Is Double Tree safe?
Huntsville, Alabama · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Double Tree as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Double Tree
“Go with care. Double Tree is a quiet, primarily residential neighborhood in northwest Huntsville that offers an authentic local feel, but property crime rates in the surrounding district are slightly higher than Huntsville's affluent southern suburbs. Visitors staying in local short-term rentals or visiting family will find it generally peaceful during daytime hours.”
Recent local news in the broader Northwest Huntsville area has focused on municipal investments in infrastructure, code enforcement, and community policing to mitigate opportunistic property crime.
About the area
Double Tree is an established suburban residential enclave situated in West/Northwest Huntsville, characterized by mid-century and ranch-style single-family homes on modest lots. It sits in close proximity to the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), Redstone Arsenal, and the commercial corridors along University Drive and Jordan Lane.
- Suburban / Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
- Established
Walking and biking in Double Tree
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 34/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or direct greenway connections inside the subdivision, and no public bike-share stations are present.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Primarily owner-occupied, stable residential streetscapes with low pass-through vehicle traffic
- Convenient driving access to UAH, Cummings Research Park, and MidCity District
- Affordable lodging and residential alternatives close to major Huntsville aerospace employers
- Broad vehicle ownership and direct highway connectivity to downtown Huntsville
Cons
- Slightly elevated rates of property crime and vehicle break-ins compared to Madison or South Huntsville
- Very low pedestrian infrastructure with minimal sidewalks throughout the interior streets
- Lack of immediate neighborhood retail or dining within comfortable walking distance
- Subdued street lighting in some residential cul-de-sacs and side streets at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a factor within the residential interior of Double Tree, though occasional unhoused individuals may be seen along the commercial stretches of nearby University Drive.
What Double Tree is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents commuting to work and school, feeling safe for morning walks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet residential environment with minimal vehicle congestion on interior streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down; standard vigilance regarding car and property security is advised.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and low activity; casual walking is not recommended due to limited lighting and lack of sidewalks.
Transit, parking and getting around
Huntsville Transit (Orbit) provides limited fixed-route bus service along nearby arterial corridors like Holmes Avenue and Jordan Lane, but service is infrequent and requires a car for practical travel.
Street parking in the residential neighborhood is free and readily available with no meters, and homes feature private driveways.
Things to do in Double Tree
- Explore the nearby UAH Campus and visit the Salmon Library or campus art exhibits
- Spend an afternoon at nearby Brahan Spring Park enjoying the disc golf course and lagoons
- Catch a movie or grab dinner at the expanding MidCity District just a short drive west
Local favorites
- M&K Groceries (African and Caribbean Market) · Specialty Grocery Store · 4.5★ (115)A popular nearby neighborhood grocery store offering specialized international spices, meats, and imported goods.
- Viet Huong · Vietnamese Restaurant · 4.6★ (1280)A renowned nearby dining staple on Jordan Lane serving authentic pho, banh mi, and noodle dishes.
- Bandito Burrito Co. · Tex-Mex Restaurant · 4.4★ (1450)An iconic, laid-back Huntsville institution located a short drive south, famous for quick-service burritos and quirky decor.
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.