Is Hunting Downs safe?
Montgomery, Alabama · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Hunting Downs as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Hunting Downs
“Go. Hunting Downs is a tranquil, well-kept residential neighborhood in East Montgomery that is very safe for visitors. While it is strictly suburban with no tourist attractions within its borders, it offers a secure environment close to key commercial corridors.”
About the area
Hunting Downs is an established suburban community in East Montgomery characterized by single-family brick homes, quiet cul-de-sacs, and mature landscaping. It functions primarily as a peaceful residential pocket located conveniently close to the Vaughn Road and Taylor Road commercial corridors.
- Suburban Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in Hunting Downs
Walk score: 15/100 · Bike score: 25/100
The neighborhood lacks bike lanes on surrounding major arterials like Vaughn Road, and there is no public bike-share system, though internal residential streets are safe for cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than Montgomery citywide averages.
- High rate of owner-occupied homes and well-maintained residential properties.
- Quick driving access to major East Montgomery shopping centers, restaurants, and medical facilities.
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with zero commercial activity or retail within walking distance.
- Susceptible to occasional opportunistic property crime such as unlocked vehicle larcenies.
- Lacks direct pedestrian or bicycle connections to adjacent commercial centers.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this purely residential subdivision, as service providers and shelters are concentrated in downtown and central Montgomery.
What Hunting Downs is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very safe and calm, with residents walking pets and children catching school buses.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Peaceful neighborhood conditions with light local traffic and standard delivery services.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential setting where streets clear quickly as residents return home.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued and secure, though standard personal safety awareness is always recommended on darker streets.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by The M (Montgomery Area Transit System), but routes do not directly serve the interior of Hunting Downs, making personal vehicles necessary.
Parking is exceptionally easy with private driveways and ample, unrestricted curbside street parking throughout the subdivision.
Things to do in Hunting Downs
- Take a quiet morning walk or run along the low-traffic residential loops and cul-de-sacs.
- Visit the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts and Shakespeare Festival grounds at nearby Blount Cultural Park.
- Shop and dine at the neighboring retail developments along Vaughn Road and The Shoppes at EastChase.
Local favorites
- Chappy's Deli · Deli · 4.5★ (1650)A long-standing Montgomery favorite serving classic New York-style deli sandwiches, breakfast platters, and Southern comfort sides.
- Sol Sizzling Mexican Grill · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (680)Popular local spot along the Vaughn Road corridor offering traditional Mexican dishes, fajitas, and margaritas.
- Mellow Mushroom · Pizza Restaurant · 4.3★ (1120)Eclectic regional chain known for stone-baked craft pizzas, calzones, and an extensive craft beer list.
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.