Question 1

Is 32209 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 32209 in Jacksonville has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Jacksonville city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 32209 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 32209?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 32209 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 32209. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 32209 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Jacksonville. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 32209?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 32209 is approximately $109K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 32209 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 32209 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 32209 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 32209 has an overall NeighborScore of 79/100, placing it in the moderate range for Jacksonville. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 79/100, 32209 scores similarly to the middle tier of Jacksonville neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Jacksonville — ZIP 32209

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
NORTHWESTERN LEGENDS ELEMENTARY	PK–05	—	—	—
SUSIE E. TOLBERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	03–05	—	—	—
SMART POPE LIVINGSTON ELEMENTARY	PK–03	—	—	—
STANTON COLLEGE PREPARATORY	09–12	—	—	—
JOHN E. FORD K-8 SCHOOL	PK–08	—	—	—
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ELEMENTARY	PK–05	—	—	—
R. V. DANIELS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–05	—	—	—
RUFUS E. PAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
WILLIAM M. RAINES HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	—	—	—
A. PHILIP RANDOLPH ACADEMIES	09–12	—	—	—
DARNELL COOKMAN MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL	06–12	—	—	—
TIGER ACADEMY	KG–05	—	—	—
KIPP V.O.I.C.E ACADEMY	KG–08	—	—	—
YOUNG MENS/WOMENS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY AT EUGENE J BUTLER	06–08	—	—	—