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Living in Jacksonville, Florida

Plan your commute around the St. Johns River, set up JEA service where available, and explore downtown parks and transit.

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Moving to Jacksonville

Start with your commute. A trip between Riverside, downtown, and a job on the Southside may involve different bridge routes or transfers. Test the trip at the time you would travel, then compare housing and parking around the locations that work.

Jacksonville Transportation Authority route planner

Getting settled in Jacksonville

Check whether JEA serves the property and confirm what your lease or association includes. JEA provides a move or start-service workflow for eligible addresses. Use it before move-in so you can plan for overlapping service if needed.

JEA add, move, or stop service

Living in Jacksonville

Explore the downtown waterfront and parks around the St. Johns River. Check JTA's routes for trips that fit your routine and use the city's parks resources to find recreation closer to home.

Downtown Jacksonville parks

Planning a move to Jacksonville?

Use the Florida moving guide and residency and homestead guide for statewide steps. Confirm address-specific services before closing or signing a lease.

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