Is Fairway Acres safe?

Atlanta, Georgia · safety score updated nightly

64out of 100

Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.

VibeLoco rates Fairway Acres as “Caution”.

Gogo's take on Fairway Acres

“Go with care. Fairway Acres is a quiet, primarily residential enclave in Southwest Atlanta with little commercial activity to draw casual tourists. While the residential streets are generally tranquil during daylight, pedestrian infrastructure is limited and surrounding commercial corridors experience elevated property and violent crime rates.”

The wider Campbellton Road corridor is currently the focus of city safety and transit-oriented development investments aimed at reducing traffic fatalities and persistent property crime.

About the area

Fairway Acres is an established, tree-lined neighborhood of mid-century single-family homes in Southwest Atlanta, situated near historic green spaces and golf courses. It offers a tranquil suburban feel inside city limits, but lacks walkable retail or dining districts, making it predominantly car-dependent for visitors.

Residential / Leafy
Car-Dependent
Mid-Century Suburb
Quiet

Walking and biking in Fairway Acres

Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 29/100

There are no dedicated bike lanes, Relay bike-share hubs, or direct Atlanta BeltLine connections within the immediate neighborhood, making road cycling challenging.

Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice

Pros

Quiet, low-traffic residential streets with mature tree cover
Close proximity to historic public golf and park facilities
Peaceful suburban neighborhood atmosphere during daytime hours

Cons

Scarce sidewalks and poor street lighting off primary routes
Absence of walkable shops, cafes, or dining spots within neighborhood boundaries
Elevated crime rates along nearby commercial thoroughfares after dark

Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential streets of Fairway Acres, though unhoused individuals and panhandling can be observed along the nearby Campbellton Road commercial retail plazas and bus stops.

What Fairway Acres is like at each time of day

Morning · 5a – 11a: Peaceful and calm as residents commute, making it a pleasant time for neighborhood morning strolls despite occasional sidewalk gaps.
Afternoon · 11a – 5p: Generally quiet with low vehicular traffic, though visitors will need a car to access any amenities or services.
Evening · 5p – 10p: Streets become very dark quickly due to limited municipal lighting, requiring extra caution if walking near main connector roads.
Late night · 10p – 5a: Very low foot traffic; pedestrian activity is strongly discouraged due to isolation, darkness, and surrounding corridor crime risks.

Transit, parking and getting around

The nearest rail access is Oakland City or Lakewood/Fort McPherson MARTA Stations, roughly 4 to 5 miles away; local transit relies on MARTA bus routes along Campbellton Road (Route 83) and Fairburn Road.

Street parking in the residential areas is free, unrestricted, and easy to find, while nearby parks and businesses offer free private surface lots.

Things to do in Fairway Acres

Play a round of golf at the nearby Alfred 'Tup' Holmes Golf Course
Walk the wooded trails and visit the recreation center at John A. White Park
Explore the historic mid-century ranch architecture throughout the quiet neighborhood streets

Local favorites

Q-Time Restaurant · Soul Food Restaurant
A long-running Southwest Atlanta staple serving traditional cafeteria-style soul food favorites just a short drive away on Campbellton Road.
Alfred 'Tup' Holmes Golf Course Clubhouse · Golf Club & Recreation
Historic 18-hole municipal golf facility offering accessible greens, practice areas, and a pro shop.
Dat Fire Jerk Hut · Caribbean Restaurant
A highly rated nearby eatery dishing out authentic Jamaican jerk chicken, oxtail, and plantains.

Scores blend recent reported crime levels, area poverty and walk/bike access, refreshed nightly. They are a guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.