Is Foxchase safe?
Montgomery, Alabama · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Foxchase as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Foxchase
“Go. Foxchase is a quiet, primarily residential neighborhood in East Montgomery that is generally peaceful for visitors and residents alike. While property crimes like opportunistic vehicle break-ins occur periodically as in much of the city, violent crime is substantially lower than in Montgomery's urban core.”
About the area
Foxchase is an established suburban neighborhood featuring single-family ranch-style and traditional homes built largely in the 1980s and 1990s. Located in East Montgomery near major retail corridors along Vaughn Road and Taylor Road, it provides quiet residential streets coupled with easy access to shopping and dining.
- Suburban
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in Foxchase
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 31/100
Foxchase lacks dedicated bike lanes and there is no municipal bike-share system, though low-speed interior neighborhood streets are suitable for casual biking.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime rates compared to central and western Montgomery neighborhoods
- Established, stable residential enclave with well-kept single-family homes
- Convenient driving access to EastChase shopping, dining, and medical facilities
- Quiet streets with minimal through-traffic
Cons
- Occasional property crimes such as unlocked car burglaries common to suburban Montgomery
- Completely car-dependent layout with scarce sidewalk networks
- Limited public transit access connecting to the broader metro area
- Lack of immediate public park space within interior neighborhood borders
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential interior of Foxchase, with services and encampments primarily situated closer to downtown Montgomery.
What Foxchase is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm, with residents commuting to work and occasional neighbors walking dogs.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Low daytime activity and quiet residential streets with regular residential delivery traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet atmosphere with families returning home; safe for evening strolls with standard awareness.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and low-traffic; strictly residential, with minimal safety issues outside of locking vehicle doors.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit service is provided by The M (Montgomery Area Transit System), but fixed-route coverage near Foxchase is extremely sparse, making a personal vehicle or rideshare practically essential.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with private driveways and unrestricted, free residential street parking available throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Foxchase
- Explore shopping and open-air dining at The Shoppes at EastChase just a short drive away
- Enjoy family recreation and green space at nearby Ida Belle Young Park
- Play a round of golf or practice at the nearby Arrowhead Country Club
Local favorites
- Midtown Pizza Kitchen (East) · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (680)Popular local spot serving gourmet wood-fired pizzas, pastas, and craft beers.
- Tomatinos Pizza & Bake Shop · Italian & Bakery · 4.4★ (410)Beloved local eatery known for signature calzones, specialty pizzas, and freshly baked goods.
- Plant Bae · Vegan Restaurant · 4.8★ (290)Celebrated regional spot offering flavorful, 100% plant-based comfort food favorites.
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.