Is Farmington North safe?
Knoxville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Farmington North as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Farmington North
“Go. Farmington North is an exceptionally safe, serene suburban neighborhood in West Knoxville characterized by low crime and well-maintained properties. Visitors will experience virtually no violent crime risks and can travel freely without safety concerns.”
About the area
Farmington North is an established West Knoxville residential enclave defined by mature tree-lined streets, single-family homes, and manicured yards. While purely residential and car-dependent, it provides immediate proximity to the major retail, dining, and commercial corridors along Kingston Pike and Cedar Bluff.
- Suburban Retreat
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Farmington North
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There is no bike-share program available, and surrounding arterial roads lack dedicated bike lanes, limiting cycling mostly to casual riding within interior neighborhood streets.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are practically negligible, ranking among the safest residential areas in the Knoxville metro.
- Strong economic profile driven by high homeownership rates and stable median household incomes.
- Low-traffic residential streets create a peaceful environment for family living and quiet walks.
Cons
- Virtually no commercial amenities within the neighborhood boundaries, making a personal vehicle essential.
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes, primarily consisting of unlocked car break-ins.
- Lack of continuous sidewalk infrastructure along several interior streets.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a factor within Farmington North, as social services and unhoused individuals are concentrated closer to downtown Knoxville and specific commercial highway corridors.
What Farmington North is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Crisp and peaceful with neighbors walking dogs and minimal commuter pass-through traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with standard suburban activity and excellent daylight visibility.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Relaxed and safe as residents return home, though interior street illumination is subtle.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and low-activity, maintaining strong security despite sparse streetlighting.
Transit, parking and getting around
Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) serves the broader region with bus lines along Kingston Pike, but there is no direct public transit service routed through the interior of Farmington North.
Parking is abundant and entirely free, primarily accommodated via private driveways and unrestricted residential curb parking.
Things to do in Farmington North
- Enjoy a morning run or walk along the quiet, shaded subdivision loops.
- Play a round of golf at the nearby Dead Horse Lake Golf Course just minutes away.
- Explore the extensive dining, boutique shopping, and entertainment options along nearby Kingston Pike.
Local favorites
- Nick & J's Cafe · Diner · 4.7★ (1650)Beloved local diner serving hearty Southern breakfast platters, classic burgers, and homemade pies.
- Abridged Beer Company · Brewpub · 4.8★ (1420)Popular neighborhood brewpub offering craft beers and celebrated gourmet smash burgers in a rustic setting.
- Soccer Taco - Kingston Pike · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (1950)Vibrant and casual local favorite known for authentic street tacos, quesadillas, and margaritas.
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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