Cities / Gainesville
Gainesville neighborhood safety scores
9 Gainesville neighborhoods scored, averaging 78/100. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually. Every area links straight to its outline on the map.
Go — 5 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Northwest Gainesville· GainesvilleNorthwest Gainesville encompasses scenic residential corridors along Lake Lanier, historic Green Street, and the Chattahoochee Country Club area. It o90Go
- North Gainesville· GainesvilleNorth Gainesville features established wooded neighborhoods, lakefront subdivisions, and suburban retail corridors along Thompson Bridge Road. It serv88Go
- Northeast Gainesville· GainesvilleNortheast Gainesville blends tranquil suburban neighborhoods with lakeside access, including the iconic Lake Lanier Olympic Park. The area features a 85Go
- West Gainesville· GainesvilleWest Gainesville encompasses scenic lakeside neighborhoods along Lake Lanier, residential subdivisions, and thriving commercial strips along Dawsonvil83Go
- Downtown Gainesville· GainesvilleCentered around a classic Georgia courthouse square, Downtown Gainesville blends historic brick architecture with modern public spaces, boutiques, and83Go
Go, stay aware — 3 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Southwest Gainesville· GainesvilleSouthwest Gainesville is characterized by a mix of established single-family subdivisions, lakefront access points, and busy commercial strips along D78Go, stay aware
- Southeast Gainesville· GainesvilleSoutheast Gainesville is a diverse, mixed-use sector of Hall County characterized by established modest residential neighborhoods, light manufacturing67Go, stay aware
- South Gainesville· GainesvilleSouth Gainesville is an industrious, culturally diverse area home to manufacturing hubs, historic residential enclaves, and a thriving corridor of aut66Go, stay aware
Caution — 1 area
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.