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Athens neighborhood safety scores
15 Athens neighborhoods scored, averaging 76/100. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually. Every area links straight to its outline on the map.
Go — 8 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Timothy Road· AthensTimothy Road is a tree-lined, established suburban corridor on Athens' west side connecting Atlanta Highway to Macon Highway. It is characterized by u89Go
- Whitehall & South Milledge· AthensWhitehall & South Milledge encompasses a tranquil, heavily wooded district in south Athens characterized by university agricultural land, research for87Go
- Normaltown· AthensCentered around Prince Avenue and the UGA Health Sciences Campus, Normaltown is a leafy, bohemian enclave known for its historic craftsman homes, inde86Go
- Beechwood & Alps· AthensBeechwood & Alps is a bustling retail and services hub situated along West Broad Street and Alps Road, just west of the University of Georgia campus. 86Go
- UGA Campus· AthensUGA Campus spans historic North Campus quads, classic 19th-century architecture, sprawling athletics facilities, and lush green spaces like the Founde86Go
- Cobbham & Boulevard· AthensSituated just west of Downtown Athens, Cobbham and Boulevard are leafy historic districts renowned for Victorian architecture, craftsman bungalows, an85Go
- Northwest Clarke· AthensNorthwest Clarke covers the rolling residential, agricultural, and park areas northwest of Athens' inner loop, including Sandy Creek Park and corridor82Go
- Hawthorne Avenue· AthensHawthorne Avenue is a bustling midtown/westside arterial in Athens, Georgia, characterized by established mid-century residential neighborhoods, medic80Go
Go, stay aware — 4 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Downtown Athens· AthensSituated directly across Broad Street from the University of Georgia's historic North Campus, Downtown Athens serves as the cultural and entertainment78Go, stay aware
- Atlanta Highway West· AthensAtlanta Highway West is Athens' principal western retail corridor, characterized by big-box stores, shopping plazas, and dining options surrounding th77Go, stay aware
- Cedar Shoals & Gaines School· AthensCedar Shoals and Gaines School form a suburban community hub in Eastside Athens, blending single-family residential neighborhoods with student and mul75Go, stay aware
- Southeast Clarke & Lexington Road· AthensThis southeastern gateway along Lexington Road features a mix of auto-oriented retail plazas, residential pockets, and the county's prominent Southeas71Go, stay aware
Caution — 3 areas
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
- North Athens & Danielsville Road· AthensNorth Athens and the Danielsville Road corridor transition from working-class urban residential blocks into auto-centric commercial strips and rural f62Caution
- East Athens· AthensEast Athens is a historic, predominantly residential and working-class community located just across the North Oconee River from downtown Athens. The 54Caution
- Nellie B & Winterville Road· AthensNellie B and Winterville Road is a predominantly residential sector in East Athens characterized by public housing developments, modest single-family 45Caution