Is Duggar Farms safe?
Auburn, Alabama · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Duggar Farms as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Duggar Farms
“Go. Duggar Farms is an exceptionally safe and quiet master-planned residential neighborhood in Auburn. Violent crime is virtually nonexistent, and the area offers a secure, family-friendly environment, though visitors will need a personal vehicle to access amenities.”
About the area
Duggar Farms is a modern, upscale residential subdivision located on the outskirts of Auburn, Alabama. It features well-maintained single-family homes, manicured lawns, and quiet cul-de-sacs favored by university faculty, professionals, and young families.
- Suburban / Peaceful
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Master-Planned
Walking and biking in Duggar Farms
Walk score: 8/100 · Bike score: 22/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations in the immediate vicinity, but the internal subdivision streets are safe for casual riding and connect via collector roads to wider Auburn bike routes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are negligible and well below state and national benchmarks.
- High median household incomes and strong homeownership rates foster a stable, well-maintained neighborhood.
- Extremely peaceful residential streets with very little through-traffic.
Cons
- Entirely car-dependent with no retail, dining, or grocery options within walking distance.
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins when cars are left unlocked on driveways.
- Limited street lighting along some connecting access roads after dark.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not present in this quiet residential subdivision. Most support services and emergency shelters in Lee County are located several miles away in central Auburn and Opelika.
What Duggar Farms is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Crisp and peaceful with neighbors walking dogs, jogging, and school buses making regular morning rounds.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and safe with low vehicle traffic and occasional postal or delivery vehicles.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-centered with residents arriving home and children playing in front yards.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and tranquil with no nightlife disturbances, feeling very secure for residents and visitors.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no fixed-route public transit in Duggar Farms. Lee-Russell Public Transit offers county-wide demand-response van service by reservation, but a personal vehicle is essential.
Parking is completely hassle-free with ample private driveways, two-car garages, and free, unrestricted curb parking on residential streets.
Things to do in Duggar Farms
- Take a morning jog or leisurely stroll along the paved sidewalks of the subdivision.
- Visit nearby Kiesel Park to enjoy its expansive dog park, walking loop, and historic Nunn-Winston House.
- Take a short drive to downtown Auburn to tour Auburn University's campus and historic Toomer's Corner.
Local favorites
- Niffer's Place · American Restaurant · 4.3★ (2250)A long-running Auburn casual dining staple famous for specialty burgers, fish bowls, and family-friendly patio dining.
- Lucy's · Modern American Restaurant · 4.6★ (1280)A bright, upscale neighborhood eatery serving seasonal coastal-inspired dishes, craft cocktails, and brunch.
- Bow & Arrow · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.5★ (1420)Chef David Bancroft's acclaimed smokehouse blending traditional Texas barbecue with classic Southern sides.
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.