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 peaceful, established mid-century suburb that is exceptionally safe for visitors and residents. The neighborhood is largely residential, with standard suburban vigilance recommended primarily around the busy shopping plazas along Chamblee Tucker Road.”
About the area
Located in DeKalb County near Tucker and Spaghetti Junction, Embry Hills is defined by quiet tree-canopied subdivisions and mid-century ranch homes. Visitors typically pass through for its quiet residential ambiance or to access the diverse international dining options along adjacent commercial corridors.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Embry Hills
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 31/100
There is no public bike-share program available, and dedicated bike lanes are absent, requiring cyclists to share roads with suburban car traffic.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly below both metro Atlanta and national averages.
- Strong socioeconomic stability with high rates of homeownership and median household incomes surpassing $90,000.
- Quiet, low-traffic neighborhood streets that foster a calm community setting.
Cons
- Commercial strip corridors along Chamblee Tucker Road occasionally experience opportunistic vehicle break-ins.
- Lacks cohesive sidewalk infrastructure within interior residential streets.
- Significant traffic congestion during peak rush hours near the I-85 and I-285 interchanges.
Homelessness: Homelessness is not a notable presence within residential neighborhoods, though occasional unhoused individuals or panhandlers may be seen near major arterial intersections and highway exits.
What Embry Hills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe, with residents jogging or walking dogs through neighborhood cul-de-sacs.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and quiet with steady daytime movement around local schools and shopping centers.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful throughout residential areas as commercial activity winds down along the main roads.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued and safe, though standard caution is advised around unlit commercial lots near the highway ramps.
Transit, parking and getting around
MARTA operates local bus routes, including Route 126, which connects riders to the Doraville and Chamblee Gold Line rail stations roughly 3 to 4 miles away.
Parking is abundant and free in private driveways, residential curbsides, and commercial retail strip lots.
Things to do in Embry Hills
- Sample diverse international and classic American cuisine along the Chamblee Tucker Road corridor.
- Enjoy outdoor recreation and nature walks at nearby Henderson Park.
- Stroll through the peaceful, mid-century residential streets and admire mature canopy trees.
Local favorites
- Blue Ribbon Grill · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)A cozy, long-standing neighborhood staple serving classic comfort food, meatloaf, and generous martinis.
- Taqueria Los Hermanos · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (1600)Beloved local establishment known for sizzling fajitas, fresh guacamole, and attentive service.
- LanZhou Ramen · Chinese Restaurant · 4.5★ (2300)Famous nearby eatery serving authentic hand-pulled noodles and freshly steamed soup dumplings.
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.