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Is Clinton Hills safe?

Greensboro, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly

60out of 100

Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.

VibeLoco rates Clinton Hills as “Caution”.

Gogo's take on Clinton Hills

“Go with care. Clinton Hills is an established, modest residential community in southeast Greensboro that is generally quiet during the day but experiences higher incident rates of property crime and occasional violent crime relative to the city average. Visitors passing through or visiting residents will encounter few issues in daylight, but standard precautions are recommended at night.”

Local news coverage in southeastern Greensboro frequently highlights community safety initiatives and police patrols addressing localized property thefts and sporadic shots-fired incidents along nearby arterial corridors.

About the area

Clinton Hills is a quiet, mid-century residential neighborhood situated in southeastern Greensboro near major thoroughfares like Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Florida Street. It consists largely of modest single-family ranch homes, mature trees, and community churches. While not a primary tourist hub, it offers proximity to south Greensboro's parks, golf facilities, and local dining corridors.

  • Residential
  • Quiet Suburb
  • Car-Dependent
  • Mid-Century

Walking and biking in Clinton Hills

Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 38/100

There is no dedicated bike-share system in this neighborhood, and interior streets lack dedicated bike lanes, though nearby Barber Park connects to local multi-use paved greenway paths.

Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice

Pros

  • Established, quiet residential grid with low through-traffic on interior neighborhood streets
  • Close proximity to major regional recreational hubs like Barber Park and Gillespie Golf Course
  • High level of vehicle access and quick arterial connections to downtown Greensboro and Interstate 40

Cons

  • Property crime and motor vehicle break-in rates are elevated compared to northwest Greensboro suburbs
  • Census indicators show below-average median household incomes and higher localized poverty rates
  • Limited street lighting and sidewalk coverage on secondary residential streets

Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the residential interior of Clinton Hills, though individuals experiencing homelessness and occasional panhandling may be observed along commercial intersections on nearby East Florida Street and Randleman Road.

What Clinton Hills is like at each time of day

Morning · 5a – 11a
Peaceful and calm as residents commute to work, with minimal pedestrian traffic and high perceived safety.
Afternoon · 11a – 5p
Low-key neighborhood atmosphere with occasional walkers and service vehicles navigating the residential roads.
Evening · 5p – 10p
Quiet settling in, though visitors should remain mindful of poorly lit blocks and stick to well-traveled routes.
Late night · 10p – 5a
Streets are deserted and dimly lit; walking alone is not advised due to periodic property crime and elevated incident risks in surrounding sectors.

Transit, parking and getting around

Public transit is provided by the Greensboro Transit Agency (GTA), with Route 15 and Route 4 serving the surrounding corridors of Florida Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, providing connections to the J. Douglas Galyon Depot downtown.

Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with ample driveway space and unrestricted curb parking along most residential streets.

Things to do in Clinton Hills

  • Play a round of nine holes at the historic Gillespie Golf Course just minutes away
  • Spend an afternoon enjoying the walking trails, playground, and splash pad at nearby Barber Park
  • Attend community events and sports tournaments at the Simkins Indoor Sports Pavilion

Local favorites

  • Stephanie's Restaurant · Southern Restaurant · 4.3★ (1150)
    A beloved staple nearby serving generous portions of classic Southern soul food, fried chicken, and homestyle sides.
  • Gillespie Golf Course · Golf Course · 4.4★ (230)
    A historic, municipal 9-hole course featuring a driving range, practice greens, and community youth programs.
  • Barber Park · City Park · 4.6★ (1820)
    A sprawling regional park featuring extensive nature trails, picnic shelters, an amphitheater, and disc golf.

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.