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Jacksonville neighborhoods
From historic Riverside to the Beaches, every part of Jacksonville has its own personality. Whether you've lived here 20 years or you're about to move, here's where to start.
Neighborhood guide
01Where to live & explore
Nine areas locals love, and what each one is best for.
New to town?
02Moving to Jacksonville
What to know before you move, and the to-do list for your first few weeks as a Florida resident.
New resident checklist
The official to-dos once you've made Jacksonville home.
- Get your Florida driver licenseWithin 30 days of becoming a Florida resident. FLHSMV new resident info
- Title & register your vehicleWithin 10 days of becoming a resident, and you'll need Florida car insurance first.
- File for homestead exemptionIf you buy a home you live in, you must own and live in it by January 1. The deadline to file is March 1. Duval County Property Appraiser
- Set up utilitiesJEA provides electric, water, and sewer service in most of Duval County.
- Check your flood zoneBefore you sign a lease or buy, look up the address's flood zone and get an insurance quote.
- Register to voteUpdate your voter registration to your new Florida address.
Picking your spot
- Drive your commute at rush hour. Jax is spread out, and bridges and I-95 can change your day.
- Visit on a weekend night. See how lively, or quiet, the area really is.
- Decide: beach, river, or city? It's the biggest choice in Jax and shapes everything else.
- Check schools early if you have kids. Duval and St. Johns are different school districts.
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