Is Montgomery Farms safe?
Northport, Alabama · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Montgomery Farms as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Montgomery Farms
“Go. Montgomery Farms is a peaceful, family-oriented residential subdivision in northern Northport with very low violent crime rates. Visitors will find safe, well-kept streets, though the area is strictly residential and requires a car to access commercial amenities.”
About the area
Montgomery Farms is a quiet single-family subdivision located in Northport, Alabama, just north of the Black Warrior River and Tuscaloosa. It is characterized by modern homes, tidy lawns, low traffic, and a strong sense of suburban community.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Montgomery Farms
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no bike-share hubs or dedicated protected bike lanes within the neighborhood, though residential streets have low speed limits suitable for neighborhood riding.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low violent and property crime rates compared to national and metro averages
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained residential properties
- Safe, low-traffic neighborhood roads suitable for daytime walking and family activities
Cons
- Entirely car-dependent with zero commercial or dining establishments within walking distance
- No direct public transit connectivity to downtown Northport or Tuscaloosa
- Limited street lighting on certain residential cul-de-sacs at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Montgomery Farms. Relevant social services and shelters are located across the river in central Tuscaloosa.
What Montgomery Farms is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe, with neighbors walking dogs and minimal vehicle traffic heading out for morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and quiet with clear sightlines and typical residential deliveries.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful atmosphere with residents relaxing in yards; safe for evening walks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet, dark, and exceptionally low in activity with minimal security concerns.
Transit, parking and getting around
Tuscaloosa Transit Authority (TTA) provides bus service in the urban core, but no fixed-route bus service extends into Montgomery Farms. A private car or rideshare is essential.
Parking is completely free and easy, primarily handled via private residential driveways and standard curb parking along subdivision streets.
Things to do in Montgomery Farms
- Take a quiet morning run or leisurely walk through the low-traffic neighborhood loops
- Drive ten minutes west to Lake Lurleen State Park for hiking, fishing, and lake paddling
- Visit the historic downtown Northport district nearby to explore local boutiques and art galleries
Local favorites
- City Cafe · Southern / Meat-and-Three · 4.6★ (2450)A legendary nearby Northport diner serving classic Southern breakfast plates and homestyle lunch specials.
- Billy's Sports Grill - Northport · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (780)Popular local eatery serving burgers, wings, and craft drinks in a relaxed family setting.
- Southern Ale House · Gastropub · 4.5★ (1420)Upbeat nearby venue offering elevated Southern comfort food and a wide selection of regional draft beers.
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.