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West Oberlin

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84out of 100

Overall safety score

“Go. West Oberlin is a quiet, historically significant, and exceptionally safe residential enclave bordering the Village District and NC State University. Violent crime is rare, making it very secure for daytime walks and evening visits alike.”
— Gogo, on West Oberlin

Walk score

72/100

Bike score

68/100

About the area

Historic / Tree-LinedQuiet ResidentialUpscale EnclaveWalkable Dining Hub

West Oberlin blends deep post-Civil War African American heritage with upscale residential redevelopment and immediate proximity to major university and shopping hubs. Tree-shaded streets feature a mix of preserved historic landmarks, modernized single-family homes, and contemporary infill.

Scores are safety-driven: recent crime levels and local news, plus Census data on income and poverty, housing, education and household make-up, and access to vehicles, internet and health coverage. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee. Neighborhood outlines come from official city and US Census boundary data.

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