Is Ivan Hill safe?
Atlanta, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Ivan Hill as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Ivan Hill
“Go with care. Ivan Hill is a quiet, predominantly residential enclave in Southwest Atlanta that offers leafy, peaceful streets during the day but borders commercial corridors with higher property and violent crime rates. Visitors will find little tourist infrastructure within the immediate neighborhood, so situational awareness and standard urban precautions are advised, especially after dark.”
Southwest Atlanta's Zone 4 continues to see targeted police patrols along surrounding commercial corridors to address lingering property crime and vehicle break-ins.
About the area
Ivan Hill is a tucked-away, mid-century residential neighborhood in Southwest Atlanta characterized by modest single-family ranch homes and mature tree canopies. It sits in close proximity to major thoroughfares like Campbellton Road and the revitalizing Westside BeltLine corridor.
- Quiet Residential
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
- Suburban-Style Enclave
Walking and biking in Ivan Hill
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 38/100
Dedicated bike lanes are absent within the neighborhood, but cyclists can access the Westside BeltLine Trail approximately 2 miles to the east via local road connections.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Primarily quiet single-family residential streets with limited pass-through traffic
- Close driving proximity to the Westside BeltLine and Cascade Springs Nature Preserve
- Active neighborhood associations working on community preservation and traffic calming
Cons
- Property crime and vehicle thefts in surrounding Zone 4 sectors are well above the national median
- Lower median household income and pockets of aging, under-maintained rental housing
- Zero commercial or dining establishments within the neighborhood bounds, requiring travel for basic amenities
Homelessness: Visible homelessness within the residential core of Ivan Hill is rare, though unhoused individuals and panhandling can be observed along the commercial segments of nearby Campbellton Road.
What Ivan Hill is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm with residents commuting to work and school, making it safe for morning walks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Low-key and sleepy with occasional delivery drivers and minimal foot traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential feel, though lower street lighting requires increased vigilance on foot.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and isolated streets where pedestrian activity is uncommon and not recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
MARTA provides bus service via Route 83 along nearby Campbellton Road, connecting east to the Oakland City MARTA Rail Station (Red/Gold Lines) roughly 1.5 to 2 miles away.
Street parking is free, abundant, and unrestricted along most residential streets; private driveways are standard throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Ivan Hill
- Take a quiet walk through the neighborhood's mid-century residential streets and forested residential blocks
- Hike the nearby forested trails and historic spring site at Cascade Springs Nature Preserve
- Access the nearby Westside BeltLine trail for outdoor recreation and brewery visits
Local favorites
- The Beautiful Restaurant · Southern / Soul Food · 4.2★ (3150)A long-standing Southwest Atlanta institution serving classic Southern comfort staples and scratch-made sides.
- Wadada Healthy Market & Juice Bar · Health Food / Cafe · 4.8★ (340)A nearby community staple offering organic cold-pressed juices, smoothies, and plant-based provisions.
- Local Green Atlanta · Vegan / Healthy Fast Casual · 4.6★ (1120)A popular counter-serve eatery nearby delivering plant-forward wraps, bowls, and seafood options.
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.