Is Killearn Acres safe?
Tallahassee, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Killearn Acres as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Killearn Acres
“Go. Killearn Acres is a remarkably safe, quiet, and well-established suburban neighborhood in northeast Tallahassee. Violent crime is rare, and the area features stable residential streets ideal for families and visitors seeking a peaceful stay.”
About the area
Killearn Acres is a mature, tree-lined residential community characterized by single-family homes on spacious lots and quiet cul-de-sacs. While almost purely residential and car-dependent, it offers rapid access to the Thomasville Road commercial corridor and scenic outdoor recreation.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet & Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Killearn Acres
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 36/100
There is no municipal bike-share station here, but the neighborhood connects easily via short road links to the scenic, unpaved trails of the Miccosukee Canopy Road Greenway.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are among the lowest in the Tallahassee metropolitan area
- High rate of homeownership with well-maintained properties and stable residency
- Direct proximity to top-tier outdoor recreation at the Miccosukee Canopy Road Greenway
- High median household incomes and negligible neighborhood poverty
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent layout with no commercial amenities inside the residential core
- Sporadic opportunistic property crimes, primarily unlocked vehicle burglaries at night
- Many internal residential roads lack paved pedestrian sidewalks and street lighting
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Killearn Acres, with no encampments or panhandling found in this purely residential enclave.
What Killearn Acres is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, dog walking, and commuting along shaded streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet with minimal local vehicular traffic and children playing in yards.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential as neighbors unwind and walk along the street edges in daylight or dusk.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and quiet with very low activity; it remains safe, though limited streetlights require a flashlight.
Transit, parking and getting around
StarMetro operates Tallahassee's transit network, but routes do not penetrate the interior of Killearn Acres; the nearest infrequent bus connections require traveling out to the major Thomasville Road corridor.
Parking is abundant and entirely free, with ample driveway space at residences and hassle-free, unrestricted street parking on wide residential roadways.
Things to do in Killearn Acres
- Walk, run, or bike under centuries-old live oaks along the adjacent Miccosukee Canopy Road Greenway
- Relax and play with family at the neighborhood's pocket green spaces and equestrian trails
- Visit the nearby Maclay Gardens State Park for historic botanical gardens and lake paddling
Local favorites
- Canopy Road Cafe · Breakfast & Brunch · 4.6★ (1650)A bustling daytime cafe known for creative pancake stacks, skillet scrambles, and classic diner fare.
- Red Elephant Pizza and Grill · American Restaurant · 4.3★ (890)Family-friendly gathering spot offering specialty pizzas, grilled burgers, and craft beers.
- Kiku Japanese Fusion · Japanese Restaurant · 4.5★ (720)Popular neighborhood dining room serving fresh sushi rolls, hibachi entrees, and bento specials.
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.