Home to Florida’s first historically Black university, College Gardens and Mid-West Jacksonville are rooted in the legacy of Reconstruction and early 20th century America.
Located about two miles west of downtown Jacksonville on the other side of Interstate 95, the large urban residential community stretches to freight railroads that helped spur its growth over a century ago. Known then as Durkeeville and Sugar Hill, the community developed as a working-class Black neighborhood during the Jim Crow era. Today, College Gardens and Mid-West offer low-cost housing options for downtown commuters, the community at Edward Waters University and people working in warehouse shipping and logistics around the busy railyard.
Edward Waters University has many beautiful campus buildings in College Gardens/Mid/West.
College Gardens/Mid-West is just a few miles from downtown Jacksonville.
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Low-cost ranchers, bungalows and other early 20th century homes
College Gardens and Mid-West are well-established communities filled with narrow shotgun houses, modest bungalows and midcentury ranch-style homes arranged in a street grid punctuated by leafy mature trees. "It has a combination of renters and long-term homeowners who have been a part of the community for years," says Jessica Angel, a local realtor with Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty. "There are a lot of affordable homes compared to the larger Jacksonville region."
Home values throughout the community average about $110,000. Smaller in size, the homes average 1,100 square feet. Investors can buy dilapidated homes for as low as
$20,000, while new-construction homes and recently renovated properties can reach upward of $200,000. It can take a long time for properties to sell in the community, with homes averaging 66 days on the market before they sell.
With a median household income of $26,000, the community earns significantly less than the national average. The CAP Index gives the community a crime score of 9 out of 10, indicating high risks for assault, robbery, burglary and homicide.
Many streets have sidewalks to enjoy a walk with the family.
There are many nicely restored bungalows in the area.
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Sugar Hill Mosaic pays homage to historic legacy
On West 6th Street, Emmett Reed Park spans 12.5 acres and includes a community center where residents can take a refreshing swim and practice their tennis swing. Although the name has changed many times since its opening in the 1930s, Jacksonville's original baseball stadium -- currently known as James P. Small Park -- continues to host local public school and Edward Waters University games.
On the S-Line Urban Greenway, joggers and dogwalkers step along a paved trail lined with pollinator gardens and tall trees on the eastern side of the community. As it turns under I-95 at 13th Street, the greenway trail passes a 96-foot-long mosaic that honors the history of Sugar Hill and includes an interpretation of the Jacksonville skyline inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s iconic Starry Night.
Baseball greats like Henry Aaron once played at this stadium, and was home to the Negro League.
The S-Line Urban Greenway is a great way to connect with nature and the community.
The Sugar Hill Mosaic can be found under the overpass of I-95.
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Few shops but close to the Jacksonville Farmers Market
Along Beaver Street on the southern end of the neighborhood, the industrial zone paralleling the railyards is where the Jacksonville Farmers Market sells the food that local chefs want on their menus. “I have a friend who just retired from the restaurant business, and that’s where he would get his stuff,” says Philip Amorgianos, a local Realtor with Watson Realty Corp. “Other farmers markets have spun up, but that is the original.”
Aside from a few fast-food restaurants, take-out spots and a couple of businesses along Kings Road, the community’s central east-west thoroughfare, there are not many places to shop or dine. "This community attracts first-time homebuyers and investors looking for properties to purchase," Angel says, "but there isn't much shopping here." Some dollar stores and mini-marts carry items to cook at home, but there are no supermarkets within the community.
Colorful and fresh summer produce can be found at the Jacksonville Farmers Market.
Checkers is a great place to enjoy a nice lunch outdoors.
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English and Spanish Montessori learning at John E. Ford School
Students in the community can attend one of a few different public elementary schools in the community, such as Smart Pope Livingston Elementary. Niche gives it a C-minus rating. From there, kids can advance to the John E. Ford PreK-8 School. Also part of the Duval County Public Schools system, the Ford school follows an English and Spanish-language Montessori learning model. Niche gives the school a C. After completing middle school, students can go to Jean Ribault High School, which gets a C-minus from Niche.
Smart Pope Livingston Elementary School
John E Ford Middle
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Commuting on JTA buses
Kings Road leads directly to downtown Jacksonville, making it easy for commuters who drive or use the Jacksonville Transportation Authority bus system to get around. The campus of the UF Health Jacksonville Hospital is also within walking distance of the community, located on the other side of I-95 on 8th Street.
Local bus service is accessible and convenient in this area.
The UF Health Hospital is located just outside of College Gardens/Mid-west
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
College Gardens/Mid-West
US
Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
9
4
Burglary
9
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
8
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in College Gardens/Mid-West, Jacksonville sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in College Gardens/Mid-West, Jacksonville over the last 12 months is $127,801, up 6% from the average 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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
21,375
Median Age
36
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$24,617
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$36,846
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
76.4%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
9.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.2%
% Population in Labor Force
52.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
42/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
24/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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