Is Hillsdale safe?
Summerfield, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Hillsdale as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Hillsdale
“Go. Hillsdale in Summerfield is an exceptionally safe, quiet, and affluent semi-rural suburb north of Greensboro. Visitors face virtually no violent crime risks, though having a personal vehicle is essential to explore the area.”
About the area
Hillsdale is a peaceful residential community in Summerfield, characterized by rolling wooded landscapes, custom single-family estates, and horse farms. It offers a calm, upscale country atmosphere with quick highway access to the amenities of northwest Greensboro.
- Quiet & Peaceful
- Affluent Suburb
- Rural / Wooded
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Hillsdale
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 22/100
No bike-share programs exist in Summerfield, but cyclists frequently utilize the nearby paved Atlantic and Yadkin Greenway for recreational riding.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime and property crime rates are far below state and national averages.
- Affluent economic profile with high median household incomes and very low poverty rates.
- Well-maintained, low-density residential properties with strong neighborhood watch presence.
Cons
- Strictly car-dependent with minimal pedestrian infrastructure or sidewalks along rural roads.
- Poor street lighting at night along narrow two-lane country thoroughfares.
- Sparse commercial offerings requiring a drive into Greensboro or central Summerfield for services.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent in Hillsdale and the broader Summerfield area, with no encampments or panhandling present.
What Hillsdale is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with light commuter traffic and residents walking dogs within private subdivisions.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet, bright, and completely safe for outdoor activities, though roads lack dedicated pedestrian paths.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential with virtually no foot traffic as the area winds down before dark.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-black on rural connecting roads with zero activity; exceedingly safe from crime but requiring careful driving due to deer.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no fixed-route public transit service in Hillsdale; the Greensboro Transit Agency (GTA) does not extend into this part of northern Guilford County.
Parking is completely free and effortless with expansive private driveways and ample surface lots at all local businesses and parks.
Things to do in Hillsdale
- Hike, jog, or birdwatch along the nearby Atlantic and Yadkin Greenway trailhead.
- Explore the historic Summerfield Community Park and its scenic nature trails.
- Take a scenic drive through the rolling equestrian properties and pastoral landscapes.
Local favorites
- Godfrey's Grill · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (320)A cozy, long-standing local favorite serving classic Southern comfort food, burgers, and breakfast.
- Summerfield Farms · Farm / Market & Event Venue · 4.7★ (510)A picturesque working farm featuring an on-site market with grass-fed meats, local goods, and outdoor gatherings.
- Giuseppe's Italian Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (460)A warm neighborhood eatery offering traditional pasta dishes, hand-tossed pizzas, and Italian classics.
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.