Is Farley safe?
Huntsville, Alabama · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Farley as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Farley
“Go. Farley is a calm, established suburban community in South Huntsville with very low rates of violent crime and a family-oriented atmosphere. While it lacks pedestrian-friendly commercial corridors, it is exceptionally safe for visitors traveling by car.”
About the area
Located in the southern corridor of Huntsville along Memorial Parkway, Farley is a quiet suburban neighborhood featuring mid-century ranch homes, newer subdivisions, and open green spaces. It serves primarily as a peaceful residential area for commuters working at Redstone Arsenal or in the tech and defense sectors.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Spacious
Walking and biking in Farley
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There is no local bike-share program, but cyclists can connect to the nearby Aldridge Creek Greenway, a multi-use paved trail linking South Huntsville toward Ditto Landing.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly below the national and Huntsville citywide averages
- High rate of homeownership and well-kept, low-density residential streets
- Quick vehicular access to the Tennessee River and Redstone Arsenal gates
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with minimal sidewalk infrastructure outside of newer subdivisions
- High-speed traffic along South Memorial Parkway poses safety risks for pedestrians and cyclists
- Limited late-night commercial activity or dining options within the immediate neighborhood
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Farley, with virtually no encampments or panhandling in the residential sections.
What Farley is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with light neighborhood traffic as residents commute along Memorial Parkway.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with quiet streets and moderate activity around nearby retail plazas.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Very safe for walks within residential subdivisions, though unlit side streets require caution.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet with minimal activity; very safe from a crime perspective, though pitch-dark in older pockets.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very limited; Orbit (Huntsville Transit) Route 6 serves portions of South Memorial Parkway nearby, but residential Farley has no direct rail or rapid transit service.
Parking is abundant and universally free across shopping plazas, parks, and residential driveways, with no paid meters or parking decks in the area.
Things to do in Farley
- Launch a boat or enjoy waterside views at nearby Ditto Landing along the Tennessee River
- Walk or jog along the scenic paved paths of the Aldridge Creek Greenway just east of the area
- Explore local parks like Southside Park for open fields, disc golf, and dog-walking
Local favorites
- Rooster's Crow Coffee Roastery · Coffee Shop · 4.8★ (320)A cozy, locally owned micro-roastery serving specialty espresso drinks and house-roasted beans.
- Goodland Pour House · Gastropub · 4.6★ (510)Popular South Huntsville hangout known for Detroit-style pizza, craft beers, and casual comfort food.
- Tenders! South Huntsville · Fast Casual · 4.5★ (480)Longtime local staple serving freshly fried chicken tenders, crinkle fries, and signature dipping sauce.
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.