Arlington

Home to Jacksonville University and some of Northeast Florida's most important environmental and historical landmarks, Arlington is a blend of the old and new. The first French colony in North America was established here in 1562 at Ft. Caroline which is commemorated with a National Memorial. Today, Arlington is a thriving residential and commercial community, located just a short drive from downtown Jacksonville and 20 minutes from The Beaches.

Homes in Arlington range from just under $100,000 to well over $1 million along the water, but there are many properties available in the low to mid-$200s. A large number of young families live in Arlington, with nearly half the residents between 18 and 25 years of age, and another 25% between 35 and 44. Although most closer-in Arlington property has been built out, Kendall Town Center, a new project is expanding housing options. This 300-acre office, residential townhome and retail center is being built north of Regency Square Mall and south of Merrill Road, bordered by Monument Road, Florida 9A and the Southside Connector. Current plans call for up to 1,800 condos, townhomes and single family dwellings, 480,000 square feet of retail space, 360,000 square feet of office space and 280 hotel rooms.

Much of Arlington's growth is taking place in the area informally known as Intracoastal West, where the Intracoastal Waterway marks the dividing line between the city of Jacksonville and the coastal communities. Here, new multi-family developments are springing up, offering proximity to the Intracoastal Waterway, easy access to the ocean and extensive views of the marsh land.

Residential neighborhoods included within the Arlington/East Arlington/Greater Arlington area include Lake Lucina, University Club, Fort Caroline, Floral Bluff, Chaseville, Newcastle, Arlingwood, Cobblestone, Hidden Hills, Mill Cove, Regency and Kendall Town.

Arlington Area Demographics