Is Lincoln Homes safe?
Atlanta, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Not recommended for casual walking around, especially after dark.
VibeLoco rates Lincoln Homes as “No-go after dark”.
Gogo's take on Lincoln Homes
“Go with care. Lincoln Homes is a historically disinvested, primarily residential West Atlanta neighborhood with elevated rates of violent and property crime. Casual tourists will find few traditional attractions, so visits should be purposeful and conducted during daylight hours.”
Northwest Atlanta corridors around Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway continue to be focal areas for APD targeted patrols addressing gun-related offenses and repeat property theft.
About the area
Lincoln Homes is an established residential neighborhood in Northwest Atlanta characterized by mid-century single-family homes, mature trees, and rolling terrain. It sits in Atlanta Police Department Zone 1, bordering Collier Heights and Carey Park, and remains largely insulated from heavy commercial development.
- Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Historic Community
- Sprawling Greenspace Access
Walking and biking in Lincoln Homes
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 34/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is sparse within neighborhood streets, but the nearby Proctor Creek Greenway provides a paved multi-use connection toward Westside Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Primarily quiet residential streets off major transit thoroughfares
- Close access to major regional greenspaces like Westside Park and Proctor Creek Greenway
- Established long-term resident base with strong neighborhood association ties
Cons
- Violent crime and property crime rates in APD Zone 1 sit well above the national and metro Atlanta averages
- High local poverty rate exceeding 25% with below-average median household income
- Visible pockets of blight, sporadic vacant parcels, and inconsistent sidewalk infrastructure
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is uncommon within interior residential blocks but becomes noticeable in encampments and near intersections along major commercial thoroughfares like Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway.
What Lincoln Homes is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Relatively calm as residents commute, though minimal foot traffic and quiet residential lanes require general vigilance.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Generally functional during daylight hours with typical neighborhood activity, though caution is warranted along major perimeter roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity diminishes rapidly after dusk; pedestrians should stick to well-lit areas and avoid walking alone.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Safety concerns rise significantly overnight due to poor illumination and elevated risks of opportunistic crime; walking is not recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
MARTA provides local bus service along adjacent corridors via Route 58 (Hollywood Road) and Route 60, linking south to the Hamilton E. Holmes rail station (Blue Line) located about two miles away.
Free on-street parking is widely available along residential streets, with no metered zones or structured parking garages in the immediate area.
Things to do in Lincoln Homes
- Explore the extensive trails and reservoir views at nearby Westside Park
- Walk or cycle along the connecting Proctor Creek Greenway trail segments
- Tour the historic mid-century modern residential architecture of adjacent Collier Heights
Local favorites
- JJ's Rib Shack · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.3★ (820)Longtime casual neighborhood counter serving hearty plates of ribs, pulled pork, and classic southern sides.
- K&K Soul Food · Soul Food Restaurant · 4.2★ (1150)Beloved Westside staple offering smothered pork chops, mac and cheese, and homemade sweet tea.
- Bankhead Seafood · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (460)Revitalized historic community destination offering fried fish baskets, shrimp, and hushpuppies.
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.