Duval County
On a peninsula 15 minutes from downtown Jacksonville is Ortega. Squeezed between two rivers, Ortega is home to turn-of-the-century homes and Southern-style mansions. The Old Ortega Historic District lures you with parks boasting picturesque oak, pine and palm trees. In this strong family-oriented environment is Ortega Forest, a smaller embedded neighborhood frequently ranked one of the best in Florida. NAS Jacksonville is the largest employer in Ortega and hosts the NAS Jacksonville Air Show with the Blue Angels every other year. Expect higher home prices in Ortega since it’s among the top-10 best neighborhoods to buy a house in JAX.
Duval County: