Is Highland Park safe?
Salisbury, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Highland Park as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Highland Park
“Go with care. Highland Park is a tranquil, established residential neighborhood close to Salisbury University with a markedly lower violent crime profile than the citywide average. Visitors can comfortably explore during daylight hours, though basic vigilance against opportunistic property theft is advised at night.”
About the area
Highland Park is a leafy, mid-century residential neighborhood situated between the Salisbury University campus area and the Downtown core. It consists primarily of single-family homes, manicured lawns, and quiet streets populated by a blend of university staff, students, and long-term homeowners.
- Quiet Residential
- Tree-Lined
- College-Adjacent
- Suburban Feel
Walking and biking in Highland Park
Walk score: 45/100 · Bike score: 60/100
There is no city bike-share system, but flat terrain and low-speed residential streets make neighborhood cycling accessible and connected to university bike routes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower rates of violent crime compared to the wider Salisbury municipal benchmarks
- High homeownership stability and well-maintained residential lots along tree-lined streets
- Immediate proximity to Salisbury University cultural amenities and downtown dining
Cons
- Incidents of opportunistic property crime, such as vehicle break-ins and bicycle thefts
- Strictly residential interior requiring a vehicle or bike to access most services
- Occasional academic-term weekend noise disturbances on university-adjacent border streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within Highland Park's residential core, though individuals experiencing homelessness are occasionally seen along nearby commercial thoroughfares heading into Downtown Salisbury.
What Highland Park is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with neighbors jogging, dog-walking, and commuting along quiet streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and pleasant with light residential traffic and minimal pedestrian congestion.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Generally safe and quiet, though residential street lighting can be somewhat sparse.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic; violent risk is low, but standard precautions against car break-ins are recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Shore Transit provides regional bus service with nearby stops on Camden Avenue and Route 12 connecting to the Downtown Salisbury transfer center; there is no passenger rail service.
On-street parking is generally free and readily available throughout residential streets, though some campus-adjacent blocks enforce permit parking during academic hours.
Things to do in Highland Park
- Take an architectural walk along the mature, tree-shaded blocks of Camden and Highland avenues
- Explore the nearby Salisbury University Arboretum and outdoor sculpture installations
- Stroll along the nearby Wicomico River waterfront paths towards Downtown Salisbury
Local favorites
- Rise Up Coffee Roasters · Coffee Shop · 4.6★ (780)Popular local Eastern Shore roastery serving organic espresso, cold brews, and breakfast burritos.
- Evolution Craft Brewing Co. & Public House · Brewery & Restaurant · 4.5★ (1850)Industrial-chic taproom offering craft ales, locally sourced seafood, and pub fare.
- Mojo's Urban Eatery · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (1240)Lively downtown spot serving creative burgers, craft cocktails, and gastropub staples.
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.