Is Audobon Forest safe?
Atlanta, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Audobon Forest as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Audobon Forest
“Go with care. Audubon Forest is an established, peaceful, and historically affluent residential enclave in Southwest Atlanta that is generally safe for daytime visits. While the neighborhood itself enjoys low violent crime rates, visitors should maintain basic situational awareness regarding property crime and when navigating major arterial corridors nearby.”
About the area
Audubon Forest is a quiet, heavily wooded mid-century neighborhood in Southwest Atlanta known for its expansive ranch-style homes and deep sense of community pride. It offers a secluded, suburban atmosphere within city limits, featuring pristine residential streets and access to nearby natural green spaces.
- Quiet & Residential
- Historic / Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
- Suburban Feel
Walking and biking in Audobon Forest
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 28/100
The neighborhood lacks dedicated bike lanes and bike-share stations, but provides access to the paved Lionel Hampton Trail segment of the Southwest BeltLine connector system nearby.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes fostering neighborhood stability
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to broader Southwest Atlanta averages
- Lush tree canopy and quiet residential streets with minimal through-traffic
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crime, primarily vehicle break-ins
- Car-dependent layout with virtually no commercial amenities inside the neighborhood borders
- Proximity to higher-crime commercial transit corridors along MLK Jr. Drive and Cascade Road
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential interior of Audubon Forest, though occasional unhoused individuals may be seen along major retail intersections on nearby Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
What Audobon Forest is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with residents walking dogs and low vehicular traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe for jogging or walking along residential streets under shaded tree canopies.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet as residents return home, though limited street lighting means pedestrians should carry illumination.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and silent with minimal activity; driving is recommended over walking.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by MARTA; MARTA Bus Route 68 runs along Benjamin E. Mays Drive, connecting riders to the Hamilton E. Holmes rail station (Blue Line) located about 2 miles north.
Parking is exclusively free on-street parking or private residential driveways, with no paid meters or parking garages present.
Things to do in Audobon Forest
- Hike or jog along the Lionel Hampton-Beecher Hills Park trails nearby
- Take an architectural driving tour admiring mid-century modern and custom ranch homes
- Play a round of golf or visit the driving range at the nearby Alfred Tup Holmes Golf Course
Local favorites
- Barber Bistro · American Restaurant · 4.3★ (420)A popular neighborhood spot on nearby Cascade Road offering hearty brunch and comfort food.
- Local Green Atlanta · Vegan & Healthy Restaurant · 4.6★ (510)Health-focused fast-casual eatery serving vegan bowls, seafood wraps, and smoothies nearby.
- Buzz Coffee and Wine · Coffee Shop & Wine Bar · 4.7★ (310)A chic community gathering spot serving specialty espresso drinks and curated wines in Cascade Heights.
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.