Is Meadowbrook safe?
Clemmons, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Meadowbrook as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Meadowbrook
“Go. Meadowbrook is a peaceful, well-maintained residential neighborhood in the suburban village of Clemmons. It offers an exceptionally safe environment with minimal crime, making it ideal for families and visitors seeking a quiet stay close to Winston-Salem.”
About the area
Meadowbrook is an established suburban enclave characterized by single-family homes, mature trees, and rolling green lawns near the heart of Clemmons. Visitors will find a tranquil, community-oriented atmosphere with convenient access to local parks, golf courses, and neighborhood dining options along Lewisville-Clemmons Road.
- Suburban / Peaceful
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Meadowbrook
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There are no dedicated municipal bike-share stations; while cyclists frequently use low-speed residential streets, dedicated trail riding is best accessed via the greenway network at nearby Tanglewood Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to national and state averages
- High homeownership rate with stable, well-tended single-family housing stock
- High median household income and low poverty levels typical of suburban Forsyth County
- Peaceful suburban streets with minimal through-traffic
Cons
- Car dependency requires a vehicle for almost all daily errands and dining
- Lack of continuous pedestrian infrastructure like sidewalks throughout the interior neighborhood
- No public transit connectivity serving the residential streets directly
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within Meadowbrook and the surrounding residential sections of Clemmons.
What Meadowbrook is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene, with residents walking dogs and occasional school-bound traffic along main connectors.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and sunlit with light neighborhood activity and excellent overall personal safety.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-centered as residents return from work, with very low vehicular traffic on residential streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with virtually no foot traffic; street lighting is sparse, but the area remains exceptionally safe.
Transit, parking and getting around
Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) provides regional bus service, but routes do not directly service the Meadowbrook neighborhood, and there is no passenger rail or BRT system in Clemmons.
Ample free private driveways and generous, unrestricted residential on-street parking make parking effortless throughout the area.
Things to do in Meadowbrook
- Play a round of golf or practice at nearby Salem Glen Golf & Country Club or Tanglewood Park golf facilities
- Explore the extensive trails, arboretum, and equestrian facilities at Tanglewood Park, located just minutes away
- Spend a family afternoon outdoors enjoying the playgrounds and athletic courts at nearby Southwest Forsyth Little League / Village Park
Local favorites
- Clemmons Kitchen · Diner / American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1250)A beloved local staple offering classic homestyle breakfast platters, sandwiches, and Southern comfort dishes.
- Mossy's Eats, Treats & Happy Hours · Sports Bar & Grill · 4.4★ (840)Casual neighborhood gathering spot serving craft burgers, wings, and local draft beers in a family-friendly setting.
- 2520 Tavern · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (980)Refined neighborhood eatery serving upscale American fare, steaks, and cocktails on a comfortable patio.
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.