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Major EmployerBaptist Health

Jacksonville is Florida’s most northern major city and is positioned where the St. John’s River meets the Atlantic Ocean. Also known as “The First Coast”, Jacksonville has seen booming economic and population growth over the past decade with strong future projections. The job market in Jacksonville is strong with a booming business culture and rapid residential development means you have your choice of fantastic Jacksonville apartment homes and even single-family homes to choose from to establish residence and call Jacksonville home.


Jacksonville is, by area, the largest city in the contiguous United States and its neighborhoods are about as diverse as the geographic region that Jacksonville encompasses. From the urban environment of downtown to the laid-back southern charm of Jacksonville Beach, you can find a completely different vibe within miles for a complete change of scenery. Growing your family? Neighborhoods like Mandarin and Orange Park provide convenience and space. With access to shopping, dining, and attractions at nearby St. Johns Town Center you won’t be wanting for things to do and see! Do you like history, arts and culture with a sprinkle of coastal charm? Honing your apartment search closer to St. Augustine would be a great starting point.

As the seat of Duval County, Jacksonville Florida has truly emerged as a wonderful city to live, work, play, and raise a family. You’ll have access to a great public-school system and be positioned near major employers including Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, medical centers like UF Health Jacksonville and the Mayo Clinic, and universities like Jacksonville University and the University of North Florida. In your downtime, you can enjoy professional football and catch a Jacksonville Jaguars game at TIAA Band Field or take a walk on the wild side at the Jacksonville Zoo.

Recreation options really do abound here. We have the largest park system in the U.S. for biking, hiking, golf, etc. Plus, ample water ways to enjoy boating, water skiing, fishing, or a lazy day at one of our many beautiful beaches. If you are more into the arts and cultural activities, be sure you to check our local museums, such as the Cummer or the Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art, and you can always enjoy a show at one of the performing arts venues like the Florida Theater or the Times-Union Center, which is home to the Jacksonville Symphony.

Insider tip! If you love to walk/run, get outside and begin training for the Gate River Run, the annual 15K held spring. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and get to know your neighborhood!

Get to know…St. Johns County

St. Johns County is located outside Duval county's popular Mandarin neighborhood in Jacksonville. Major roads servicing St Johns county are Interstate 95, Highway US 1 (aka Philips Hwy) & County Rd 210 which connects the Atlantic Ocean with the St. Johns River. Downtown Jacksonville and Southside are a quick 20-25 minute commute.

Highlights

St. Johns County is one of the highest-income counties in the United States. Beautiful beaches, lush nature preserves, and historic attractions in near by St Augustine comprise St. Johns County, as well as a fantastic public school system. Developers are building some of the most popular master planned neighborhoods in North East Florida like Palencia, Nocatee & The World Golf Village, and speaking of golf there are a plethora of private and public courses to chose from in the area.

Heads Up

Traffic to the neighborhoods around 210 can get pretty thick during rush hour although improvements to the 210 exit have been completed recently to help ease congestion. St. Johns in general consists of pockets of quiet neighborhoods, but one can still find some great pubs and lively late night establishments in and around the city of St. Augustine.

Area Attractions

St. Augustine is the oldest city in the nation and is the most populated area of St. Johns county. St Augustine is a bustling tourist area, teeming with shopping and historic attractions including The Castillo de San Marcos, also know as "The Fort". St. Augustine offers plenty of bars & nightlife options, not to mention some of the states best restaurants including 95 Cordova located in the beautiful Casa Monica hotel.

Festivals of all types are typically going on in St Augustine through out the year, including Founders Day, Mendez Day, Greek Landing Day, the Minorcan Festival and the Gamble Rogers Folk Festival.

Flagler College is located in downtown St. Augustine in the former Hotel Ponce de Leon resort. A masterpiece of Spanish Renaissance architecture and the first major poured-in-place concrete building in the United States, this structure was built in the late 19th century by Henry Flagler and is a must see attraction for those visiting St. Augustine.

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