7824 Timberlin Park Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32256

Location, location, location. This is the confusing one ... Southside is really more of a general location than a pure neighborhood, but you'll hear it referred to quite often as where people live. San Jose is on the Southside, but so is Southside Estates, across the river and 15 miles away. Because we've outlined particular neighborhoods within Southside, we're identifying it here as north of Butler Boulevard, south of Atlantic Boulevard, east of University Boulevard and west of St. Johns Bluff Road. Not surprisingly, Southside has a diverse mix of residential styles and offerings within its borders. Home prices in the area start at $70,000 and reach the $1 million range, with the average home being $131,054. Neighborhood offerings range from working class, single family homes to gated communities with all the amenities. Young adults age 25 to 34 account for 27 percent of the area's population, while people age 65 and older account for 20 percent. There are a host of retailers and restaurants in the area, and Regency Square and The Avenues malls are just a short 10- to 20-minute drive away. Easy access to the St. Johns River through tributaries such as Pottsburg Creek, appeals to those interested in fishing and boating. Southside has a mix of public and private schools for elementary through high school students, with close proximity to the University of North Florida off St. Johns Bluff Road and the Florida Community College at Jacksonville's South Campus off Beach Boulevard.