Is Forest Hills (Jeffersontown) safe?
Jeffersontown, Kentucky · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Forest Hills (Jeffersontown) as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Forest Hills (Jeffersontown)
“Go. Forest Hills is an exceptionally peaceful and safe residential municipality tucked into the broader Jeffersontown area of eastern Jefferson County. Visitors will find virtually no violent crime risks and can comfortably explore the quiet, tree-lined residential streets or nearby commercial corridors.”
About the area
Forest Hills is a small, incorporated residential city within the greater Jeffersontown area, featuring single-family ranch-style and split-level homes on mature lots. It offers a calm, suburban retreat close to major commercial amenities, family-owned restaurants, and community parks in neighboring Jeffersontown.
- Suburban / Peaceful
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Forest Hills (Jeffersontown)
Walk score: 26/100 · Bike score: 34/100
There is no local bike-share station in Forest Hills, but neighborhood streets are wide and low-speed enough for recreational cycling, connecting toward the Louisville Loop segments in the wider region.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates than the Louisville metro average
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained properties fostering stable community oversight
- Close proximity to the retail and dining centers of Jeffersontown and Taylorsville Road
- Quiet, low-traffic neighborhood streets ideal for daytime and evening walks
Cons
- Almost entirely car-dependent with virtually no commercial destinations directly within the municipal boundaries
- Limited continuous sidewalk infrastructure along secondary residential roads
- Occasional opportunistic property theft from unlocked vehicles typical of quiet suburbs
Homelessness: Visible homelessness and encampments are not present in Forest Hills due to its purely residential suburban character.
What Forest Hills (Jeffersontown) is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet with neighbors walking dogs and school buses running through the subdivisions.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very low activity with calm residential traffic and excellent overall personal safety.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and quiet as residents return home, remaining safe for walks and jogging around the neighborhood.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with virtually no foot traffic, maintaining a safe and low-crime environment.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit Authority of River City (TARC) operates bus routes along major nearby arterials such as Taylorsville Road (Route 40), but routes do not penetrate directly into the neighborhood, making transit access limited.
Free and ample driveway and on-street curb parking is available throughout the residential streets with no parking meters or permit restrictions.
Things to do in Forest Hills (Jeffersontown)
- Stroll through the shaded, peaceful residential loops of Forest Hills and admire the mature tree canopy
- Visit nearby Skyview Park in Jeffersontown for softball games, splash pads, and community walking paths
- Explore the historic Jeffersontown Gaslight Square district located just a few minutes west
Local favorites
- Recbar · Bar & Arcade · 4.6★ (2350)A popular nearby retro arcade bar featuring vintage pinball, classic arcade cabinets, and comfort food.
- Mussel & Burger Bar · Gourmet Burger Restaurant · 4.6★ (1820)An acclaimed neighborhood-adjacent eatery serving creative artisanal burgers, mussels, and craft beer.
- Chuys · Tex-Mex Restaurant · 4.4★ (2400)A vibrant nearby spot serving classic Tex-Mex favorites, burritos, and specialty 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.