Is Farmington Northwest safe?
Knoxville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Farmington Northwest as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Farmington Northwest
“Go. Farmington Northwest is an exceptionally safe and peaceful suburban neighborhood in West Knoxville. Visitors staying with family or renting in the area will experience virtually no crime risks, though its purely residential layout requires a car for daily activities.”
About the area
Farmington Northwest is an established, picturesque suburban community in West Knoxville characterized by rolling hills, mature trees, and well-maintained single-family homes. While primarily residential, it sits within easy driving distance of prime shopping, dining, and recreational hubs along Kingston Pike.
- Suburban / Peaceful
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Farmington Northwest
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There is no municipal bike-share program in this neighborhood, and interior roads lack bike lanes, though nearby access to the Jean Teague and Ten Mile Creek greenways is available a short drive away.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Negligible violent crime rates and very low rates of property offenses compared to citywide averages.
- High household incomes, strong homeownership rates, and consistently maintained housing stock.
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets safe for outdoor recreation during daylight hours.
Cons
- Virtually no commercial businesses or attractions directly inside neighborhood boundaries.
- Completely car-dependent with minimal sidewalk infrastructure connecting to arterial roads.
- Occasional opportunistic theft from unlocked vehicles typical of suburban areas.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not present in Farmington Northwest, with no encampments or panhandling reported in this residential enclave.
What Farmington Northwest is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers and morning joggers under great visibility.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet residential setting with minimal vehicular traffic and exceptional pedestrian safety.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and pleasant as residents return home; perfectly safe for evening strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet with almost no street activity and negligible crime risks.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Knoxville Area Transit (KAT), but fixed routes do not enter the subdivision; the nearest bus access requires traveling to the Kingston Pike commercial corridor. Knoxville does not have a passenger rail system.
Parking is abundant and free, with private driveways and ample unrestricted curbside street parking throughout the community.
Things to do in Farmington Northwest
- Take a quiet walk or jog through the scenic, canopy-covered residential loops.
- Take a short drive to the Ten Mile Creek Greenway for paved walking and cycling trails.
- Visit nearby Lakeshore Park for panoramic views of the Tennessee River and Great Smoky Mountains.
Local favorites
- Abridged Beer Company · Brewpub · 4.8★ (1450)Acclaimed neighborhood gathering spot known for craft brews and signature smash burgers.
- The French Market Creperie West · French Restaurant · 4.7★ (1100)Charming cafe turning out traditional sweet and savory French crepes and specialty coffee.
- Dead End BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.5★ (3200)Casual barbecue staple serving award-winning slow-smoked ribs, brisket, and Southern sides.
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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