Is East Highpoint safe?
Largo, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates East Highpoint as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on East Highpoint
“Go with care. East Highpoint is primarily a working-class residential and light-industrial pocket bordering St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport. While daytime commercial visits or airport transit are generally uneventful, property crime, theft, and occasional late-night disturbances mean visitors should maintain standard urban awareness.”
Local law enforcement continues regular patrols addressing localized property theft and vehicular infractions along the Ulmerton Road and Roosevelt Boulevard corridors.
About the area
East Highpoint is an unincorporated suburban enclave situated in mid-Pinellas County between Largo and Feather Sound. The landscape is characterized by mid-century single-family homes, manufactured housing communities, business parks, and auto-oriented commercial corridors.
- Working-Class
- Car-Dependent
- Industrial Adjacent
- Airport Corridor
Walking and biking in East Highpoint
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There are no public bike-share programs in East Highpoint, though cyclists can access the nearby Courtney Campbell Trail and Duke Energy Trail via regional arterial connections.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Convenient proximity to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport and Bayside Bridge corridors
- Close to regional employment centers and light-industrial parks in mid-Pinellas
- Lower living and lodging costs compared to Pinellas coastal barrier islands
- Low rate of unprovoked violent crime targeting short-term visitors
Cons
- Elevated rates of petty theft, vehicle break-ins, and property crime compared to county averages
- Lower median household income and higher poverty pockets relative to northern Largo and Feather Sound
- Car-centric arterial corridors with elevated pedestrian-traffic risks
- Noticeable nighttime noise and industrial/airport flight-path activity
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is moderate and primarily concentrated along the busy bus corridors and vacant margins near Ulmerton Road and Roosevelt Boulevard.
What East Highpoint is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active with commuter and commercial traffic, feeling generally safe and routine.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy around major roads and strip plazas with standard suburban safety conditions.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity winds down quickly off the main roads, with poorly lit residential streets requiring extra caution.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet but isolated, with elevated risks of property offenses and minimal foot traffic.
Transit, parking and getting around
Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) provides service along Ulmerton Road and Roosevelt Boulevard via Route 18 and Route 52, connecting to Largo and Clearwater.
Parking is abundant and free in private lots, strip plazas, and driveways throughout the neighborhood, with almost no metered parking.
Things to do in East Highpoint
- Visit the nearby High Point Neighborhood Family Center community grounds
- Tee off at the adjacent Cove Cay Golf Club just north on Tampa Bay
- Watch planes take off along the peripheral trails near St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport
Local favorites
- Taquitos Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (320)A casual local spot serving authentic tacos, burritos, and Mexican classics.
- The Joint Bar and Grill · American Restaurant & Pub · 4.3★ (210)Unpretentious local neighborhood pub featuring classic tavern fare, drinks, and billiards.
- Bayside Sandwich Shop · Sandwich Shop · 4.6★ (145)Straightforward lunch counter popular with local commercial workers for subs and Cuban sandwiches.
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.