Arlington
Arlington sits across the Hart Bridge from downtown, an east-side stretch of mid-century ranches, strip retail, and the campus of Jacksonville University. The tradeoff is honest: rents stay lower than Riverside or the Beaches, and the commute downtown is short when the bridge cooperates. The dating geography is thinner. Regency Square has faded, the bar scene leans neighborhood-tavern rather than date-night, and most evenings out mean driving to San Marco or Five Points. Good for a quiet first apartment with a quick exit to the St. Johns. Less good if you want a walkable Friday without starting the car.
Arlington by the numbers
Arlington is roughly balanced, about 52% men to 48% women.
Median individual income in Arlington is about $32,800.
Florida registers voters by party, and Duval County is a toss-up - about 37% Democratic to 37% Republican, with a 22% No Party Affiliation bloc.
The median renter in Arlington pays about $1,190 a month.
About 7,700 Arlington residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
Local date spots
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Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
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Keg & Coin
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Grinder's American Diner
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The Coffee Grinder
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Jax Lanes Bowling Center
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Southern Coast Seafood
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Bowlero Southside
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Jacksonville's "Hands On" Children's Museum
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Sweet Mama's Southern Homestyle Cookin
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Cliffs Bar & Grill
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Sippers Coffeehouse
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El Cabo Restaurant
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GOGI Korean BBQ
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The Roost
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Ellianos Coffee
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House Italian Cuisine
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ChokoLatte Cafe & Bakery
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Smac’N 1861 Dessert Shop
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