Is Boulevard Heights safe?
Atlanta, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Boulevard Heights as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Boulevard Heights
“Go. Boulevard Heights is a quiet, leafy residential enclave in southeast Atlanta with a welcoming neighborhood feel. While visitors should take standard urban precautions against opportunistic car break-ins, violent crime is relatively rare compared to surrounding urban corridors.”
Recent local updates center on continued infrastructure paving and segment construction along the adjacent BeltLine Southside Trail corridor.
About the area
Boulevard Heights is a charming, primarily residential neighborhood situated just south of Grant Park and east of Chosewood Park. Characterized by Craftsman bungalows, newer modern builds, and abundant green space, it offers direct access to the Atlanta BeltLine Southside Trail.
- Quiet Residential
- BeltLine Adjacent
- Tree-Lined
- Laid-Back
Walking and biking in Boulevard Heights
Walk score: 52/100 · Bike score: 68/100
The neighborhood features excellent direct connectivity to the Atlanta BeltLine Southside Trail, linking cyclists to Grant Park, Reynoldstown, and the Eastside Trail.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Direct access to the Atlanta BeltLine Southside Trail and Boulevard Crossing Park
- High rates of homeownership and strong median household incomes surpassing citywide averages
- Lower rates of violent crime compared to the wider Atlanta metro baseline
Cons
- Occasional property crimes, primarily vehicle break-ins and package theft
- Limited immediate commercial corridors within the neighborhood interior
- Bordering major traffic corridors like Boulevard SE and McDonough Boulevard that experience heavier cut-through traffic
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential streets, though occasional unhoused individuals may be seen along the commercial stretch of Boulevard SE or near transit stops.
What Boulevard Heights is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers, joggers, and residents heading out for their morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet on residential streets, with steady recreational traffic near the BeltLine and park.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Pleasant and safe for an evening walk, though side streets are dimly lit in select pockets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally quiet and low-activity; standard caution is advised when walking unlit side streets alone.
Transit, parking and getting around
MARTA operates local bus route 42 along Boulevard SE, connecting directly to the Five Points station downtown and Lakewood/Fort McPherson rail station.
Street parking throughout the neighborhood is free, unmetered, and generally easy to find along residential streets.
Things to do in Boulevard Heights
- Walk, run, or bike along the BeltLine Southside Trail corridor bordering the neighborhood
- Play sports or relax in the open fields at Boulevard Crossing Park
- Explore the historic tree canopy and architectural variety along quiet neighborhood streets
Local favorites
- Mezcalito's Cocina & Tequila Bar · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)Neighborhood staple serving hearty Mexican plates, tacos, and an extensive tequila selection.
- Eventide Brewing · Brewery · 4.7★ (380)Relaxed community brewery nearby offering craft ales, lagers, and an open patio space.
- Community Grounds Cafe · Coffee Shop · 4.8★ (420)Cozy community-focused coffee house serving espresso drinks, baked goods, and breakfast sandwiches.
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.