Is Maple Hill safe?
Madison, Alabama · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Maple Hill as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Maple Hill
“Go. Maple Hill is an exceptionally safe, quiet residential subdivision in Madison with negligible crime. Visitors and residents can walk comfortably throughout the neighborhood at any hour without safety concerns.”
About the area
Maple Hill is a mature, tree-lined suburban community located in central Madison, Alabama, known for well-maintained single-family homes and calm cul-de-sacs. The area offers quick access to major corridors like Hughes Road, city parks, and nearby tech and research hubs across the Huntsville metro.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Maple Hill
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no bike-share hubs, but cyclists can easily access nearby connections to the Mill Creek Greenway and Bradford Creek Greenway multi-use trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates than state and national averages
- High household income levels, strong educational attainment, and high homeownership rates
- Peaceful, low-traffic residential streets safe for outdoor recreation
- Rapid emergency service response times and active community policing in Madison
Cons
- Entirely car-dependent with almost no commercial businesses within walking distance
- Inconsistent sidewalk infrastructure along some older interior streets
- Suburban street lighting can be sparse on residential cul-de-sacs at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a presence in Maple Hill, with social services and shelters located in downtown Huntsville.
What Maple Hill is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Crisp and tranquil, with residents walking dogs and low residential traffic making walking completely safe.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and peaceful, with occasional school and work traffic flowing smoothly through main feeder roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Relaxed and quiet, as families spend time outdoors and neighbors stroll the streets safely.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and silent with minimal street activity, remaining safe and secure.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no fixed-route public transit in Maple Hill; Huntsville Transit does not extend bus routes into Madison, making personal vehicles or rideshare services necessary.
Parking is exceptionally easy with free, unrestricted residential street parking and private driveways throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Maple Hill
- Run or stroll along the nearby Mill Creek Greenway trail system
- Enjoy sports fields, tennis courts, and swimming facilities at Dublin Memorial Park
- Explore independent shops and dining in historic Downtown Madison a short drive away
Local favorites
- Old Black Bear Brewing Company · Brewpub · 4.5★ (1420)Popular gathering spot serving locally brewed craft beer and elevated pub food in downtown Madison.
- Main Street Cafe · Southern Restaurant · 4.6★ (980)Charming cafe set in Madison's former 1904 town hall and jail serving traditional Southern lunch classics.
- Grounded Coffee · Coffee Shop · 4.7★ (840)Cozy neighborhood cafe on Hughes Road offering specialty espresso drinks, pastries, and a warm atmosphere.
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.