Question 1

Is 32256 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 32256 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 32256 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 32256?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 32256 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 32256. 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, 32256 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 32256?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 32256 is approximately $313K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 32256 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 32256 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 32256 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 32256 has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100, 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 69/100, 32256 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.

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
FLORIDA CYBER CHARTER ACADEMY AT CLAY	KG–12	—	—	—
TWIN LAKES ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
TWIN LAKES ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	—	—	—
ATLANTIC COAST HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	—	—	—
DUVAL CHARTER AT BAYMEADOWS	KG–08	—	—	—
DUVAL CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL AT BAYMEADOWS	09–12	—	—	—
FLORIDA CYBER CHARTER ACADEMY	KG–12	—	—	—
RIVER CITY SCIENCE ACADEMY INNOVATION SCHOOL	KG–08	—	—	—
DUVAL CHARTER SCHOOL AT SOUTHSIDE	KG–08	—	—	—
RIVER CITY SCIENCE ACADEMY SOUTHEAST	KG–08	—	—	—
DIGITAL ACADEMY OF FLORIDA	KG–12	—	—	—
FLORIDA CYBER CHARTER ACADEMY AT OSCEOLA	KG–12	—	—	—