Cities / Tallahassee
Is Tallahassee, FL safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 79 Tallahassee neighborhoods we score (average 78/100), 63 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 16 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
Safest neighborhoods in Tallahassee
- 1Ox Bottom & Lake McBride· TallahasseeSituated in the rolling hills of northeast Tallahassee, Ox Bottom & Lake McBride is an upscale, tranquil community defined by scenic canopy roads and…95Go
- 2Summerbrooke & Ox Bottom Manor· TallahasseeLocated in Northeast Tallahassee, Summerbrooke and Ox Bottom Manor are premier master-planned suburban communities known for rolling hills, golf…95Go
- 3Rosehill & Bobbin Brook· TallahasseeRosehill and Bobbin Brook are prestigious, heavily wooded residential communities situated in northeast Tallahassee just south of Maclay Gardens. The…95Go
- 4Centerville· TallahasseeLocated in northeast Leon County, Centerville encompasses upscale conservation subdivisions, historic horse farms, and pristine moss-draped canopy…94Go
- 5Northampton & Centerville Road· TallahasseeNorthampton is an established, picturesque residential neighborhood situated along the canopy-lined Centerville Road in Northeast Tallahassee. The…94Go
All Tallahassee neighborhoods by safety score
Go — 42 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Ox Bottom & Lake McBride· TallahasseeSituated in the rolling hills of northeast Tallahassee, Ox Bottom & Lake McBride is an upscale, tranquil community defined by scenic canopy roads and…95Go
- Summerbrooke & Ox Bottom Manor· TallahasseeLocated in Northeast Tallahassee, Summerbrooke and Ox Bottom Manor are premier master-planned suburban communities known for rolling hills, golf…95Go
- Rosehill & Bobbin Brook· TallahasseeRosehill and Bobbin Brook are prestigious, heavily wooded residential communities situated in northeast Tallahassee just south of Maclay Gardens. The…95Go
- Centerville· TallahasseeLocated in northeast Leon County, Centerville encompasses upscale conservation subdivisions, historic horse farms, and pristine moss-draped canopy…94Go
- Northampton & Centerville Road· TallahasseeNorthampton is an established, picturesque residential neighborhood situated along the canopy-lined Centerville Road in Northeast Tallahassee. The…94Go
- Killearn Lakes & Bradfordville· TallahasseeSituated in far northeast Leon County, Killearn Lakes and Bradfordville feature master-planned communities, private lakes, and modern shopping…94Go
- Golden Eagle & Killearn Lakes North· TallahasseeGolden Eagle and Killearn Lakes North are prestigious, master-planned suburban communities situated in northeast Leon County. The area features…94Go
- Luna Plantation & Meridian· TallahasseeSituated along Tallahassee's historic North Meridian canopy road, Luna Plantation and adjacent enclaves feature sprawling estate homes set amid…94Go
- Buck Lake· TallahasseeBuck Lake is an upscale, master-planned suburban enclave nestled in eastern Tallahassee near lush greenways and pine canopies. It primarily consists…93Go
- Iamonia & Bradfordville North· TallahasseeIamonia and Bradfordville North represent the serene, upscale northern fringe of Leon County, characterized by moss-draped canopy roads, historic…93Go
- Betton Hills· TallahasseeBetton Hills is an established, picturesque neighborhood in northeast Tallahassee defined by rolling hills, expansive mid-century homes, and lush…92Go
- Lafayette Oaks & Canopy· TallahasseeLafayette Oaks and the newer Canopy master-planned development form a picturesque, tree-shaded enclave on Tallahassee's northeast side. The area is…92Go
- SouthWood· TallahasseeDesigned as a traditional neighborhood development in southeast Tallahassee, SouthWood centers around picturesque parks, moss-draped live oaks, and a…92Go
- Killearn Estates· TallahasseeKillearn Estates is an established, master-planned residential neighborhood in northeast Tallahassee featuring rolling hills, lakes, and…92Go
- Piney Z· TallahasseePiney Z is an established, tree-filled master-planned community situated in southeast Tallahassee bordered by scenic Piney Z Lake and the Lafayette…91Go
- Killearn Acres· TallahasseeKillearn Acres is a quiet, heavily wooded master-planned community in northeast Tallahassee characterized by 1970s and 1980s single-family homes on…91Go
- Waverly Hills· TallahasseeWaverly Hills is an upscale, established neighborhood in north-central Tallahassee known for rolling topography, mid-century homes, and dense…90Go
- Liberty Ridge & Shaw Plantation· TallahasseeLiberty Ridge and Shaw Plantation are established upscale subdivisions situated in northeast Tallahassee characterized by expansive wooded lots…90Go
- Royal Oaks & Foxcroft· TallahasseeNestled in northeast Tallahassee near the Midtown corridor, Royal Oaks and Foxcroft are classic Southern suburban neighborhoods characterized by…90Go
- Chaires South & Waterford· TallahasseeChaires South & Waterford is an expansive, tranquil residential area east of Tallahassee characterized by large-lot single-family homes, rolling…90Go
- Chaires & Capitola· TallahasseeChaires and Capitola are sprawling, unincorporated rural-suburban communities located on the eastern fringe of Leon County. Characterized by large…90Go
- Avondale & Goose Creek· TallahasseeAvondale and Goose Creek are tranquil, leafy residential communities in eastern Tallahassee characterized by single-family homes, large wooded lots…89Go
- Arbor Hill & Killearn South· TallahasseeLocated in northeast Tallahassee just north of Interstate 10, Arbor Hill and Killearn South comprise leafy suburban subdivisions characterized by…89Go
- Miccosukee· TallahasseeMiccosukee is a historic, rural community in northeastern Leon County known for its moss-draped live oak canopy roads, rolling pastoral properties…88Go
- Myers Park & Woodland Drives· TallahasseeTucked directly south of Cascades Park, Myers Park and Woodland Drives features historic homes, rolling hills, and mature canopy roads draped in…88Go
- Melody Hills & Betton Oaks· TallahasseeNestled in the desirable northeast corridor of Tallahassee, Melody Hills and Betton Oaks offer an established, quiet suburban atmosphere with…87Go
- Meridian Hills· TallahasseeLocated along Tallahassee's renowned North Meridian corridor, Meridian Hills is defined by rolling hills, expansive yards, and towering live oaks…87Go
- Weems Plantation & Park Charleston· TallahasseeWeems Plantation and Park Charleston are master-planned suburban neighborhoods characterized by single-family homes, cul-de-sacs, and mature…87Go
- Lakeshore & Brandon Woods· TallahasseeNestled near the western shores of Lake Jackson, Lakeshore and Brandon Woods is an expansive residential enclave composed primarily of single-family…86Go
- Heritage Hills & Woodrun· TallahasseeLocated on Tallahassee's quieter eastern side, Heritage Hills and Woodrun features tree-canopied residential streets and mid-century to modern…86Go
- Eastgate· TallahasseeEastgate is a mature, wooded residential community situated in northeast Tallahassee, characterized by classic mid-to-late 20th-century single-family…86Go
- Lafayette· TallahasseeLafayette is an attractive, leafy neighborhood located just east of downtown Tallahassee, centered around the beloved Lafayette Park and Community…84Go
- Indianhead Acres & Lehigh· TallahasseeNestled just southeast of downtown Tallahassee, Indianhead Acres and Lehigh are leafy, mid-century neighborhoods famous for streets named 'Nene' and…83Go
- Richview Park & Camelot· TallahasseeRichview Park and Camelot are adjacent residential subdivisions characterized by mid-century and 1970s ranch homes on generous, wooded lots. Located…83Go
- Huntington Woods· TallahasseeHuntington Woods is a mature, tree-canopied subdivision located in the rolling hills of northwest Tallahassee. The neighborhood consists primarily of…82Go
- Midtown & Los Robles· TallahasseeSituated just north of downtown, Midtown and the adjacent historic Los Robles neighborhood offer an appealing blend of shaded 1920s Spanish and…82Go
- Woodville· TallahasseeLocated just south of Tallahassee along the St. Marks Trail corridor, Woodville is a wooded, low-density community known for its rural charm and easy…82Go
- Fort Braden· TallahasseeLocated along State Road 20 west of Tallahassee, Fort Braden is an unincorporated, heavily wooded area known for its proximity to Lake Talquin. It…82Go
- Brandt Hills & Meadowbrook· TallahasseeBrandt Hills and Meadowbrook are leafy, mature mid-century suburban neighborhoods located just east of Tallahassee's Midtown and the TMH medical…80Go
- Downtown & Lafayette Park· TallahasseeDowntown Tallahassee serves as the seat of state and county government, featuring monuments, museums, and business-focused dining, while adjacent…80Go
- Old St. Augustine Road· TallahasseeOld St. Augustine Road is an iconic canopy-road corridor in southeast Tallahassee known for its moss-draped live oaks, established residential…80Go
- Lake Jackson South & Bellwood· TallahasseeSituated just south of Lake Jackson in northwest Tallahassee, this area features quiet residential subdivisions, rolling hills, and lush canopy…80Go
Go, stay aware — 21 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Gum Road & Ochlockonee· TallahasseeThis semi-rural corridor west of central Tallahassee is defined by spacious single-family homes, modest acreage, and immediate access to Lake Talquin…78Go, stay aware
- Lakewood & Riverwood Acres· TallahasseeLakewood and Riverwood Acres are established, heavily wooded residential communities situated near Lake Jackson in northwest Tallahassee. The area…78Go, stay aware
- Westridge & San Luis Ridge· TallahasseeWestridge and San Luis Ridge are established residential neighborhoods in northwest Tallahassee characterized by rolling topography, mature tree…76Go, stay aware
- Crown Ridge & Sunshine Estates· TallahasseeCrown Ridge and Sunshine Estates are mature, tree-lined residential neighborhoods situated in northwest Tallahassee. Composed predominantly of…76Go, stay aware
- San Luis· TallahasseeLocated in northwest Tallahassee, San Luis is a scenic, rolling neighborhood anchored by Mission San Luis and its adjacent forested park. It is…76Go, stay aware
- Plantation Woods· TallahasseePlantation Woods is a quiet, tree-canopied residential enclave in northwest Tallahassee featuring modest single-family homes and mature landscaping…76Go, stay aware
- FSU Stadium District· TallahasseeSurrounding Doak Campbell Stadium on Florida State University's western campus edge, this district blends collegiate athletic facilities with modern…76Go, stay aware
- Parkside & Town and Country· TallahasseeSituated just east of downtown Tallahassee, Parkside and Town and Country features quiet, tree-canopied streets dominated by well-kept mid-century…76Go, stay aware
- Forest Heights & Holly Hills· TallahasseeForest Heights and Holly Hills are mid-century suburban neighborhoods characterized by rolling terrain, mature oak trees, and single-family ranch…76Go, stay aware
- Inglewood & Reece Park· TallahasseeInglewood & Reece Park is a leafy, residential neighborhood characterized by mid-century ranch homes, large canopy trees, and quiet residential…76Go, stay aware
- Wellswood & Macon· TallahasseeWellswood and Macon is a leafy, mid-century residential neighborhood situated just northwest of Midtown Tallahassee. Characterized by ranch-style…75Go, stay aware
- Levy Park & Lake Ella· TallahasseeSurrounding picturesque Lake Ella, this established mid-century neighborhood features moss-draped live oaks, historic bungalows, and vibrant local…75Go, stay aware
- Governor's Square & Victory Garden· TallahasseeAnchored by Governor's Square Mall and the bustling Apalachee Parkway corridor, this area blends commercial shopping centers with quiet residential…75Go, stay aware
- Oak Ridge & Belair· TallahasseeOak Ridge and Belair are low-density, wooded residential communities situated on the southern outskirts of Tallahassee near the Leon County rural…74Go, stay aware
- Astoria Park· TallahasseeAstoria Park is an established, canopy-shaded residential neighborhood located in northwest Tallahassee just south of Lake Jackson. The community…74Go, stay aware
- Midtown West & Springfield· TallahasseeMidtown West and the adjacent Springfield area serve as Tallahassee's primary hub for independent boutiques, craft cocktail bars, and neighborhood…73Go, stay aware
- Old Bainbridge Road & Gwynndale· TallahasseeOld Bainbridge Road and Gwynndale is an established, canopy-tree-lined suburban sector in northwest Tallahassee near Lake Jackson. It features a mix…73Go, stay aware
- CollegeTown· TallahasseeCollegeTown is a vibrant, pedestrian-oriented entertainment and residential district located directly south of the Florida State University campus…72Go, stay aware
- Chapel Ridge· TallahasseeChapel Ridge is an energetic, student-centric residential area located on the western periphery of Florida State University in Tallahassee. It is…71Go, stay aware
- All Saints District· TallahasseeAll Saints District is a compact, bohemian urban pocket known for indie eateries, colorful murals, and historic industrial buildings repurposed into…71Go, stay aware
- Prince Murat Hills & Elberta Empire· TallahasseePrince Murat Hills and Elberta Empire are interconnected residential neighborhoods located just west of the Florida State University campus in…69Go, stay aware
Caution — 15 areas
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
- Munson & Springhill Road· TallahasseeLocated on the southern fringe of Tallahassee, the Munson and Springhill Road corridor is characterized by pine woodlands, utility facilities, modest…64Caution
- Amelia Circle & The Timbers· TallahasseeAmelia Circle and The Timbers form a dense, mostly residential community located just west of Florida State University and close to Tallahassee…63Caution
- Bloxham Terrace· TallahasseeBloxham Terrace is a compact, predominantly residential neighborhood located just south of downtown Tallahassee and close to the FAMU campus. It…62Caution
- Lake Bradford & Seminole Manor· TallahasseeLake Bradford and Seminole Manor form a wooded, largely residential enclave in southwest Tallahassee defined by mid-century single-family homes…61Caution
- FAMU & South Bronough· TallahasseeFAMU & South Bronough centers on Florida A&M University's historic hilltop campus just south of downtown Tallahassee. The neighborhood blends…60Caution
- Paul Russell Road· TallahasseePaul Russell Road is a mixed-use east-west arterial corridor in southeastern Tallahassee connecting South Monroe Street with Blairstone Road. It is…59Caution
- West Pensacola Street· TallahasseeWest Pensacola Street is a busy mixed-use commercial and residential corridor stretching west from the Florida State University campus toward…58Caution
- West Tennessee Street· TallahasseeWest Tennessee Street (US-90) is a major commercial artery bordering the north edge of Florida State University, dominated by college bars, fast-food…57Caution
- Jake Gaither & Henrietta· TallahasseeSituated just south of Florida A&M University, Jake Gaither & Henrietta is a quiet, historically African American community centered around its…55Caution
- Apalachee Ridge Estates· TallahasseeApalachee Ridge Estates is an established mid-century residential community situated in South Tallahassee, characterized by modest single-family…53Caution
- Bond & College Terrace· TallahasseeGreater Bond and College Terrace form a historic African American neighborhood located just south of FAMU in Tallahassee. The area features modest…50Caution
- Frenchtown· TallahasseeFrenchtown is one of Florida's oldest historically Black communities, situated directly northwest of downtown Tallahassee and just north of Florida…49Caution
- Providence & Callen· TallahasseeProvidence and Callen is an established residential enclave located just southwest of central Tallahassee and close to Florida A&M University…48Caution
- Greater Bond & Villa Mitchell· TallahasseeGreater Bond and Villa Mitchell are historic residential neighborhoods situated just south of Florida A&M University (FAMU) in Southside Tallahassee…48Caution
- Griffin Heights· TallahasseeGriffin Heights is a predominantly African American residential community located directly north of Florida State University and West Tennessee…46Caution
No-go after dark — 1 area
Not recommended for casual walking around.
Tallahassee safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Tallahassee?
Ox Bottom & Lake McBride scores highest at 95/100, followed by Summerbrooke & Ox Bottom Manor (95) and Rosehill & Bobbin Brook (95).
Is Tallahassee safe to walk at night?
In the 42 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 16 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.
Which Tallahassee areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are South City (38), Griffin Heights (46), Greater Bond & Villa Mitchell (48). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score Tallahassee neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.