Is Hovey safe?
Long Beach, Mississippi · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Hovey as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Hovey
“Go. Hovey is a peaceful, low-density residential community in Long Beach with low violent and property crime rates. While it lacks commercial nightlife or tourist attractions, it offers a secure, quiet environment for residents and travelers seeking a relaxed Gulf Coast base.”
About the area
Hovey is a suburban-to-rural neighborhood situated in northern Long Beach, characterized by spacious residential lots, pine forests, and quiet residential streets. Visitors appreciate its serene setting, safe neighborhoods, and quick vehicular access to coastal beaches and downtown Gulfport.
- Quiet & Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Spacious & Wooded
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Hovey
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There is no municipal bike-share system in Hovey, and dedicated bike lanes are scarce inland, though cyclists can ride south to access the scenic paved boardwalk and paths along the beachfront.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent and property crime rates are well below state and national medians
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes fostering a stable community
- Quiet, low-traffic residential atmosphere with minimal street congestion
- Convenient driving access to Interstate 10 and US Highway 90
Cons
- Highly car-dependent with almost no walkable retail or dining
- Limited street lighting along secondary and rural residential corridors
- Few commercial venues or public amenities located directly within the neighborhood
- Susceptible to regional hurricane and coastal storm power outages
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent in Hovey, as unhoused populations and support shelters in Harrison County are primarily centered in urban commercial corridors of Gulfport and Biloxi.
What Hovey is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and quiet, with sparse local commuter traffic and safe conditions for walking dogs or jogging.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Peaceful residential atmosphere with clear visibility and virtually no pedestrian-related safety concerns.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and tranquil as residents return home, though roads can be dim due to limited municipal streetlights.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity with dark, quiet streets; personal safety risks are minimal, though driving requires alertness for wildlife.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very limited in this area; Coast Transit Authority (CTA) provides route coverage along coastal arteries like Highway 90, but neighborhood streets rely entirely on personal vehicles or on-demand rideshares.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free throughout the area, with generous private driveways and ample free surface parking lots at all nearby businesses.
Things to do in Hovey
- Visit the historic 500-year-old Friendship Oak on the nearby USM Gulf Park Campus
- Spend a relaxing afternoon along the public beaches on Highway 90 just south of the neighborhood
- Launch a kayak or enjoy nature walks along the nearby coastal bayous and canals
Local favorites
- Bull's Restaurant · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (820)Down-home staple serving classic fried seafood platters, po'boys, and Southern sides in a casual diner setting.
- Country Fisherman · Buffet Restaurant · 4.3★ (1150)Popular local buffet known for Southern fried catfish, shrimp, hushpuppies, and homestyle cooking.
- Radish · Southern Restaurant · 4.7★ (360)Upscale neighborhood eatery near downtown Long Beach highlighting modern Gulf Coast ingredients and creative cocktails.
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.