Is Cedar Hills safe?
Clinton, Mississippi · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Cedar Hills as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Cedar Hills
“Go. Cedar Hills is a quiet, well-kept residential neighborhood in Clinton that offers a peaceful and very safe suburban atmosphere. Visitors visiting family or staying locally will find standard suburban comforts with minimal safety concerns beyond basic personal property vigilance.”
About the area
Cedar Hills is an established residential neighborhood in Clinton, Mississippi, featuring mid-century single-family homes, mature trees, and low-traffic streets. Located just minutes from Mississippi College and historic Olde Towne Clinton, it serves as a tranquil bedroom community within the Jackson metropolitan area.
- Suburban Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Cedar Hills
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 33/100
There are no dedicated bike-share stations; cyclists share neighborhood streets and can connect to the multi-use pathways at Traceway Park or the nearby Natchez Trace Parkway.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates well below the Jackson metropolitan average
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes and low property vacancy
- Close proximity to Clinton's historic district, college amenities, and Traceway Park
- Stable middle-income base with strong community engagement and municipal services
Cons
- Isolated incidents of opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Virtually no commercial amenities or dining directly within the residential subdivision boundaries
- Lack of sidewalks and streetlights on several interior residential loops
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Cedar Hills or the immediate surrounding residential subdivisions.
What Cedar Hills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs and heading out for morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and safe with minimal vehicle traffic and clear residential sightlines.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential; neighbors are often outside, making street walking comfortable.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet with low illumination in spots; safe, though general nighttime situational awareness is prudent.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is virtually nonexistent in this neighborhood; JTRAN serves parts of Jackson, but Clinton relies on private personal vehicles or rideshare services.
Free and ample private driveway parking throughout the neighborhood, with easy street parking available along residential curb lines.
Things to do in Cedar Hills
- Stroll or jog along the quiet, tree-lined residential streets connecting toward nearby municipal parks
- Explore the brick-paved streets, local shops, and cafes in historic Olde Towne Clinton just a short drive away
- Visit nearby Traceway Park for soccer fields, baseball diamonds, and walking paths
Local favorites
- 303 Jefferson · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1120)Popular local eatery in historic Clinton offering steaks, craft burgers, and Southern comfort dishes in a rustic setting.
- The Froghead Grill · Cajun & Creole Restaurant · 4.3★ (1450)Laid-back regional staple serving po'boys, seafood platters, and pub classics.
- Brick Street Treats · Ice Cream Shop · 4.8★ (320)Charming sweet shop serving premium hard-scoop ice cream and treats on historic Jefferson Street.
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.