Is Hickory Hill safe?
Gulfport, Mississippi · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Hickory Hill as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Hickory Hill
“Go. Hickory Hill is a quiet, predominantly residential suburban community in north-central Gulfport that presents minimal safety concerns for visitors. While there are few traditional tourist attractions within the neighborhood proper, violent crime rates are low and the area is safe during day and evening hours.”
About the area
Hickory Hill is an established residential neighborhood in Gulfport characterized by single-family brick homes, mature trees, and cul-de-sacs. Located just a short drive from Highway 49 and Interstate 10, it offers easy access to Gulfport's major commercial and shopping corridors while remaining a peaceful suburban enclave.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in Hickory Hill
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 25/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or bike-share stations in Hickory Hill, though low-speed neighborhood streets are relatively safe for casual cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime rates compared to Gulfport citywide averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes fostering stable neighborhood watch
- Convenient proximity to Highway 49 shopping centers and Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Limited street lighting and lack of continuous sidewalks on residential streets
- Entirely car-dependent with zero commercial activity inside the subdivision
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Hickory Hill, with services and unhoused individuals concentrated closer to downtown Gulfport and the Highway 90 beach corridor.
What Hickory Hill is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with residents walking dogs and low vehicular traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with typical suburban activity and delivery vehicles.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with minimal foot traffic and good overall safety.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low activity; safe for residents though dark streets warrant standard vigilance.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Coast Transit Authority (CTA), but bus service is generally limited to major corridors like Hwy 49 and Pass Road, requiring a vehicle for trips to and from Hickory Hill.
Free, ample private driveways and unrestricted on-street parking are available throughout the neighborhood with no parking meters or garages.
Things to do in Hickory Hill
- Enjoy quiet neighborhood walking or jogging along low-traffic residential loops
- Visit nearby Gulf Islands Waterpark for family outdoor recreation
- Explore retail and casual dining along the nearby Highway 49 commercial corridor
Local favorites
- Murky Waters BBQ - Gulfport · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.5★ (1240)Popular local smokehouse serving burnt ends, dry-rub ribs, and cold craft beer nearby on 27th Ave.
- The Chimneys · Seafood Restaurant · 4.6★ (980)Upscale coastal dining in a historic Gulfport setting known for fresh local seafood and steaks.
- Rack House Steaks & Spirits · Steakhouse · 4.5★ (850)Refined dining room offering prime steaks, bourbon selections, and seafood in downtown Gulfport.
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.