Honesty without a lens
Is Embry Hills safe?
Tucker, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Embry Hills as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Embry Hills
“Go. Embry Hills is a tranquil, established suburban neighborhood characterized by quiet residential cul-de-sacs and well-kept mid-century ranch homes. While shopping plazas near major highway access points experience typical suburban property crime, the area is peaceful and safe for visitors.”
About the area
Embry Hills is an established suburban community in Tucker situated near the junction of I-85 and I-285. It offers a calm, tree-shaded residential atmosphere paired with commercial corridors along Chamblee Tucker Road that feature a diverse array of global dining and retail options.
- Suburban
- Quiet / Peaceful
- Family-Friendly
- Mid-Century
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Embry Hills
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 31/100
There are no bike-share stations or dedicated multi-use trails directly in Embry Hills, though residential streets offer low-traffic cycling options.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Consistently low rates of violent crime across residential subdivisions.
- High homeownership rate and stable, well-maintained mid-century single-family housing stock.
- Solid economic base with median household incomes exceeding $90,000 and low poverty levels.
Cons
- Incidents of opportunistic theft and vehicle break-ins in commercial parking plazas along Chamblee Tucker Road.
- Heavy vehicular cut-through traffic along edge corridors due to proximity to Spaghetti Junction (I-85/I-285).
- Limited pedestrian infrastructure on commercial thoroughfares, creating hazards for walkers.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a significant presence within residential subdivisions. Occasional individuals experiencing homelessness or seeking assistance can be seen near shopping centers and gas stations adjacent to major highway access points.
What Embry Hills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant, with residents walking dogs and light traffic moving through interior residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and active, with routine neighborhood traffic and steady customer volume in shopping plazas.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and comfortable, with dining establishments busy along commercial strips and dark, quiet residential roads.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet with virtually no pedestrian activity; residential areas remain safe, though standard caution applies around 24-hour retail and gas stations.
Transit, parking and getting around
MARTA rail is not within walking distance; the nearest stations are Chamblee and Doraville on the Gold Line roughly 3 to 4 miles west. MARTA bus routes 126 and 132 operate along major perimeter roadways providing connections to the rail network.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, with large open surface lots at shopping plazas and unrestricted street parking across residential neighborhoods.
Things to do in Embry Hills
- Shop for international ingredients, fresh seafood, and specialty produce at the City Farmers Market.
- Enjoy a peaceful neighborhood stroll through the winding, tree-lined residential streets of mid-century homes.
- Sample diverse international dining along the Chamblee Tucker Road and Henderson Mill Road corridors.
Local favorites
- Taqueria Los Hermanos · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (1250)Family-run local favorite serving classic Mexican dishes, fresh chips, and margaritas in a casual setting.
- City Farmers Market · Supermarket · 4.3★ (2650)Expansive international grocery store offering global produce, fresh butchery, and specialty pantry items.
- Blue Ribbon Grill · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1420)Long-standing neighborhood staple known for hearty comfort food, steaks, and oversized cocktails.
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.