Is Markette safe?
Oxford, Mississippi · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Markette as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Markette
“Go. Markette is a calm, low-density residential pocket on the outskirts of Oxford that poses virtually no safety hazards to visitors. Violent crime is rare, making it a peaceful and secure base close to the university and central Oxford.”
About the area
Markette is a wooded, semi-rural to suburban neighborhood corridor located southeast of central Oxford, Mississippi. It features single-family homes, acreages, and light local commerce with easy driving access to Ole Miss and the historic Oxford Square.
- Quiet & Suburban
- Wooded Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Peaceful
Walking and biking in Markette
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 26/100
There is no municipal bike-share system or protected on-street bike lanes in the area; road cycling requires sharing narrow country roads, though the South Campus Rail Trail is easily reachable by car.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to national averages
- Quiet, low-traffic rural-suburban atmosphere with spacious home lots
- High rates of vehicle ownership and stable household occupancy
- Convenient driving access to University of Mississippi healthcare and amenities
Cons
- Virtually zero pedestrian infrastructure, sidewalks, or dedicated street lighting
- Isolated from direct walking-distance dining, shopping, and retail hubs
- Heavily reliant on personal vehicles with limited county emergency dispatch coverage compared to city center
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is essentially non-existent in Markette, with social service organizations and shelters located closer to central Oxford and neighboring regional hubs.
What Markette is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Crisp, quiet, and very safe, with light local commuter traffic along area roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and uneventful with virtually no foot traffic and minimal street activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and secure, though the lack of street lighting creates pitch-black rural driving conditions.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Completely still with zero street life; safe from crime, though wildlife and dark roads require careful driving.
Transit, parking and getting around
Oxford University Transit (OUT) provides bus transit connecting campus and commercial areas in central Oxford, but fixed routes do not extend into Markette, making personal vehicles or rideshare services essential.
Parking is completely free and widely available on private driveways, residential properties, and local business surface lots.
Things to do in Markette
- Visit the nearby Oxford Treehouse Gallery to explore local art nestled in a natural wooded setting
- Access the nearby South Campus Rail Trail (Whirlpool Trails) for scenic hiking and trail running
- Take a short five-minute drive into central Oxford to tour Rowan Oak, William Faulkner's historic home
Local favorites
- Oxford Treehouse Gallery · Art Gallery · 4.9★ (42)Unique gallery and artist studio tucked into the woods featuring regional paintings, pottery, and metalwork.
- Lost Pizza Co. Oxford · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (710)Laid-back regional staple serving specialty pizzas, pasta, and sandwiches in a funky, retro space nearby.
- Chicory Market · Grocery Store & Cafe · 4.8★ (235)Beloved local farm-to-table grocer offering fresh regional produce, specialty goods, and prepared lunch items.
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.