Is Farmington East safe?
Knoxville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Farmington East as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Farmington East
“Go. Farmington East is a calm, highly safe residential neighborhood in West Knoxville characterized by low crime and well-maintained properties. Visitors have no safety reasons for concern at any time of day.”
About the area
Farmington East is an established suburban community in West Knoxville featuring mature trees, spacious single-family homes, and quiet residential streets. It offers a tranquil retreat just minutes from major commercial corridors along Kingston Pike and Peters Road.
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Farmington East
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There is no municipal bike-share station in the neighborhood; cyclists can ride quiet subdivision roads but must transport bikes to reach dedicated routes like the Ten Mile Creek Greenway or Concord Park trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are among the lowest in the Knoxville metropolitan area
- High median household incomes and exceptionally high homeownership rates foster stable community upkeep
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets ideal for casual strolling and jogging
- Close driving proximity to high-rated regional medical centers and emergency services
Cons
- Nearly complete reliance on private vehicles for daily errands and dining
- Lack of continuous sidewalk infrastructure throughout the internal residential blocks
- Occasional opportunistic overnight vehicle break-ins common to quiet suburban neighborhoods
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a factor within Farmington East's residential streets, and there are no encampments or panhandling in the immediate area.
What Farmington East is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very peaceful with active neighbors walking dogs and minimal vehicular traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe, with occasional delivery drivers and residents returning home.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential atmosphere where residents feel comfortable taking evening walks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity and very dark residential streets, but fundamentally safe and secure.
Transit, parking and getting around
Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) does not operate direct fixed-route service deep into Farmington East, making public transportation impractical without driving to an urban park-and-ride lot or KAT Route 11 along Kingston Pike.
Parking is completely effortless and free, with ample driveway space and unrestricted curbside street parking on residential roads.
Things to do in Farmington East
- Take a quiet walk or run along the leafy, low-traffic subdivision streets
- Visit nearby Concord Park on Fort Loudoun Lake for hiking trails, boating, and waterfront recreation
- Explore regional shopping and local dining along the adjacent Kingston Pike corridor
Local favorites
- Wild Boar Tavern · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (920)A cozy neighborhood pub and restaurant serving comfort food, burgers, and craft beers.
- Sami's Cafe · Breakfast & Brunch · 4.6★ (560)A popular, casual local diner known for hearty breakfast platters and friendly service.
- The Casual Pint (Northshore) · Craft Beer Bar · 4.6★ (430)A relaxed craft beer market and taproom offering regional drafts and bar snacks.
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.
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