North Florida Kart Club, a local group that regularly manages races and competitions at a lighted 0.5-mile karting track the city has owned since the 1960s.
The Miracle League Jacksonville is proudly hosted by McGirts Creek Park.
Racing is serious business in the North Florida Kart Club.
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Lower housing costs for Jacksonville's Westside suburbs
Most homes range in size from 1,000 to 2,500 square feet. On average, homes in the area have listing prices ranging from $150,000 to $400,000.
Inside the winding subdivision streets, many homes are located on quarter-acre lots. Homebuyers have their pick of architectural styles, from contemporary forms and updated brick ramblers to stucco-coated Mediterranean properties. Recent subdivisions, like Walkers Ridge, contain numerous residences with a modern take on the National Folk design. These dwellings welcome residents home through covered entryways and two-car garages.
Outside the planned developments are modest houses and manufactured homes on more spacious land. Rural lots often have a line of pinewoods and other trees that form a privacy barrier, blocking visibility from the road. The homes outside the subdivisions will range from one to four acres. A new townhome development, Le Sabre, promises an open-concept layout and patios.
This humble bungalow sits on a quiet street.
There are new homes being built in the area.
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Within walking distance of Westside High School
Jacksonville Heights Elementary, established in the 1960s, earns a C rating from Niche. Students in the community can also go to the PreK-8 Westview School, which is also part of the Duval County school system and gets a C from Niche. From either school, students can then attend Westside High School. Niche gives it a C. Alternatively, families can apply to send their kids to Bishop John J. Snyder High School, a private Roman Catholic school that gets an A from Niche.
Westside High School is a C rated school according to Niche.
Jacksonville Heights Elementary supports approximately 550 students.
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Numerous shops, supermarkets and businesses along 103rd Street
The business corridor of 103rd Street is a part of the community, leading locals to grocery stores, service providers and eateries. At the Oak Hill Village shopping mall, you'll find a Publix Supermarket and a Filipino-style market serving authentic staples like pancit and lumpia. For bold, Mexican-inspired cuisine, head to El Tapatio. Residents travel east on 103rd Street to pick up home goods at Walmart Supercenter. Jacksonville Heights is also conveniently located near the desirable shopping destination, Oakleaf Town Center, which offers a wide range of retail and dining options.
Video Game Rescue is a short trek from Jacksonville Heights to grab your favorite vintage games.
Publix is a staple for Jacksonville Heights residents to replenish their homes.
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Local JTA bus service and close to I-295
Along 103rd Street, folks can catch Jacksonville Transit Authority buses to commute to work or reach shops and services elsewhere. Residents are also a less than 30-minute drive from downtown with I-295 at the eastern end of the community.
JTA's bus system has many stops throughout Jacksonville Heights making commuting simple.
Jacksonville Heights uses 103rd and 295 as the main connection to the rest of the city.
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Jacksonville Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Jacksonville Heights, Jacksonville sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Jacksonville Heights, Jacksonville over the last 12 months is $236,990, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
24,414
Median Age
36
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$50,292
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$63,657
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.7%
College Graduates
14.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
40°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
37/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
18/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
22/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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