Is High Point safe?
Atlanta, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates High Point as “Go”.
Gogo's take on High Point
“Go. High Point is a quiet, affluent residential enclave nestled just north of Buckhead in Sandy Springs/North Atlanta. Violent crime is rare, making it exceptionally safe for visitors and residents, provided you have a vehicle to get around.”
About the area
High Point is a leafy, primarily single-family residential community characterized by mid-century ranches, modern custom builds, and heavily wooded lots. Located between Buckhead and the Perimeter business district, it offers a tranquil suburban atmosphere with convenient proximity to major North Atlanta commercial hubs.
- Affluent Suburban
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
- Peaceful / Quiet
Walking and biking in High Point
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or bike-share hubs in the neighborhood, and the narrow, hilly terrain requires caution when cycling on shared roadways.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly below both Atlanta and national averages.
- High household median incomes (exceeding $130,000) and strong owner-occupancy rates of over 75%.
- Quiet, low-density residential streets with minimal through-traffic inside the neighborhood core.
- Quick vehicular access to major employment centers in Buckhead and Central Perimeter.
Cons
- Car-dependent with virtually no walkable retail or dining inside the neighborhood interior.
- Property crimes like opportunistic vehicle break-ins occasionally occur along perimeter roads.
- Winding, hilly roadways largely lack dedicated sidewalks and bike lanes.
- Limited direct transit connectivity requiring transfers to reach central Atlanta.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within High Point's residential interior, though minor panhandling occasionally occurs at major retail intersections along Roswell Road.
What High Point is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with local residents jogging or walking dogs along the quiet residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and low-key with light neighborhood traffic; perfectly safe for driving or strolling.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down, with safe conditions throughout the interior corridors.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Dark and very quiet due to dense tree cover and limited streetlights, but safety risks remain very low.
Transit, parking and getting around
MARTA provides local bus service (such as Route 5 along Roswell Road and Route 87), connecting riders to the Medical Center and Dunwoody rail stations on the Red Line, which are roughly 2 to 3 miles away.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with wide residential driveways and free, unrestricted curb parking on most interior streets.
Things to do in High Point
- Explore Ridgeview Park, offering wooded walking trails, pavilions, and a peaceful community playground.
- Take an architectural drive or walk through the shaded, undulating streets showcasing diverse mid-century and contemporary homes.
- Head immediately west to the Roswell Road commercial corridor for boutique dining and local cafes.
Local favorites
- Breadwinner Cafe & Bakery · Bakery & Cafe · 4.6★ (1150)Popular neighborhood spot known for scratch-made sandwiches, seasonal soups, and signature dessert loaves.
- The Select Restaurant + Bar · New American Restaurant · 4.5★ (2420)Vibrant nearby dining venue featuring European-inspired fare, creative cocktails, and botanical decor.
- Bishoku · Japanese Restaurant · 4.6★ (730)Intimate, long-standing strip-mall eatery serving authentic sushi, ramen, and Japanese comfort dishes.
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.