Is Hastings safe?
Cary, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Hastings as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Hastings
“Go. Hastings is a quiet, highly affluent residential enclave in Cary with exceptionally low crime rates. Visitors will find a safe, peaceful suburban setting, though you will need a car to access commercial amenities.”
About the area
Hastings is a quintessential master-planned suburban community in Cary, North Carolina, known for well-kept homes, manicured lawns, and tree-lined streets. It is primarily residential, offering a quiet base close to Research Triangle Park, Apex, and downtown Cary.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Hastings
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 34/100
While dedicated on-street bike lanes are rare, quiet subdivision roads connect readily to Cary and Apex multi-use greenway trails; municipal bike-share is not available.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent and property crime rates are among the lowest in the state and nation.
- Affluent economic profile with high median household incomes and negligible poverty.
- Meticulously maintained housing stock and public infrastructure.
- Extremely peaceful residential atmosphere with high civic safety.
Cons
- Car-dependent with virtually no retail or dining within walking distance.
- Lack of immediate public transit options without relying on on-demand services.
- Suburban sprawl requires driving along congested commuter corridors during rush hour.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this quiet suburban community, and there are no encampments or panhandling.
What Hastings is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with early morning joggers and dog walkers using the sidewalks in complete safety.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential rhythms with school buses and delivery vehicles; walking around is completely safe.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet suburban winding down with residents out for evening strolls in a well-lit, secure environment.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-quiet streets with virtually no pedestrian activity and negligible safety risk.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is managed by GoCary, though fixed-route bus service does not run directly through this subdivision; GoCary On-Demand or driving to the Cary Depot Amtrak station is necessary for regional transit.
Parking is completely hassle-free with ample private driveways and unrestricted, free curbside parking along residential streets.
Things to do in Hastings
- Stroll or jog the neighborhood sidewalks and nearby Cary greenway trail connectors.
- Spend an afternoon at nearby Apex Community Park enjoying the 50-plus acre lake and athletic courts.
- Take a short drive to explore the boutiques and local dining in historic Downtown Apex.
Local favorites
- Osteria G · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (780)Refined neighborhood trattoria serving authentic pasta dishes and curated wines along the Apex-Cary corridor.
- La Farm Bakery · Bakery & Cafe · 4.6★ (3450)Acclaimed modern bakery crafting traditional French artisan sourdough breads, pastries, and brunch dishes.
- Salem Street Pub · Pub & Grill · 4.6★ (1220)Relaxed nearby tavern famous for gourmet burgers, local craft beers, and moonshine cocktails.
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.