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Raleigh neighborhood safety scores
108 Raleigh neighborhoods scored, averaging 82/100. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually. Every area links straight to its outline on the map.
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- North Green Level· RaleighNorth Green Level is a rapidly growing, prosperous suburban community known for modern housing developments, highly rated schools, and proximity to th94Go
- Bayleaf· RaleighBayleaf is an affluent, heavily wooded semi-rural and suburban enclave in North Raleigh characterized by expansive single-family estates and tree-line93Go
- West Carpenter· RaleighWest Carpenter is a fast-growing, affluent suburban enclave situated on the western edge of the Raleigh-Durham metro near Morrisville and Cary. It fea93Go
- New Hill· RaleighNew Hill is a scenic, semi-rural enclave located southwest of Raleigh, characterized by sprawling wooded lots, farmsteads, and access to Harris Lake. 92Go
- South Bayleaf· RaleighSituated in northern Wake County just south of the Falls Lake recreation areas, South Bayleaf is characterized by wooded subdivisions, large single-fa92Go
- North Leesville· RaleighNorth Leesville is a tranquil, family-oriented suburban community in Northwest Raleigh, featuring mature wooded lots and newer residential development91Go
- West Umstead· RaleighBordering the expansive William B. Umstead State Park, this lush, wooded sector of Northwest Raleigh is characterized by upscale subdivisions, establi91Go
- Greyston Neighborhood· RaleighGreyston is an established, wooded suburban community in North Raleigh centered around Greystone Lake and the Greystone Village shopping area. Charact90Go
- East Lassiter Mill· RaleighEast Lassiter Mill is an affluent, heavily wooded residential neighborhood situated between North Hills and Crabtree Creek in Midtown Raleigh. It feat90Go
- East Brier Creek· RaleighEast Brier Creek is a master-planned modern community characterized by upscale residential subdivisions, corporate offices, and sprawling shopping cen90Go
- East Brier Creek 2· RaleighEast Brier Creek is a modern, master-planned suburban enclave in northwest Raleigh characterized by upscale subdivisions, apartment complexes, and ext90Go
- Five Points· RaleighCentering on the five-way intersection of Glenwood Avenue, Fairview Road, and Whitaker Mill Road, Five Points is a historic, affluent enclave characte90Go
- West North Hills· RaleighWest North Hills is an established, affluent midtown Raleigh neighborhood offering a quiet suburban retreat immediately west of the vibrant North Hill90Go
- New Light· RaleighNew Light is a sparsely populated, wooded community nestled along the northern shores of Falls Lake in Wake County. The area is defined by large resid90Go
- Leesville· RaleighLeesville is a peaceful, family-oriented suburban neighborhood in Northwest Raleigh characterized by tree-lined subdivisions, top-rated school campuse90Go
- Lassiter Mill· RaleighLassiter Mill is an established, scenic Midtown Raleigh neighborhood known for mature tree canopies, high-end single-family homes, and the historic mi90Go
- Brier Creek· RaleighBrier Creek is a master-planned suburban hub situated on the border of Raleigh and Durham, just minutes from RDU International Airport. Developed larg90Go
- North Carpenter· RaleighNorth Carpenter is a well-manicured suburban enclave situated close to Research Triangle Park and RDU International Airport. The area is dominated by 90Go
- West Brier Creek 2· RaleighWest Brier Creek is a master-planned neighborhood in northwest Raleigh adjacent to Research Triangle Park and RDU International Airport. The area is d90Go
- Lake Anne· RaleighLake Anne is an established suburban neighborhood in Northwest Raleigh characterized by mature pine forests, custom single-family homes, and scenic la90Go
- East Brier Creek 3· RaleighEast Brier Creek is a modern residential and commercial pocket situated near the Research Triangle Park and Raleigh-Durham International Airport. The 90Go
- East Leesville· RaleighEast Leesville is a leafy, residential enclave in northwest Raleigh characterized by established subdivisions, manicured lawns, and convenient neighbo89Go
- North Raleigh· RaleighNorth Raleigh is a sprawling, affluent suburban sector of the city known for rolling pine-forested neighborhoods, extensive greenway trails, and strip89Go
- Forest Park· RaleighForest Park, historically known as Cameron Park, is a picturesque early 20th-century streetcar suburb in central Raleigh filled with stately homes and89Go
- Six Forks· RaleighStretching across North Raleigh, Six Forks centers on major commercial amenities like the North Hills district alongside well-established, wooded neig89Go
- West North Raleigh· RaleighWest North Raleigh is a sprawling, tree-lined suburban sector characterized by established master-planned subdivisions, country clubs, and major comme89Go
- North Six Forks· RaleighNorth Six Forks is an established, affluent North Raleigh community known for its tranquil subdivisions, strip shopping centers, and lush green space.88Go
- East Lake Anne· RaleighEast Lake Anne is a scenic, residential neighborhood situated in Northwest Raleigh known for wooded lots, lakeside scenery, and quiet cul-de-sacs. It 88Go
- East North Hills· RaleighEast North Hills is a mature, tree-lined suburban neighborhood in North Raleigh characterized by mid-century ranch homes, modern infill estates, and q88Go
- North Six Forks 3· RaleighNorth Six Forks is a mature suburban corridor defined by quiet residential subdivisions, tall pines, and convenient neighborhood shopping centers. Sit88Go
- North Hills· RaleighOften referred to as Raleigh's Midtown, North Hills is a modern, high-end mixed-use district surrounded by established, leafy suburban neighborhoods. 88Go
- West Brier Creek· RaleighWest Brier Creek is a thriving, contemporary suburban enclave characterized by modern subdivisions, apartment communities, and corporate office parks.88Go
- West Six Forks· RaleighWest Six Forks is a sprawling, peaceful suburban community in North Raleigh featuring established mid-century to modern subdivisions, greenway trails,87Go
- East Leesville 2· RaleighEast Leesville is an established suburban community in Northwest Raleigh nestled near Leesville Road and Strickland Road. It features single-family ho87Go
- West Oberlin 2· RaleighWest Oberlin blends a rich African American heritage dating to Reconstruction with upscale modern residential developments and walkable retail hubs. I87Go
- Six Forks Crossroads· RaleighSix Forks Crossroads is an established suburban district in North Raleigh known for its family-friendly neighborhoods, convenient retail plazas, and p86Go
- North Lake Anne· RaleighNorth Lake Anne is a quiet, tree-covered residential enclave in Northwest Raleigh characterized by mature greenery, well-maintained single-family home86Go
- North Six Forks 2· RaleighNorth Six Forks is an established, leafy suburban area in North Raleigh featuring single-family subdivisions, quiet apartment communities, and conveni86Go
- West Six Forks 2· RaleighLocated in northern Raleigh, West Six Forks 2 is a leafy, residential enclave dominated by established single-family homes, wooded lots, and convenien86Go
- East North Hills 2· RaleighEast North Hills is a mature, tree-canopied suburban neighborhood sitting just east of Raleigh's bustling Midtown North Hills district. Characterized 86Go
- Hollemans Crossroads· RaleighSituated along the Holly Springs and Ten-Ten Road corridors southwest of downtown Raleigh, Hollemans Crossroads is characterized by modern single-fami86Go
- Lake Lynn· RaleighLake Lynn is an established suburban neighborhood in Northwest Raleigh characterized by mature pine forests, residential subdivisions, and apartment c86Go
- East Lake Lynn· RaleighEast Lake Lynn is a largely residential, scenic community centered near the recreational amenities of Lake Lynn and Hare Snipe Creek. The area feature86Go
- Oberlin· RaleighOberlin is a historically significant neighborhood founded as a post-Civil War freedmen's settlement that has evolved into an upscale, leafy enclave a86Go
- East Lake Anne 2· RaleighEast Lake Anne 2 is an established suburban community in Northwest Raleigh nestled near Lake Anne and William B. Umstead State Park. The area is chara86Go
- South Lake Lynn· RaleighSouth Lake Lynn is a quiet, tree-lined suburban enclave centered around multi-family developments, townhomes, and single-family houses adjacent to Lak85Go
- McCuller's Crossroads· RaleighLocated at the intersection of US-401 and Ten-Ten Road south of Raleigh proper, McCullers Crossroads is transitioning from rural farmland to quiet res85Go
- Falls of Neuse· RaleighStretching through North Raleigh toward the Neuse River, the Falls of Neuse corridor is an upscale suburban thoroughfare lined with corporate offices,85Go
- Mordecai· RaleighLocated just north of Downtown Raleigh, Mordecai is characterized by canopy-lined residential streets, restored 19th-century and mid-century homes, an85Go
- North Six Forks 4· RaleighNorth Six Forks is a leafy, mid-to-upper-tier suburban neighborhood characterized by established single-family subdivisions, apartment complexes, and 85Go
- North Crabtree Valley· RaleighNorth Crabtree Valley is a well-established Raleigh district featuring leafy residential subdivisions, modern apartment complexes, and high-density re84Go
- Historic Oakwood· RaleighHistoric Oakwood is a preserved 19th-century Victorian neighborhood located immediately northeast of Downtown Raleigh, celebrated for its ornate archi84Go
- East Historic Oakwood· RaleighEast Historic Oakwood is a preserved 19th-century residential enclave immediately northeast of downtown Raleigh, renowned for its diverse architectura84Go
- West McCuller's Crossroads· RaleighSituated south of Raleigh near the junction of US-401 and Ten-Ten Road, West McCuller's Crossroads blends older rural homesteads with modern master-pl84Go
- West Oberlin· RaleighWest Oberlin blends deep post-Civil War African American heritage with upscale residential redevelopment and immediate proximity to major university a84Go
- South Macedonia 2· RaleighSouth Macedonia is a quiet, tree-covered residential neighborhood located near the southwest edge of Raleigh bordering Cary. It is primarily made up o84Go
- Cobblestone· RaleighCobblestone is a peaceful North Raleigh residential community defined by quiet residential streets, mature trees, and well-kept homes and townhouses. 84Go
- East Rogers Store· RaleighLocated in the northeastern periphery of Raleigh near Rolesville, East Rogers Store consists predominantly of newer single-family housing developments84Go
- Neuse Crossroads· RaleighNeuse Crossroads is a rapidly growing suburban area centered along Louisburg Road and US-401 in northeast Raleigh. It is characterized by contemporary83Go
- Rogers Store· RaleighRogers Store sits on Raleigh's northeastern fringe near Rolesville and the Neuse River basin, characterized by modern residential developments intersp83Go
- East Six Forks· RaleighEast Six Forks encompasses a leafy suburban stretch of North Raleigh situated east of Six Forks Road and north of the I-440 beltline. It offers a mix 83Go
- Boylan Heights· RaleighBoylan Heights is an early 20th-century planned suburb featuring preserved Craftsman bungalows, tree-lined sidewalks, and rolling topography just west83Go
- South Falls of Neuse· RaleighSouth Falls of Neuse is a bustling commercial and residential hub in North Raleigh, lined with shopping centers, casual dining spots, and established 83Go
- Riley Hill· RaleighRiley Hill is an unincorporated suburban-rural fringe community situated between Raleigh, Knightdale, and Wendell. It features a mix of sprawling acre83Go
- White Oak· RaleighWhite Oak is an expansive suburban hub anchored by the sprawling White Oak Crossing retail complex and modern residential developments. Situated near 82Go
- West Crabtree Valley 2· RaleighSituated just west of the bustling Crabtree Valley Mall, this area features a blend of modern apartment communities, residential subdivisions, and con82Go
- Banks· RaleighSituated along the southern fringe of Wake County near Garner, Banks consists largely of quiet single-family subdivisions, open tracts of land, and li82Go
- South Neuse Crossroads· RaleighSouth Neuse Crossroads is a tranquil suburban community positioned along Raleigh's northeastern fringe near the Neuse River basin. It features modern 81Go
- Seaboard Station· RaleighSeaboard Station is a charming historic-turned-modern district nestled between Downtown Raleigh and historic residential neighborhoods. Known for bout81Go
- The Forest· RaleighThe Forest is an established, tree-filled suburban neighborhood in North Raleigh characterized by single-family homes, townhomes, and rental communiti81Go
- Crabtree Valley· RaleighCrabtree Valley is a major retail and suburban corridor in Northwest Raleigh defined by Crabtree Valley Mall, surrounding hotels, and apartment comple80Go
- South North Raleigh· RaleighPositioned between Midtown's North Hills and the outer suburbs, South North Raleigh is a mix of established residential subdivisions, retail strip cen80Go
- West Crabtree Valley· RaleighSituated just west of the major Crabtree Valley retail corridor along Glenwood Avenue, this area features a mix of quiet residential cul-de-sacs, mode80Go
- Sandy Plain· RaleighSandy Plain is a predominantly residential enclave in North Raleigh surrounded by mature trees, mid-century to modern single-family homes, and garden-80Go
- Hillsborough Street· RaleighStretching along the northern edge of NC State's main campus, Hillsborough Street serves as the social and commercial spine of west Raleigh. The stree80Go
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- Deerfield· RaleighDeerfield is a classic, tree-lined residential community in the greater Raleigh area characterized by single-family homes and quiet cul-de-sacs. It of79Go, stay aware
- West Clegg· RaleighSituated near NC State University and major thoroughfares like Hillsborough Street and Western Boulevard, West Clegg features mature trees, single-fam79Go, stay aware
- Milburnie· RaleighSituated along the scenic Neuse River corridor in East Raleigh, Milburnie is defined by leafy residential subdivisions, wooded buffers, and outdoor pa78Go, stay aware
- North Millbrook· RaleighNorth Millbrook is a green, residential section of North Raleigh featuring mid-century to modern single-family subdivisions, garden apartment complexe78Go, stay aware
- Neuse· RaleighNeuse is a sprawling residential community in northeastern Raleigh defined by family neighborhoods, strip retail centers, and the scenic Neuse River c78Go, stay aware
- Downtown Raleigh· RaleighDowntown Raleigh serves as North Carolina's political and cultural epicenter, blending historic state government architecture with modern high-rises a76Go, stay aware
- South Neuse Crossroads 2· RaleighSouth Neuse Crossroads is an evolving suburban district in East Raleigh, characterized by single-family subdivisions, quiet cul-de-sacs, and light str75Go, stay aware
- Millbrook· RaleighMillbrook is a sprawling, tree-lined North Raleigh neighborhood characterized by mid-century single-family subdivisions, quiet apartment complexes, an75Go, stay aware
- North Arrowood· RaleighNorth Arrowood is an established residential enclave in North Raleigh featuring a mix of mid-century single-family homes, townhouses, and apartment co75Go, stay aware
- East Millbrook 2· RaleighEast Millbrook 2 is an established North Raleigh suburban community characterized by wooded residential subdivisions, mid-century to 1980s homes, and 75Go, stay aware
- South Isle Forest· RaleighSouth Isle Forest is a quiet residential community in East Raleigh characterized by winding residential streets, single-family homes, and mature lands75Go, stay aware
- East Isle Forest· RaleighEast Isle Forest is an established, tree-filled suburban neighborhood located in eastern Raleigh just outside the primary inner-beltway corridor. It c75Go, stay aware
- South Orchards 2· RaleighSouth Orchards 2 is a classic Southern suburban enclave situated in South Raleigh, characterized by single-family homes, mature trees, and cul-de-sacs75Go, stay aware
- South Millbrook· RaleighSouth Millbrook offers a mix of established mid-century single-family homes, garden apartment complexes, and light commercial and industrial strips in74Go, stay aware
- Glenwood South· RaleighGlenwood South is Raleigh's premier entertainment and nightlife district, lined with trendy restaurants, cocktail bars, breweries, and modern mid-rise74Go, stay aware
- North Juniper· RaleighNorth Juniper is a leafy, mid-century suburban neighborhood characterized by single-family homes, mature trees, and calm streets. It provides a quiet 74Go, stay aware
- North Wilders Grove 2· RaleighLocated in East Raleigh near major transit corridors like New Bern Avenue and I-87, North Wilders Grove 2 is characterized by modest single-family hom74Go, stay aware
- East Millbrook· RaleighEast Millbrook is an established suburban district characterized by mid-century to 1980s single-family homes, apartment complexes, and neighborhood sh73Go, stay aware
- South Rogers Store· RaleighLocated in East Raleigh along the South Rogers Lane corridor, this area features a mix of established single-family subdivisions, newer townhome commu73Go, stay aware
- Markwood· RaleighMarkwood is a mid-century, tree-shaded residential neighborhood nestled in East Raleigh just east of the Raleigh Country Club. It primarily features m73Go, stay aware
- Caraleigh· RaleighCaraleigh is a transitional, historic neighborhood centered around a late 19th-century cotton mill that has since been converted into residential loft73Go, stay aware
- Arrowood· RaleighArrowood is a mature residential community in Northeast Raleigh characterized by mid-century single-family homes, mature tree canopies, and quiet cul-73Go, stay aware
- Angelview· RaleighAngelview is an established residential neighborhood in Southeast Raleigh characterized by single-family homes, mature trees, and quiet cul-de-sacs. I72Go, stay aware
- East Juniper· RaleighEast Juniper is a quiet, primarily residential neighborhood located just east of downtown Raleigh and near Saint Augustine's University. It features a71Go, stay aware
- West Wilders Grove· RaleighWest Wilders Grove is an established East Raleigh community characterized by mid-century single-family homes, modest rental communities, and nearby co71Go, stay aware
- Juniper· RaleighJuniper is a modest residential neighborhood situated just east of central Raleigh, featuring mid-century single-family homes alongside recent residen71Go, stay aware
- North Wilders Grove· RaleighLocated in East Raleigh near major thoroughfares like New Bern Avenue and I-440, North Wilders Grove consists primarily of modest mid-century and mode71Go, stay aware
- Legend Hills· RaleighLegend Hills is an established suburban neighborhood located in East Raleigh, characterized by single-family ranch homes, mature trees, and nearby com68Go, stay aware
- South Juniper· RaleighSouth Juniper is a compact residential pocket in Southeast Raleigh situated between major arteries like Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Poole Roa67Go, stay aware
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- Mount Pleasant· RaleighMount Pleasant is an established Southeast Raleigh neighborhood characterized by modest single-family homes, mature canopy trees, and community church64Caution
- North Southeast Raleigh· RaleighNorth Southeast Raleigh spans the transitional area just east of downtown, stretching along key thoroughfares like New Bern Avenue and Poole Road. It 62Caution
- North Southeast Raleigh 2· RaleighNorth Southeast Raleigh is a diverse, evolving section of the city blending historic mid-century residential streets with growing commercial and trans62Caution
- Southeast Raleigh· RaleighSoutheast Raleigh is a historically significant, culturally vibrant community home to historic Black institutions, green parks, and evolving residenti61Caution