Is Huntington safe?
Atlanta, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Huntington as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Huntington
“Go. Huntington is an affluent, peaceful residential enclave in upper Buckhead characterized by large wooded lots and minimal violent crime. Visitors will find a tranquil, secure atmosphere, though a vehicle is essential as it is purely residential with virtually no walkable commercial amenities.”
About the area
Huntington is an established, tree-lined suburban neighborhood nestled in northwest Atlanta near the Chattahoochee River corridor. It offers quiet, winding streets lined with stately single-family homes and excellent proximity to major parks and private academies.
- Affluent Residential
- Wooded / Secluded
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Huntington
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 22/100
There is no direct bike-share availability, and the hilly, narrow streets lack dedicated bike lanes, though recreational cycling is common toward the river trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to broader Atlanta municipal averages
- High median household incomes and exceptionally well-maintained, owner-occupied properties
- Quiet, low-density environment with lush natural canopy and minimal through-traffic
Cons
- Susceptible to occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins
- Virtually no commercial amenities or dining within immediate walking distance
- Narrow roads lack comprehensive sidewalk infrastructure and streetlighting
Homelessness: Visible homelessness and encampments are virtually nonexistent within the interior of this residential neighborhood.
What Huntington is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe with residents walking dogs and occasional jogging along residential lanes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and secure with light local vehicle traffic and delivery services moving through the area.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful and secluded as neighbors return home, with minimal activity outdoors.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark due to minimal streetlighting, but overall safe and free of street-level disturbances.
Transit, parking and getting around
MARTA bus routes serve peripheral arterial corridors such as Northside Parkway, but rail access requires driving approximately 10 to 15 minutes east to the Buckhead or Medical Center MARTA stations.
Ample private driveway parking exists throughout the neighborhood, and street parking is generally unrestricted on residential lanes, though narrow roads make roadside parking uncommon.
Things to do in Huntington
- Explore scenic walking and trail running routes along the nearby Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
- Take a quiet architectural drive through the winding, wooded residential lanes
- Visit adjacent Chastain Park for tennis, golf, and open green recreation
Local favorites
- Canoe · New American Restaurant · 4.7★ (3850)Acclaimed riverside fine dining serving seasonal farm-to-table cuisine just minutes away along the Chattahoochee.
- The Horseradish Grill · Southern Restaurant · 4.4★ (1620)Historic, upscale eatery near Chastain Park featuring elevated Southern classics in an airy cottage setting.
- Goldberg's Fine Foods · Deli & Bagel Shop · 4.5★ (1150)Long-running neighborhood staple offering New York-style bagels, sandwiches, and traditional deli favorites.
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.