Is Markwood safe?
Raleigh, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Markwood as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Markwood
“Go. Markwood is an unassuming, established residential pocket in East Raleigh that is generally peaceful for daytime visits and daily routines. Visitors should exercise basic urban caution along nearby thoroughfares like New Bern Avenue and Poole Road, but the residential interior is quiet and low-risk.”
City transit and infrastructure upgrades along the adjacent New Bern Avenue corridor for Raleigh's Bus Rapid Transit project have recently focused revitalization attention on nearby east-side neighborhoods.
About the area
Markwood is a mid-century, tree-shaded residential neighborhood nestled in East Raleigh just east of the Raleigh Country Club. It primarily features modest single-family ranch homes, gentle residential streets, and convenient highway access to the I-440 Beltline and downtown Raleigh.
- Residential
- Suburban Feel
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Markwood
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 38/100
While dedicated bike lanes inside the neighborhood are scarce, cyclists can easily access the Walnut Creek Trail and Neuse River Greenway via nearby connector streets.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Primarily owner-occupied and long-term rental single-family homes on quiet interior streets
- Lower violent crime incidence compared to surrounding commercial thoroughfares
- Close proximity to the Raleigh Country Club, local parks, and Walnut Creek trails
Cons
- Higher risk of opportunistic property crime and vehicle break-ins along border streets
- Pedestrian infrastructure is limited, with intermittent sidewalks throughout residential blocks
- Sparse neighborhood-scale retail requiring trips to nearby arterial commercial plazas
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal inside the residential core of Markwood, though occasional unhoused individuals and panhandling can be observed around busy shopping centers along New Bern Avenue and Poole Road.
What Markwood is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm with residents commuting to work, walking dogs, and school buses moving through.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Low-traffic and quiet with good neighborhood visibility and comfortable walking conditions.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down; well-lit driveways make evening strolls low-stress within interior streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic; situational awareness is advised, particularly when parking or walking near perimeter corridors.
Transit, parking and getting around
GoRaleigh provides local bus service along nearby arterial roads including Route 15 (Poole Rd) and Route 18 (Worthdale), connecting to downtown Raleigh's GoRaleigh Station within 20 to 25 minutes.
Parking is straightforward with ample free private driveways and unrestricted on-street parking on residential streets.
Things to do in Markwood
- Play 18 holes or attend community events at the historic Raleigh Country Club nearby
- Walk the shaded greenway connector paths near Marsh Creek and Walnut Creek
- Explore local parks like Worthdale Park for tennis, basketball, and open green space
Local favorites
- Raleigh Country Club · Golf & Country Club · 4.6★ (115)Historic Donald Ross-designed championship golf course offering premier recreation on the neighborhood boundary.
- Almadina Supermarket & Grill · Middle Eastern Grocery & Deli · 4.5★ (380)Popular nearby international grocery store serving freshly made shawarma, kabobs, and Mediterranean specialties.
- Los Cuñados · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (290)Casual neighborhood staple serving hearty tacos, tortas, and authentic Mexican comfort food.
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.