Is Hillview Estates safe?
Clarksville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Hillview Estates as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Hillview Estates
“Go. Hillview Estates is a calm, established residential neighborhood with low rates of violent crime. Visitors will encounter a safe suburban setting where basic precautions, such as locking vehicles, are all that is typically required.”
About the area
Hillview Estates is a quiet, mid-century to late-20th-century residential neighborhood in Clarksville featuring predominantly single-family ranch homes. Located within easy reach of major arterial routes like Madison Street, it offers a peaceful community vibe close to shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation.
- Suburban
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Established
Walking and biking in Hillview Estates
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 26/100
There are no bike lanes or bike-share programs within the subdivision; cyclists typically load bikes to access the Clarksville Greenway or Rotary Park trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than regional and national averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes fostering neighborhood stability
- Close driving proximity to major retail corridors, parks, and healthcare facilities
Cons
- Susceptible to occasional opportunistic property offenses like vehicle break-ins
- Car-dependent layout with sparse sidewalk networks on residential streets
- Limited street lighting on certain interior residential blocks
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Hillview Estates, with services and encampments primarily located in central commercial corridors and downtown Clarksville.
What Hillview Estates is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with light neighborhood traffic as residents head out for work or walk their dogs.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and secure, with clear visibility and typical suburban daily routines.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential, though pedestrians should watch for low lighting in cul-de-sacs.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and tranquil with negligible foot traffic; locking parked vehicles is standard best practice.
Transit, parking and getting around
Clarksville Transit System (CTS) provides bus service along nearby major thoroughfares such as Madison Street, though service does not run directly through the interior subdivision streets.
Driveway and curbside street parking are free and readily available throughout the neighborhood with no meters or permit restrictions.
Things to do in Hillview Estates
- Explore the hiking trails and nature center at nearby Rotary Park
- Visit Dunbar Cave State Park for cave tours, trail running, and wildlife viewing
- Spend an afternoon at Liberty Park and Clarksville Marina along the Cumberland River
Local favorites
- Silke's Old World Breads Bakery & Cafe · Bakery / Cafe · 4.7★ (1350)Beloved local European bakery offering artisan breads, pastries, sandwiches, and coffee.
- Capriglione's Italian Bistro · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (650)Family-run bistro serving classic pasta dishes, pizza, and authentic Italian fare.
- Liberty Park Grill · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (2200)Waterfront dining spot featuring burgers, steaks, seafood, and a lively patio.
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.
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