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Ortega Neighborhood Guide Jacksonville, FL
About
Ortega is a prosperous neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida known for its historic homes and waterfront views. The neighborhood is surrounded by the St. Johns River, providing some of the most beautiful sunsets in the city. Located off of Route 17, it's a short drive from the busy downtown area. Notable nearby attractions include the Jacksonville Naval Air Station and the respected Timuquana Country Club.
What You Will Love about Ortega, Jacksonville, Florida
- The neighborhood's historic charm, demonstrated through grand old homes and tree-lined avenues.
- Easy access to stunning waterfront views and outdoor activities along the St. Johns River.
- The neighborhood's proximity to downtown Jacksonville, offering a peaceful respite still close to city amenities.
What’s Nearby
In addition to being close to downtown Jacksonville, Ortega is just minutes away from the Florida State College at Jacksonville - Kent Campus. It's also near the Ortega River and the Roosevelt Square shopping center, which hosts a variety of shops and restaurants.
Lifestyle
Ortega provides a serene, residential lifestyle with a deep sense of community. Residents enjoy leisurely walks under the oak trees, sailing on the St. Johns River, and dining at local favorites like Orsay and Biscottis.
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Explore the Neighborhood
There are 87 restaurants, 11 grocery stores, and 11 parks within a mile of the Ortega neighborhood.
Sim's African MarketRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.2 miles
5433 Roosevelt Blvd
- Publix
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.3 miles
4495 Roosevelt Blvd
Roosevelt SquareRetail, Shopping Mall
•1.4 miles
4495 Roosevelt Blvd
- Venetia Village
Retail, Shopping Mall
•1.4 miles
5531 Roosevelt Blvd
- Winn-Dixie
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.6 miles
5647 Roosevelt Blvd
- Hickory Foods
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.6 miles
4339 Roosevelt Blvd
- Herbalife
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Organic Grocery, Health Food Store
•1.0 mile
5393 Roosevelt Blvd
- Sim's African Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.2 miles
5433 Roosevelt Blvd
- Weise Natural Food Product Shoppe
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Organic Grocery, Health Food Store
•1.3 miles
4343 Colonial Ave
- GNC
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Health Food Store
•1.3 miles
4495 Roosevelt Blvd
- Publix
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.3 miles
4495 Roosevelt Blvd
- Winn-Dixie
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.6 miles
5647 Roosevelt Blvd
The FountainDining and Drinking, Dessert Shop, Restaurant, Sandwich Spot, Soup Spot
•0.4 miles
2923 Corinthian Ave
- The Lunch Boxx at Carters
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Deli, Diner
•0.4 miles
2923 Corinthian Ave
- The Counter at Carters
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Diner, American Restaurant
•0.4 miles
2923 Corinthian Ave
- The Village Cafe
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Café, Restaurant
•0.4 miles
2902 Corinthian Ave
- Simply Sara's
Dining and Drinking, Bakery, Restaurant, American Restaurant, South American Restaurant
•0.4 miles
2902 Corinthian Ave
- Lillian's Sports Grill
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Sports Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant, New American Restaurant, Seafood Restaurant
•1.0 mile
5393 Roosevelt Blvd
- Native and Uncommon Plants
Retail, Garden Center
•0.3 miles
4157 Ortega Blvd
- Carter's Ortega Pharmacy
Retail, Drugstore
•0.4 miles
2923 Corinthian Ave
- Carters Park King Pharmacy
Retail, Drugstore
•0.4 miles
4163 Oxford Ave
GoodwillCommunity and Government, Organization, Retail, Vintage and Thrift Store
•1.1 miles
5393 Roosevelt Blvd
- Ortega Food Store
Retail, Convenience Store
•1.2 miles
5330 Ortega Blvd
- Jax Convenient Food Store
Retail, Convenience Store
•1.2 miles
3467 Lake Shore Blvd
Cortez ParkLandmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.4 miles
4260 Baltic Cir
- Columbus Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.4 miles
2850 Iroquois Ave
- Stockton Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.5 miles
4021 Ortega Blvd
- Seminole Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Picnic Area
•0.5 miles
4170 McGirts Blvd
- Yerkes Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.7 miles
3927 McGirts Blvd
- Bettes Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Picnic Area, Playground
•0.9 miles
3800 Bettes Cir
Ballentyne's TennisArts and Entertainment, Retail, Sporting Goods Retail, Sports and Recreation, Racquet Sports, Tennis, Tennis Court, Sports Club
•1.2 miles
5210 Yacht Club Rd
- Museum of Southern History
Arts and Entertainment, Museum, History Museum
•1.3 miles
4304 Herschel St
- Corse Gallery & Atelier
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•1.6 miles
4144 Herschel St
- Troops of Time
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery, Museum, Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Retail, Antique Store, Gift Store, Hobby Store
•1.6 miles
4114 Herschel St
- Barnett's Art & Frame Gallery
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•1.7 miles
2025 Blanding Blvd
- Blanding Billiards
Arts and Entertainment, Pool Hall, Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Sandwich Spot
•1.8 miles
2044 Blanding Blvd
The Village SalonBusiness and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.4 miles
2933 Corinthian Ave
- Fonda's Hairstyling
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.4 miles
2906 Corinthian Ave
- Tawnee Marie's
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service
•0.4 miles
4160 Oxford Ave
- Ortega Playschool
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Daycare
•0.6 miles
4807 Roosevelt Blvd
- Townsend Hair Design
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•1.0 mile
5393 Roosevelt Blvd
- Le Nails
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Nail Salon
•1.0 mile
5393 Roosevelt Blvd
Village Dance CenterSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Dance Studio
•0.3 miles
2923 Manitou Ave
- No Limits Dance Studio
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Dance Studio
•1.0 mile
5393 Roosevelt Blvd
Pier 17 MarineRetail, Sporting Goods Retail
•1.1 miles
4619 Roosevelt Blvd
- Synergy Studio
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Pilates Studio
•1.1 miles
4591 Lakeside Dr
- Westside Soccer Club
Sports and Recreation, Sports Club
•1.2 miles
5345 Ortega Blvd
- Yoganavaboat
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Yoga Studio
•1.2 miles
3376 Lake Shore Blvd
Lillian's Sports GrillDining and Drinking, Bar, Sports Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant, New American Restaurant, Seafood Restaurant
•1.0 mile
5393 Roosevelt Blvd
- Hightide Burrito & Bar
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Sports Bar, Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant, Tex-Mex Restaurant
•1.1 miles
4591 Lakeside Dr
- Harps American Pub & Grill
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, Burger Joint, American Restaurant
•1.7 miles
4070 Herschel St
- Stix Billiards
Arts and Entertainment, Pool Hall, Dining and Drinking, Bar
•1.8 miles
4746 San Juan Ave
- Shores Liquors and Bar
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Lounge, Restaurant
•2.0 miles
3644 Saint Johns Ave
- Barrique Kitchen & Wine Bar
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Wine Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant, Italian Restaurant
•2.1 miles
3563 Saint Johns Ave
- Melrose Avenue Preschool
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•1.6 miles
4305 Melrose Ave
- Melrose Ave Preschool
Business and Professional Services, Home Improvement Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•1.7 miles
4305 Melrose Ave
- Fire Station 23
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•1.2 miles
5323 Ortega Blvd
St Vincent's Urgent CareHealth and Medicine, Urgent Care Center
•1.4 miles
5501 Roosevelt Blvd
- St Vincent's First Care
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•1.4 miles
5501 Roosevelt Blvd
- Jfrd Fire Station 14
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•1.4 miles
4242 Herschel St
- Dana Safety Supply
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Retail, Sporting Goods Retail
•1.8 miles
4747 San Juan Ave
Ortega Apartments and Rentals
28 Rental properties in Ortega, 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% |
Ortega Demographics
Ortega Reviews
Noise Late At Night
No
Say 7 of 7 renters
Mostly Older Buildings
No
Say 7 of 7 renters
Area Has Potholes
No
Say 7 of 7 renters
Busy Streets
No
Say 6 of 7 renters
Area Has Litter
No
Say 6 of 7 renters
Near Grocery Stores
Yes
Say 6 of 7 renters
Ortega Transportation
Car-Dependent
Somewhat Bikeable
Ortega Schools
- 10/10
John Stockton Elementary School
Grades K-5 • Public
- 6/10
Grades K-5 • Public
- 4/10
Grades PK, K-5 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Grades PK-6 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Chosen Vessels Christian Academy
Grades PK, K-12 • Private
- 4/10
Grades 6-8 • Charter
- 1/10
Grades K-5 • Charter
Neighborhoods Around Ortega
| Neighborhood | StudioAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| RiversideNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $799 | -- |
| San MarcoNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,650 | 9% |
| AvondaleNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| BrooklynNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,868 | 8% |
| Murray HillNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| LakeshoreNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| Jacksonville HeightsNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| HillcrestNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| Oak HillNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| Hyde ParkNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| Cedar HillsNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $769 | 17% |
| Cedar Hills EstatesNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| Spring ParkNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $850 | -- |
| WoodstockNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| Ortega HillsNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $935 | -- |
| SouthbankNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,949 | 41% |
| Ortega FarmsNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| DuclayNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| LackawannaNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| Downtown JacksonvilleNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,380 | -- |
| South RiversideNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| Normandy VillageNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| LakewoodNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,241 | -- |
| Normandy ManorNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| Mixon TownNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 1 BedAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| RiversideNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,200 | 11% |
| San MarcoNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,939 | 4% |
| AvondaleNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| BrooklynNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,940 | 13% |
| Murray HillNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $993 | -- |
| LakeshoreNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| Jacksonville HeightsNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $645 | 0% |
| HillcrestNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $850 | 19% |
| Oak HillNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,050 | -- |
| Hyde ParkNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,017 | 11% |
| Cedar HillsNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| Cedar Hills EstatesNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $900 | -- |
| Spring ParkNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| WoodstockNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| Ortega HillsNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,169 | 24% |
| SouthbankNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,695 | -- |
| Ortega FarmsNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,024 | 9% |
| DuclayNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,346 | 3% |
| LackawannaNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| Downtown JacksonvilleNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,392 | 29% |
| South RiversideNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $999 | -- |
| Normandy VillageNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| LakewoodNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,149 | 2% |
| Normandy ManorNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| Mixon TownNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 2 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| RiversideNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,694 | 1% |
| San MarcoNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $2,446 | 9% |
| AvondaleNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,552 | 6% |
| BrooklynNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $2,515 | 5% |
| Murray HillNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,099 | -- |
| LakeshoreNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| Jacksonville HeightsNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,175 | 30% |
| HillcrestNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,525 | -- |
| Oak HillNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,250 | -- |
| Hyde ParkNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,290 | 8% |
| Cedar HillsNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| Cedar Hills EstatesNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,000 | -- |
| Spring ParkNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,015 | 9% |
| WoodstockNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| Ortega HillsNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,484 | 18% |
| SouthbankNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $2,186 | -- |
| Ortega FarmsNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,274 | 2% |
| DuclayNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,623 | 4% |
| LackawannaNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $849 | 5% |
| Downtown JacksonvilleNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,772 | -- |
| South RiversideNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,649 | -- |
| Normandy VillageNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| LakewoodNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,349 | 2% |
| Normandy ManorNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| Mixon TownNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 3 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| RiversideNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $2,234 | 8% |
| San MarcoNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| AvondaleNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| BrooklynNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| Murray HillNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| LakeshoreNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,548 | -- |
| Jacksonville HeightsNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $930 | 10% |
| HillcrestNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,750 | -- |
| Oak HillNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,300 | -- |
| Hyde ParkNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,525 | 9% |
| Cedar HillsNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| Cedar Hills EstatesNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,300 | -- |
| Spring ParkNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,300 | -- |
| WoodstockNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| Ortega HillsNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,617 | 32% |
| SouthbankNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $2,874 | -- |
| Ortega FarmsNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,399 | 11% |
| DuclayNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,682 | 4% |
| LackawannaNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | $1,300 | -- |
| Downtown JacksonvilleNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| South RiversideNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| Normandy VillageNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| LakewoodNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| Normandy ManorNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |
| Mixon TownNeighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida | -- | -- |