Is Emerywood safe?
High Point, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Emerywood as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Emerywood
“Go. Emerywood is High Point's premier historic neighborhood, characterized by tranquil, upscale residential streets and very low crime rates. While it borders busier commercial arteries to the east and south, the neighborhood interior is remarkably peaceful and secure for visitors.”
About the area
Emerywood is a prestigious historic district in High Point renowned for its winding, canopy-shaded streets, expansive manicured lawns, and elegant 1920s architecture. It offers a calm, suburban retreat adjacent to the High Point Country Club and the North Main Street dining corridor.
- Historic / Tree-Lined
- Affluent Residential
- Quiet & Suburban
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Emerywood
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There is no municipal bike-share system or dedicated bike lanes in the neighborhood, but the wide, low-speed residential streets are comfortable for cycling and connect toward broader city greenways via local roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Substantially lower violent and property crime rates compared to broader High Point municipal averages.
- Affluent, stable neighborhood with homeownership rates exceeding 85% and well-maintained properties.
- Scenic, historic architecture and quiet, low-traffic residential corridors ideal for daytime walking.
Cons
- Car-dependent layout with virtually no commercial amenities inside the residential core.
- Occasional opportunistic property thefts from unlocked motor vehicles reported near perimeter roads.
- Limited sidewalk infrastructure and dim street lighting on several interior residential lanes.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential core of Emerywood. Occasional unhoused individuals or panhandling may be observed along commercial sections of North Main Street or closer to downtown services.
What Emerywood is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and peaceful, with residents jogging, walking dogs along tree-lined roads, and light local traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and quiet with well-kept yards and leisurely residential activity throughout the streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Relaxed and secure, though street activity winds down early due to the strictly residential zoning.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet with minimal vehicle movement; personal safety remains high, though residential streets can be dimly lit.
Transit, parking and getting around
High Point Transit System (HPTS) operates bus routes along peripheral thoroughfares like North Main Street (Route 10), but transit does not enter the neighborhood's interior. The High Point Amtrak station is located roughly two miles south in downtown.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with ample private driveway space and unmetered, accessible curbside street parking throughout residential lanes.
Things to do in Emerywood
- Take a self-guided architectural walking or driving tour to admire historic 1920s Georgian and Tudor Revival homes.
- Play golf, tennis, or attend social gatherings at the High Point Country Club.
- Explore upscale dining, cafes, and local boutique shops along bordering North Main Street.
Local favorites
- Sammy G's Tavern · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (680)Polished neighborhood staple serving upscale American comfort fare, steaks, and craft cocktails.
- Lulu & Blu · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (460)Cozy eatery on the neighborhood edge offering classic Italian entrees, flatbreads, and patio seating.
- 83 Custom Coffee · Coffee Shop · 4.8★ (290)Trendy local cafe featuring specialty espresso drinks, baked treats, and a welcoming community vibe.
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.