Is Killearn Lakes & Bradfordville safe?
Tallahassee, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Killearn Lakes & Bradfordville as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Killearn Lakes & Bradfordville
“Go. Killearn Lakes and Bradfordville represent one of the safest and most affluent suburban communities in the Tallahassee metropolitan area. Visitors will experience virtually nonexistent violent crime, clean master-planned neighborhoods, and peaceful natural surroundings.”
About the area
Located in northern Leon County, Killearn Lakes and Bradfordville are master-planned suburban and exurban communities known for chain-of-lakes, pine canopies, and well-kept subdivisions. The area provides an upscale, tranquil environment centered around family living, neighborhood parks, and modern retail plazas.
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet Suburban
- Lakes & Nature
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Killearn Lakes & Bradfordville
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 28/100
While arterial corridors like Thomasville and Bannerman Roads lack protected bike lanes, the area offers excellent recreational cycling on quiet residential roads and nearby unpaved multi-use trails; no bike-share systems operate here.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent and property crime rates are among the lowest in Leon County.
- High median household incomes exceeding $100,000 and homeownership rates above 85% reflect exceptional neighborhood stability.
- Abundant access to nature, parks, and water recreation including Lake Iamonia and nearby trail systems.
- Clean, modern infrastructure and well-maintained public spaces.
Cons
- Highly car-dependent layout requiring 20 to 30 minutes of driving to reach downtown Tallahassee or universities.
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins typical of quiet suburbs.
- Limited pedestrian connectivity between residential subdivisions and commercial plazas.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually non-existent in Killearn Lakes and Bradfordville, with no encampments or active panhandling in the area.
What Killearn Lakes & Bradfordville is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, dog walkers, and school commuters on quiet subdivision streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with steady retail traffic around shopping centers and children playing in residential cul-de-sacs.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and comfortable with residents dining out or strolling through neighborhood parks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and tranquil with minimal street activity and exceptionally low crime risk.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is practically non-existent in this northern part of Leon County; StarMetro does not provide regular fixed-route bus service here, making a personal vehicle or rideshare essential.
Parking is completely hassle-free and free of charge, with large surface lots at all commercial centers and ample driveway and residential street parking.
Things to do in Killearn Lakes & Bradfordville
- Hike, run, or mountain bike through the nearby expansive trail network at Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park.
- Paddle, boat, or fish on the waters of Lake Iamonia and local neighborhood retention lakes.
- Shop, dine, and explore local cafes in the Bannerman Crossings and Bradfordville commercial centers.
Local favorites
- Wharf Casual Seafood Bradfordville · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (680)A relaxed local staple serving fried baskets, grilled fish, po' boys, and Southern seafood platters.
- Maple Street Biscuit Company · Breakfast Restaurant · 4.6★ (1250)Popular morning spot serving scratch-made biscuit sandwiches, waffles, and fresh roast coffee.
- Island Wing Company Grill & Bar · Sports Bar & Grill · 4.3★ (850)Lively family-friendly tavern offering baked wings, craft burgers, and a wide draft beer selection.
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.