San Marco is an artsy, upscale community located just south of downtown Jacksonville on the opposite (east) side of the St. Johns River. It is popular with professionals who want to be close to the river and to downtown where Jacksonville city’s courthouse, many hospitals, and corporate offices are located. Shopping and dining are available on San Marco Square (actually a triangle). The Square is known for its clothing and other boutique shopping, wonderful gourmet restaurants, and quaint local theater.
Housing close to the river can easily cost over $1,000,000, but more affordable housing is found throughout the area.
San Marco is just 4 miles or nine minutes from downtown.
The zip code of San Marco is 32207 and the population is 35,622.
Public Schools for the area include, for grades K-5, Englewood Elementary School;Hendricks Avenue Elementary School, Pine Forest Elementary School, San Jose Elementary School, and Spring Park Elementary School. Schools for grades 6-8 include Julia E. Landon Middle School. Grades 9-12 go to Englewood High School.