Is Key Estates safe?
Murfreesboro, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Key Estates as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Key Estates
“Go. Key Estates is a quiet, established suburban neighborhood that presents very little safety concern for visitors. Standard vigilance regarding parked vehicles is sufficient, as violent crime is quite rare in this predominantly residential area.”
About the area
Key Estates is a settled residential community located in northern Murfreesboro, characterized by mid-century single-family homes, mature trees, and spacious yards. It offers a calm, low-traffic environment close to major commercial corridors along Memorial Boulevard.
- Quiet Residential
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Oriented
Walking and biking in Key Estates
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes within the subdivision, but neighborhood streets have low speed limits, and the Murfreesboro Greenway System is accessible within a short drive or moderate ride.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Predominantly quiet single-family neighborhood with very low rates of violent crime
- High rates of vehicle access and steady, established homeownership
- Convenient driving access to shopping, dining, and medical services along Memorial Boulevard
- Low through-traffic on residential side streets
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked car burglaries
- Virtually no commercial or entertainment venues directly inside the subdivision
- Lacks complete sidewalk infrastructure on several interior residential streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Key Estates, though occasional unhoused individuals may be seen along the commercial retail strips of Memorial Boulevard.
What Key Estates is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with light morning commuter traffic and occasional residents walking dogs.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and tranquil with virtually no safety concerns for anyone walking through.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with minimal street activity and safe conditions.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and silent due to residential zoning; safe overall, though visitors should lock vehicles to prevent opportunistic theft.
Transit, parking and getting around
Local transit is provided by the Murfreesboro Rover bus system, which operates routes along nearby major thoroughfares like Memorial Boulevard, though there is no direct rail or BRT service in the area.
Ample, free private driveway and curbside street parking is easily available throughout the neighborhood with zero meters or garages.
Things to do in Key Estates
- Take a quiet walk or jog along the low-traffic residential streets shaded by mature trees
- Visit nearby SportsCom and McKnight Park for recreational fields, outdoor tracks, and indoor athletics
- Explore historic Stones River National Battlefield located just a short drive to the west
Local favorites
- The Alley on Main · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (1950)A popular local Murfreesboro eatery serving scratch-made comfort food and steaks in an inviting atmosphere.
- Just Love Coffee Cafe · Coffee Shop & Cafe · 4.7★ (1100)Cozy cafe offering specialty coffee drinks, artisan roasted beans, and signature waffle dishes.
- Demos' Restaurant · Family Restaurant · 4.6★ (3200)Longstanding local favorite known for generous portions of pasta, steak, and homemade soups.
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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