Cities / Asheville
Asheville neighborhood safety scores
28 Asheville neighborhoods scored, averaging 79/100. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually. Every area links straight to its outline on the map.
Go — 15 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Biltmore Forest· AshevilleBiltmore Forest is an independent, historic planned residential town bordered by the Biltmore Estate and South Asheville. Known for its expansive mani96Go
- Grove Park· AshevilleGrove Park is an upscale residential neighborhood characterized by grand historic homes, lush mature tree cover, and the renowned Omni Grove Park Inn.90Go
- Elk Mountain· AshevilleElk Mountain is a semi-rural, mountainous residential community stretching north from North Asheville and Woodfin toward the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is88Go
- Montford Hills· AshevilleSitting just north of the historic Montford district and west of UNC Asheville, Montford Hills is a quiet, tree-canopied enclave with winding roads an87Go
- Grace· AshevilleGrace is an established, tree-lined neighborhood in North Asheville centered around the historic Grace Episcopal Church and the northern stretch of Me87Go
- Mountainbrook· AshevilleMountainbrook is an established, picturesque residential community characterized by mature trees, mid-century to modern single-family homes, and quiet86Go
- Woolsey· AshevilleWoolsey is an established, historic residential enclave situated north of downtown Asheville along the Merrimon Avenue corridor. Defined by early 20th86Go
- Kenilworth· AshevilleNestled just southeast of Downtown Asheville, Kenilworth is a leafy, historic district known for its eclectic 1920s architecture, rolling hills, and t84Go
- Stoney Knob· AshevilleStoney Knob sits along the corridor between Woodfin and Weaverville north of central Asheville, characterized by rolling hills, residential subdivisio83Go
- Malvern Hills· AshevilleMalvern Hills is a scenic historic neighborhood in West Asheville characterized by rolling tree-lined streets, craftsman bungalows, and mid-century ar83Go
- Montford· AshevilleLocated immediately north of Downtown Asheville, Montford is a nationally recognized historic district filled with grand Queen Anne, Victorian, and Ar83Go
- Beverly Hills· AshevilleBeverly Hills is a leafy, mid-century neighborhood nestled in East Asheville surrounding the historic municipal golf course. Known for quiet rolling s83Go
- Rolling Green· AshevilleRolling Green is a scenic, quiet residential neighborhood nestled among rolling hills in East Asheville near the Swannanoa River corridor. It consists81Go
- Five Points· AshevilleFive Points is a leafy, historic neighborhood characterized by 1920s Craftsman bungalows, neighborhood cafes, and quiet residential streets. It sits i81Go
- Craggy· AshevilleCraggy is a semi-industrial and residential enclave situated along the French Broad River north of downtown Asheville near Woodfin. It features a mix 80Go
Go, stay aware — 11 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Venable· AshevilleVenable is a leafy, residential enclave in West Asheville characterized by historic Craftsman bungalows, hilly terrain, and a relaxed mountain-town at79Go, stay aware
- Linwood Park· AshevilleLinwood Park is an established, tree-shaded residential enclave situated in West Asheville close to the French Broad River. Characterized by historic 78Go, stay aware
- Swannanoa Hills· AshevillePerched in the forested hills just south of the Swannanoa River corridor in East Asheville, Swannanoa Hills is primarily composed of mid-century singl78Go, stay aware
- Happy Valley· AshevilleHappy Valley is a quiet, tree-canopied residential enclave in East Asheville situated between the Tunnel Road corridor and the Swannanoa River. The ar76Go, stay aware
- Stockwood· AshevilleStockwood is a tranquil, wooded residential neighborhood nestled in East Asheville near the Swannanoa River corridor. It consists mostly of mid-centur76Go, stay aware
- West Asheville· AshevilleWest Asheville is an eclectic, laid-back neighborhood centered along the bustling Haywood Road corridor. Known for its vintage boutiques, farm-to-tabl74Go, stay aware
- Murphy Junction· AshevilleMurphy Junction is a hybrid residential and light-commercial neighborhood tucked in West Asheville near major transit corridors. It features mid-centu74Go, stay aware
- Emma· AshevilleEmma is a predominantly residential and light-industrial community situated between the French Broad River and Leicester Highway. It features modest s71Go, stay aware
- East End / Valley Street· AshevilleEast End / Valley Street is one of Asheville's oldest historic African American neighborhoods, tucked on the hillside just east of downtown. The area 71Go, stay aware
- River Arts District· AshevilleStretching along the French Broad River, the River Arts District (RAD) occupies converted industrial warehouses, historic tanneries, and railroad depo70Go, stay aware
- Downtown Asheville· AshevilleDowntown Asheville is the historic, arts, and culinary core of Western North Carolina, renowned for its dense Art Deco architecture, craft breweries, 66Go, stay aware
Caution — 2 areas
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
- Deaver View· AshevilleDeaver View is a hilly residential neighborhood situated northwest of downtown Asheville and just north of the bustling Patton Avenue corridor. It con62Caution
- Pisgah View· AshevillePisgah View is a compact residential enclave in West Asheville centered around the city's largest public housing development, situated just south of t50Caution