Is Amys Acres safe?
Tampa, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Amys Acres as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Amys Acres
“Go with care. Amys Acres is an unassuming residential enclave that sees limited visitor traffic and generally quiet neighborhood streets during daylight. While not a tourist hotspot, basic awareness of property crime and traffic along nearby commercial corridors is advised.”
About the area
Amys Acres is a small, low-density residential neighborhood located in the eastern quadrant of the Tampa metropolitan area. Characterized by modest single-family homes, mature trees, and proximity to major commercial arterial roads, it functions as a commuter-oriented residential enclave.
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Working-Class
- Suburban
Walking and biking in Amys Acres
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 41/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations or dedicated bike lanes within the neighborhood, making cycling best suited for local residential streets rather than commuting.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Suburban-style quiet with minimal commercial foot traffic on residential interior streets
- Close driving access to major regional entertainment hubs like the Florida State Fairgrounds
- High proportion of established single-family homes providing neighborhood stability
Cons
- Elevated rates of opportunistic property crimes and vehicle thefts compared to suburban Hillsborough County averages
- Lack of cohesive pedestrian infrastructure, including intermittent sidewalks and limited street lighting
- Below-average median household income with pockets of aging housing stock
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential blocks, though unhoused individuals and occasional panhandling can be observed at major commercial intersections nearby.
What Amys Acres is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and uneventful as residents commute, feeling safe for morning walks with standard vigilance.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet with scattered local residential traffic and clear visibility along neighborhood streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity winds down quickly; interior streets remain peaceful while adjacent corridors experience heavy vehicle traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Dim lighting on secondary roads increases property crime vulnerability; walking alone after dark is not advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) operates regional bus lines along major peripheral corridors like Hillsborough Avenue and Orient Road, though interior streets require personal vehicles or rideshares.
Free private driveway and residential street parking is plentiful, and nearby shopping plazas feature large, open surface lots with no metered zones.
Things to do in Amys Acres
- Explore unique flora and peaceful boardwalk trails at nearby Eureka Springs Conservation Park
- Catch a live concert or event at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre and Florida State Fairgrounds nearby
- Experience Sunday morning waterfront Thai street food at Wat Mongkolratanaram along the Palm River
Local favorites
- Brocato's Sandwich Shop · Cuban Restaurant · 4.4★ (3900)Historic Tampa institution renowned for colossal Cuban sandwiches and signature deviled crab.
- Wat Mongkolratanaram · Cultural Landmark & Food Market · 4.8★ (2950)Serene Buddhist temple known across the region for its bustling Sunday waterfront street food market.
- Eureka Springs Regional Park · Botanical Park · 4.6★ (1100)Lush county nature reserve featuring shaded boardwalks, rare tropical plants, and natural spring water.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.