Is Fleming Meadows safe?
Huntsville, Alabama · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Fleming Meadows as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Fleming Meadows
“Go. Fleming Meadows is a quiet, older residential community in southwest Huntsville with low rates of violent crime. While property theft like vehicle break-ins can occur, standard awareness ensures a completely routine and safe visit.”
About the area
Fleming Meadows is an established mid-century residential neighborhood characterized by single-family brick ranch homes, mature trees, and a peaceful atmosphere. Located just west of Memorial Parkway, it offers quick access to Redstone Arsenal and central Huntsville amenities while maintaining a low-key suburban feel.
- Quiet Residential
- Mid-Century Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Leafy
Walking and biking in Fleming Meadows
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 36/100
The neighborhood lacks dedicated bike lanes and bike-share stations, though residential side streets have low traffic suitable for casual cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates relative to the broader metro area
- Stable single-family homeownership with well-maintained residential lots
- Immediate proximity to major employment hubs at Redstone Arsenal and downtown Huntsville
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle and property theft common to older suburban pockets
- Lack of commercial amenities within walking distance inside the neighborhood
- Inconsistent sidewalk coverage and limited street lighting on some residential lanes
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the interior streets of Fleming Meadows, with only occasional individuals visible near major commercial strip intersections along Memorial Parkway.
What Fleming Meadows is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and pleasant with residents walking pets and heading out for morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and safe for casual strolling or outdoor yard activities.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful with low vehicular traffic, though some side streets are dimly lit.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet with virtually no pedestrian activity; safety risks remain low, though personal caution is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by Huntsville Orbit bus routes along nearby thoroughfares like Drake Avenue, though no fixed routes pass directly through the neighborhood's interior.
Parking is exceptionally easy with abundant, free residential street parking and private driveways for nearly all homes.
Things to do in Fleming Meadows
- Walk or jog through the calm, tree-shaded residential streets of Fleming Meadows
- Visit the Huntsville Botanical Garden located a short 5-minute drive to the north
- Check out vintage shopping and local dining along the South Memorial Parkway corridor
Local favorites
- Viet Cuisine · Vietnamese Restaurant · 4.6★ (1150)A highly regarded local spot serving traditional pho, banh mi, and noodle dishes.
- El Cazador · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (1850)Popular authentic Mexican eatery known for street tacos and fresh salsa.
- Stanlieo's Sub Villa · Sandwich Shop · 4.6★ (1400)A longtime Huntsville staple famous for serving hearty hot and cold sub sandwiches.
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.