Is Durant safe?
Tampa, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Durant as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Durant
“Go. Durant is a quiet, low-density rural and semi-suburban community in eastern Hillsborough County with low rates of violent crime and a strong presence of owner-occupied single-family homes. While it offers minimal tourist attractions and requires a vehicle to navigate, visitors looking for outdoor recreation or rural scenery will find it peaceful and secure.”
About the area
Durant is an unincorporated area east of Brandon and south of Plant City characterized by citrus groves, horse farms, and scattered residential subdivisions. It presents an authentic slice of central Florida's agricultural heritage while slowly integrating modern suburban neighborhoods.
- Rural / Agricultural
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet & Spread Out
- Family-Oriented
Walking and biking in Durant
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no dedicated municipal bike-share stations or protected bike lanes, but nearby Alafia River State Park offers world-class off-road mountain bike trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than the Hillsborough County and Tampa city averages
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained semi-rural acreage properties
- Peaceful, quiet environment with minimal urban congestion
Cons
- Dark, unlit country roads lack sidewalks and create hazards for pedestrians after dusk
- Virtually no public transit options, leaving visitors entirely reliant on personal vehicles
- Emergency response times can be longer than in denser urban parts of the county
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Durant due to its low-density, rural nature and absence of centralized services or transit hubs.
What Durant is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with light commuter traffic and agricultural activity on main county roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and sunny, feeling very safe around local schools, farms, and neighborhood pockets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential, though limited street lighting requires caution when driving two-lane roads.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and sparse with almost no foot traffic; street safety is high but isolated stretches can feel lonely.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) does not operate regular fixed-route bus service directly into rural Durant, meaning visitors need a car or ride-hailing services for transportation.
Parking is abundant and free in private driveways, roadside business lots, and trail access areas without any metered parking or paid garages.
Things to do in Durant
- Explore nature trails and mountain biking paths at nearby Alafia River State Park
- Pick seasonal produce and enjoy baked goods at local roadside farm stands
- Paddle and spot wildlife along the scenic Alafia River corridors nearby
Local favorites
- The Corner Cafe · Cafe & Country Diner · 4.6★ (320)A cozy, down-home eatery serving classic Southern breakfasts, hot sandwiches, and homemade desserts.
- Durant Grocery · Convenience & Deli · 4.2★ (95)A staple rural convenience store offering daily essentials, cold drinks, and quick deli fare.
- Keel & Curley Winery at Keel Farms · Winery & Brewery · 4.6★ (2850)A popular regional destination located just north offering fruit wines, craft beers, and farm tours.
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.