Is Manors at Manhattan safe?
Tampa, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Manors at Manhattan as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Manors at Manhattan
“Go. Manors at Manhattan is a tranquil, well-kept residential community in South Tampa offering a consistently safe environment for visitors. Violent crime is rare, making the area very safe for walking or driving, though standard precautions regarding locked vehicle doors apply.”
About the area
Manors at Manhattan is an established, peaceful South Tampa residential neighborhood characterized by mid-century single-family homes, shaded streets, and manicured lawns. It is predominantly residential and quiet, located within easy driving distance of South Tampa's vibrant dining corridors and waterfront parks.
- Quiet Residential
- Suburban Feel
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Manors at Manhattan
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 54/100
Neighborhood streets are flat and calm for casual cycling, but dedicated bike lanes are absent on major arterials; the continuous multi-use Bayshore Boulevard Trail is located about two miles east.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low and well below the city and national averages.
- Strong homeownership rates and stable household incomes foster a well-maintained neighborhood.
- Convenient driving access to MacDill Air Force Base, Bayshore Boulevard, and Westshore business district.
- Low-traffic interior streets ideal for peaceful residential walks.
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked car burglaries.
- Nearly completely car-dependent with virtually no dining or shopping directly within the neighborhood borders.
- Some interior streets lack continuous sidewalks, requiring pedestrians to share the roadway.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a factor within the interior residential streets, with only occasional transient activity seen along commercial arterial intersections farther south on Gandy Boulevard.
What Manors at Manhattan is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene, with residents out jogging and walking dogs along quiet streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Low-key and safe with light local residential traffic and good visibility.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and subdued, with neighbors returning home and pleasant conditions for an evening stroll.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with minimal pedestrian activity, feeling safe and undisturbed.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) provides bus service nearby via Route 19 along South Manhattan Avenue, connecting north to Westshore and south toward MacDill AFB; there is no rail or BRT service in this corridor.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with ample residential driveway space and unrestricted curb parking on most residential streets.
Things to do in Manors at Manhattan
- Take a relaxing walk or jog through the quiet, tree-lined residential streets.
- Drive a few minutes south to Picnic Island Park for dog beaches, disc golf, and panoramic Tampa Bay views.
- Explore the local dining and cafe scene along neighboring South Manhattan Avenue and Gandy Boulevard.
Local favorites
- Big Ray's Fish Camp · Seafood Restaurant · 4.6★ (2500)Acclaimed local seafood shack serving famous grouper sandwiches and fresh coastal Florida fare.
- 81Bay Brewing Company · Brewery · 4.7★ (570)Spacious craft brewery and taproom featuring coastal-inspired beers, arcade games, and live events.
- Interbay Meat Market · Deli & Butcher Shop · 4.7★ (620)Longstanding neighborhood staple known for traditional pressed Cuban sandwiches and butcher cuts.
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.