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Is High Point safe?
Atlanta, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates High Point as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on High Point
“Go with care. High Point is an older, predominantly residential neighborhood on Atlanta's south side with elevated property crime rates and minimal visitor-oriented attractions. While neighborhood streets are generally quiet during daylight hours, there is little commercial draw for tourists and limited infrastructure for walking.”
City infrastructure projects along the Southside corridor have focused on long-needed stormwater management and street repaving in and around NPU-Y neighborhoods.
About the area
High Point is a modest, historically working-class neighborhood located in South Atlanta near Joyland and Lakewood Heights. The streetscape consists primarily of mid-century single-family bungalows, wooded lots, and neighborhood parks mixed with light industrial edges. Visitors will find a community-centered environment that is largely car-dependent.
- Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
- Gritty / Developing
Walking and biking in High Point
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 38/100
High Point lacks dedicated bike lanes and bike-share hubs, meaning cyclists must share the road with vehicles; the Atlanta BeltLine Southside Trail corridor is located roughly one mile north.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Quiet neighborhood streets with very light automotive traffic
- Local green space and recreation at High Point Park
- Close proximity to South Atlanta community development projects
Cons
- Higher property and violent crime rates than citywide averages
- Sparse commercial activity requiring travel outside the neighborhood for food and shopping
- Incomplete sidewalk networks and dim street lighting after dark
Homelessness: Homelessness is minimal within the interior residential blocks, though individuals experiencing homelessness or seeking assistance are occasionally present along major commercial corridors like Pryor Road and University Avenue.
What High Point is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are calm and quiet as residents commute, making it the best time for a daylight neighborhood stroll.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons remain mostly peaceful, though poor sidewalk continuity requires walking on street shoulders.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity drops quickly at dusk, and dim lighting makes pedestrian travel less comfortable.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights are isolated with an increased risk of property crime; walking on foot is not advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
The nearest MARTA rail station is Lakewood/Fort McPherson, located about 2.5 miles west. Local transit access relies on MARTA bus routes 42 (along Pryor Road) and 55 (along Jonesboro Road).
Free curbside street parking is abundant on residential streets, and there are no metered spots or parking garages in the area.
Things to do in High Point
- Spend time outdoors at High Point Park enjoying the playground and open fields
- Walk over to nearby Joyland Park and Arthur Langford Jr. Park for expanded recreation facilities
- Explore community initiatives and urban gardens in the adjacent Historic South Atlanta area
Local favorites
- Q-Time Restaurant · Soul Food Restaurant · 4.3★ (1150)Long-running community favorite serving classic Southern meat-and-three comfort staples just west along Pryor Road.
- Community Grounds Cafe · Coffee Shop · 4.8★ (620)Neighborhood non-profit cafe offering locally roasted coffee, pastries, and community gathering space.
- Carver Market · Grocery Store · 4.8★ (180)Community grocery market offering fresh produce, pantry staples, and local specialty items.
Scores blend recent reported crime levels, area poverty and walk/bike access, refreshed nightly. They are a guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.