Is Efird Farms safe?
Tampa, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Efird Farms as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Efird Farms
“Go. Efird Farms is a quiet, residential enclave in North Tampa with low rates of violent crime and a calm suburban atmosphere. While there is little in the way of tourist attractions within the immediate subdivision, it is a secure and peaceful base when visiting the greater Tampa Bay region.”
About the area
Efird Farms is an established suburban residential pocket situated near the Lake Magdalene and Carrollwood areas of northern Tampa. It consists predominantly of single-family homes on quiet streets, surrounded by convenient retail corridors along North Dale Mabry Highway and North Florida Avenue.
- Suburban
- Quiet / Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Efird Farms
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 38/100
The interior streets are low-stress for cycling, but dedicated bike lanes are limited on surrounding arterials; no public bike-share hubs exist in the immediate area.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to Tampa city center averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes providing neighborhood stability
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets with mature trees
- Close proximity to extensive shopping, dining, and medical services along major arterials
Cons
- Opportunistic property crimes like unlocked vehicle break-ins occur periodically
- Heavier traffic and congestion along nearby perimeter thoroughfares
- Lacks internal commercial amenities or walkable destinations
- Limited public transit connectivity requiring private vehicle use
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the interior streets of Efird Farms, though occasional individuals may be seen near major bus stops and shopping plazas along outer commercial arteries.
What Efird Farms is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with local residents out walking dogs and jogging through the neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very calm with low ambient traffic, feeling safe and comfortable throughout the residential lanes.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and residential, with good safety although street lighting can be somewhat sparse on interior streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally peaceful and low-risk, though basic precautions like locking vehicles and keeping exterior lights on are advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART); bus routes run along major surrounding corridors like Florida Avenue and Busch Boulevard, but transit within the neighborhood itself is minimal and there is no passenger rail access.
Free and ample private driveway and curbside parking is standard throughout the neighborhood without meters or parking garages.
Things to do in Efird Farms
- Visit nearby Carrollwood Village Park for walking trails, a dog park, and splash pad
- Spend a morning outdoors at Lake Magdalene or nearby neighborhood nature preserves
- Explore the dining and shopping strip along North Dale Mabry Highway
Local favorites
- Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen · American Restaurant · 4.3★ (4650)Popular chain spot serving hearty American comfort food and cocktails in a casual setting.
- The Great Catch · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)Neighborhood eatery known for fried catfish, crab legs, and classic coastal platters.
- Mojo Books & Records · Book & Record Store · 4.7★ (1280)Quirky local staple offering used books, vinyl records, coffee, and vegan baked goods.
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.