Is Brandt Hills & Meadowbrook safe?
Tallahassee, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Brandt Hills & Meadowbrook as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Brandt Hills & Meadowbrook
“Go. Brandt Hills and Meadowbrook form a calm, established residential pocket in north-central Tallahassee that is generally safe for visitors and residents alike. While occasional property crimes like car break-ins occur near major perimeter roads, violent crime rates remain well below the citywide average. Practice standard urban precautions at night along surrounding commercial corridors.”
About the area
Brandt Hills and Meadowbrook are leafy, mid-century neighborhoods characterized by rolling hills, mature live oaks, and modest single-family ranch homes. Located just north of Midtown, the area provides quiet suburban-style streets with quick access to central Tallahassee dining and parks.
- Quiet Residential
- Tree-Lined / Canopy
- Suburban Feel
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Brandt Hills & Meadowbrook
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 44/100
No dedicated protected bike lanes exist inside the neighborhood, but traffic speeds are low; connections to the Lake Overstreet and Midtown trails require riding along busier arterials.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime rates compared to broader Tallahassee city averages
- High homeownership rate and stable, well-maintained residential properties
- Quiet neighborhood streets with minimal through-traffic
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes and vehicle burglaries
- Limited street lighting on interior residential lanes at night
- Car-dependent layout with scarce pedestrian infrastructure
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically absent within the interior neighborhood streets, though some panhandling can be observed around commercial plazas along North Monroe Street.
What Brandt Hills & Meadowbrook is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with residents walking dogs and low vehicular traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe for general outdoor activity, though interior streets lack sidewalks in many spots.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential ambiance; walking is safe, though reflective gear is recommended due to sporadic street lighting.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic; generally peaceful, though standard precautions against property theft apply.
Transit, parking and getting around
StarMetro provides bus service along peripheral thoroughfares such as North Monroe Street and Tharpe Street, but internal streets have no direct transit lines.
Free residential street parking and private driveways dominate the area, with ample free surface lot parking at nearby shopping plazas.
Things to do in Brandt Hills & Meadowbrook
- Walk or jog along the quiet canopy-covered residential streets
- Explore nearby Lake Ella for lakeside walking and local food trucks
- Visit the adjacent Midtown shopping and dining strip on North Monroe and Thomasville Road
Local favorites
- Midtown Caboose · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1820)Popular local spot known for creative burgers, sandwiches, and a relaxed patio atmosphere just south of the neighborhood.
- Black Dog Cafe on the Lake · Coffee Shop · 4.6★ (980)Scenic lakeside cafe serving specialty coffees, pastries, and outdoor seating near Lake Ella.
- RedEye Coffee - Midtown · Coffee Shop · 4.7★ (510)Community-focused coffee house serving ethically sourced roasts and light bites.
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.