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Mandarin Neighborhood Guide Jacksonville, FL
About
Mandarin is a tranquil, family-friendly neighborhood located in Southern Jacksonville, Florida. Historically known as a hub for citrus groves, Mandarin draws its fame from being the former home of author Harriet Beecher Stowe. The neighborhood is nestled along the eastern banks of the St. John's River and features scenic spots such as Mandarin Park and Walter Jones Historical Park. Major thoroughfares include San Jose Boulevard and Interstate-295, providing quick access to other parts of Jacksonville.
What You Will Love about Mandarin, Jacksonville, Florida
- Mandarin's lush landscapes, laden with ancient oak trees draped in Spanish moss, create a serene and picturesque environment.
- The local Farmer's Market offers fresh, local produce and goods every Sunday.
- The neighborhood is home to several historical landmarks, including the Mandarin Museum and the 19th-century St. Joseph's Mission Schoolhouse for African Americans.
What’s Nearby
Mandarin is a short drive away from downtown Jacksonville, offering easy access to its bustling nightlife, dining, and entertainment options. It is also close to the Avenues Mall, one of the largest shopping centers in Jacksonville. Naturalistic attractions like the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens and Atlantic Beach are within convenient driving distances.
Lifestyle
Life in Mandarin is laid-back and community-centric, making it ideal for families and retirees. The neighborhood is known for its regular community events, such as the Mandarin Art Festival, providing plenty of opportunities for social interaction and community bonding. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the local parks and the easy access to water-related activities at the nearby St. John's River.
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Explore the Neighborhood
There are 142 restaurants, 22 grocery stores, and 13 parks within a mile of the Mandarin neighborhood.
Ancient Oaks Arts & Farmers MarketRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market, Grocery Store
•0.8 miles
12447 Mandarin Rd
- Earth Fare
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.0 mile
11700 San Jose Blvd
- Winn-Dixie
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.1 miles
11701 San Jose Blvd
Mandarin Oaks Shopping CenterRetail, Shopping Mall
•1.3 miles
11406 San Jose Blvd
- Publix
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.3 miles
11406 San Jose Blvd
- Hoby's Honey & General Store
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Grocery Store, Herbs and Spices Store
•1.4 miles
11473 San Jose Blvd
- Ancient Oaks Arts & Farmers Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market, Grocery Store
•0.8 miles
12447 Mandarin Rd
- Earth Fare
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.0 mile
11700 San Jose Blvd
- Winn
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•1.1 miles
11700 San Jose Blvd
- Winn-Dixie
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.1 miles
11701 San Jose Blvd
- Publix
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.3 miles
11406 San Jose Blvd
- Hoby's Honey & General Store
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Grocery Store, Herbs and Spices Store
•1.4 miles
11473 San Jose Blvd
Grannies ChickenDining and Drinking, Food Truck
•0.8 miles
11950 San Jose Blvd
- Dcc Lee Enterprise
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, American Restaurant, Fast Food Restaurant
•0.9 miles
12276 San Jose Blvd
- North Florida Management
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant
•0.9 miles
12276 San Jose Blvd
- Clara's Tidbits Mandarin
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.9 miles
12276 San Jose Blvd
- Belgian Sweet House Bistro
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Belgian Restaurant
•0.9 miles
12276 San Jose Blvd
- Domino's Pizza
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Pizzeria
•0.9 miles
12200 San Jose Blvd
- Kessler Creative
Retail, Department Store
•0.9 miles
12276 San Jose Blvd
GoodwillCommunity and Government, Organization, Retail, Vintage and Thrift Store
•0.9 miles
12200 San Jose Blvd
- Let's Inspire Workshop
Retail, Discount Store
•0.9 miles
12200 San Jose Blvd
- Bealls Store
Retail, Department Store
•0.9 miles
12200 San Jose Blvd
- Poochie Spa
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Pet Grooming Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.9 miles
12200 San Jose Blvd
- Tuesday Morning
Retail, Discount Store
•0.9 miles
12200 San Jose Blvd
Alberts ParkLandmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.4 miles
12073 Brady Rd
- Flynn Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.7 miles
2738 Orange Picker Rd
- Chuck Rogers Soccer Fields
Landmarks and Outdoors
•0.7 miles
11950 San Jose Blvd
- Chuck Rogers Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.8 miles
11950 San Jose Blvd
- Walter Jones Historical Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.8 miles
11964 Mandarin Rd
- County Dock
Landmarks and Outdoors
•1.0 mile
County Dock Rd
Mandarin Store and Post OfficeArts and Entertainment, Museum
•0.8 miles
12471 Mandarin Rd
- Mandarin Museum
Arts and Entertainment, Museum, History Museum
•0.8 miles
11964 Mandarin Rd
- Night Terrors
Arts and Entertainment, Amusement Park
•1.0 mile
11740 San Jose Blvd
- Footloose Entertainment
Arts and Entertainment, Comedy Club, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue
•1.1 miles
1723 Red Cypress Dr
- Round Boys Pub
Arts and Entertainment, Arcade, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, Fast Food Restaurant
•1.1 miles
11629 San Jose Blvd
- Celebration Party Rentals
Retail, Miscellaneous Store, Arts and Entertainment
•1.4 miles
11413 San Jose Blvd
The Effect Lifestyle PracticeBusiness and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Spa
•0.9 miles
12276 San Jose Blvd
- BeautyFace Spa
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Skin Care Clinic
•0.9 miles
12276 San Jose Blvd
- Little Bee Doggie Daycare and Boarding
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Pet Grooming Service
•0.9 miles
12200 San Jose Blvd
- City Nails
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Nail Salon
•0.9 miles
12200 San Jose Blvd
- Best In Town Cleaners
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Dry Cleaner
•0.9 miles
12200 San Jose Blvd
- Hair & Color Specialists
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.9 miles
12200 San Jose Blvd
Tersak's Family Martial Arts AcademySports and Recreation, Martial Arts Dojo
•0.9 miles
12276 San Jose Blvd
Chiropractic Fitness CenterSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.9 miles
11740 San Jose Blvd
- Bailey's Powerhouse Gym
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•1.0 mile
11740 San Jose Blvd
- Crown Trophy
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail
•1.0 mile
11792 San Jose Blvd
- Bailey's Powerhouse Gym Mandarin
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•1.0 mile
11740-2 San Jose Blvd
- Academy Of Dance
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Dance Studio
•1.0 mile
12276 San Jose Blvd
Round Boys PubArts and Entertainment, Arcade, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, Fast Food Restaurant
•1.1 miles
11629 San Jose Blvd
- Cloud 9
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Hookah Bar, Restaurant
•1.2 miles
11531 San Jose Blvd
- The Muse Bourbon Bar and Grill
Dining and Drinking, Bar
•1.3 miles
11475 San Jose Blvd
- ChopHouse Thirteen
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, Steakhouse
•1.4 miles
11362 San Jose Blvd
- Tap Garden
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Beer Bar, Beer Garden, Restaurant, Italian Restaurant
•1.4 miles
12601 San Jose Blvd
- Miller's Ale House
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Sports Bar, Pub
•1.8 miles
11112 San Jose Blvd
- First Christian Preschool
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.9 miles
11924 San Jose Blvd
- The Learning Experience - Jacksonville Mandarin
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•1.0 mile
11945 San Jose Blvd
- Jacksonville Public Library - South Mandarin Branch
Community and Government, Library
•1.0 mile
12125 San Jose Blvd
- South Mandarin Regional Library
Community and Government, Library
•1.0 mile
12125 San Jose Blvd
- Learning Ladders Preschool
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•1.5 miles
11270 San Jose Blvd
- O2B Kids Mandarin
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•1.7 miles
11217 San Jose Blvd
Hormone Health & Weight Loss of JacksonvilleBusiness and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Removal Service, Skin Care Clinic, Spa, Health and Medicine, Healthcare Clinic, Hospital, Medical Lab, Weight Loss Center
•0.9 miles
11808 San Jose Blvd
- Ascension Medical Group St Vincent's Primary Care
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•1.1 miles
12311 San Jose Blvd
- CareSpot Urgent Care
Health and Medicine, Hospital, Medical Center
•1.1 miles
12303 San Jose Blvd
- Fire Station 42
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•1.3 miles
2948 Ricky drive
- Ascension St Vincent's Pediatrics - Mandarin
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•2.6 miles
10503 San Jose Blvd
Mandarin Apartments and Rentals
23 Rental properties in Mandarin, Jacksonville, FL.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 24.2% | 11.5% |
| utilities | 6% | 5.9% |
| food | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| transportation | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| healthcare | 7.8% | 13.9% |
Mandarin Demographics
Mandarin Reviews
Busy Streets
No
Say 4 of 4 renters
Area Has Kids Play Outside
Yes
Say 4 of 4 renters
Noise Late At Night
No
Say 4 of 4 renters
Area Has Litter
No
Say 4 of 4 renters
Mostly Older Buildings
No
Say 4 of 4 renters
Near Grocery Stores
Yes
Say 4 of 4 renters
Mandarin Transportation
Car-Dependent
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal Transit
Progress Rail Services
Train Stop
12412 San Jose Blvd
Source: foursquare.com
Progress Rail Services
Train Stop
12412 San Jose Blvd
Source: foursquare.com
Mandarin Schools
- 7/10
Grades PK, K-5 • Public
- 4/10
Grades PK, K-5 • Public
- 9/10
Grades K-6 • Public
- NRNo Rating
A Child'S Place Montessori School
Grades PK, K-4 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Lighthouse Christian School-Mandarin
Grades 1-12 • Private
- NRNo Rating
- 9/10
River City Science Academy Mandarin
Grades K-8 • Charter
Neighborhoods Around Mandarin
| Neighborhood | StudioAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| LorettoNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| SunbeamNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $832 | 0% |
| Mandarin Station-LoscoNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,335 | -- |
| Del RioNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| Pickwick ParkNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| Pace IslandNeighborhood in Fleming-island, Florida | -- | -- |
| BeauclercNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 1 BedAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| LorettoNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,950 | 5% |
| SunbeamNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,460 | 47% |
| Mandarin Station-LoscoNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,590 | -- |
| Del RioNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| Pickwick ParkNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| Pace IslandNeighborhood in Fleming-island, Florida | -- | -- |
| BeauclercNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 2 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| LorettoNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $2,030 | 16% |
| SunbeamNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,793 | 5% |
| Mandarin Station-LoscoNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,783 | -- |
| Del RioNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| Pickwick ParkNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| Pace IslandNeighborhood in Fleming-island, Florida | -- | -- |
| BeauclercNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 3 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| LorettoNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $2,123 | 12% |
| SunbeamNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,993 | 12% |
| Mandarin Station-LoscoNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $2,803 | -- |
| Del RioNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| Pickwick ParkNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| Pace IslandNeighborhood in Fleming-island, Florida | -- | -- |
| BeauclercNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |