Living in Southside Jacksonville: The Town Center & Beyond

Jacksonville's Southside is where suburban convenience meets modern development. The area stretches from the St. Johns Town Center — the region's premier open-air shopping and dining destination — south toward Baymeadows and east toward the University of North Florida. This is where you'll find the highest concentration of corporate employers, with major offices for Deutsche Bank, FIS, and Availity clustered along Gate Parkway and the Butler Boulevard corridor. Homes range from affordable condos and townhomes starting in the $200s near Baymeadows to newer construction in the $400s–$500s closer to Town Center. Dining and retail are abundant — Town Center alone has over 150 stores and restaurants. Commute-wise, Southside is centrally located with easy access to I-95, J. Turner Butler Boulevard, and I-295, making most of Jacksonville reachable within 20–30 minutes. Best for young professionals, first-time buyers, corporate commuters, and anyone who prioritizes convenience and modern amenities.