Is Montpier Farms safe?
Franklin, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Montpier Farms as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Montpier Farms
“Go. Montpier Farms is an exceptionally safe, serene, and affluent residential community located in northern Williamson County. Visitors and residents face negligible crime risk, making it an ideal peaceful setting provided you have private vehicle transportation.”
About the area
Montpier Farms is a quiet, upscale neighborhood in Franklin characterized by large estate homes, expansive rolling lawns, and lush mature trees. Situated along scenic routes near Old Hillsboro Road, it offers country-like tranquility within a short drive of historic downtown Franklin and Nashville.
- Affluent Residential
- Quiet & Scenic
- Car-Dependent
- Spacious Estates
Walking and biking in Montpier Farms
Walk score: 8/100 · Bike score: 18/100
No bike-share programs or dedicated bike lanes exist within the subdivision, but experienced road cyclists frequently utilize nearby rural routes to connect with the Natchez Trace Parkway.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Virtually zero violent crime and exceptionally low property crime rates compared to national benchmarks.
- High homeownership and affluent demographics with household incomes well above state and national averages.
- Tranquil, low-density environment with well-maintained spacious properties.
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with no commercial services or retail within walking distance.
- Narrow country-adjacent roads lacking sidewalks, curbs, and street lighting.
- Limited municipal pedestrian infrastructure makes outdoor movement at night tricky without a flashlight.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not present in this neighborhood. Essential social services and emergency shelters operate out of central Franklin and metropolitan Nashville.
What Montpier Farms is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and crisp with occasional early-morning joggers navigating wide driveways and lanes safely.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and secure with minimal traffic other than local residents and service vehicles.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe, though the lack of streetlights makes high-visibility gear recommended for walks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Completely silent and free from criminal activity, with darkness and crossing wildlife being the main driving concerns.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no public transit servicing Montpier Farms; Franklin Transit Authority operates limited routes in the commercial center of Franklin several miles away, and the region has no passenger rail access.
Parking is private and ample, accommodated entirely via private driveways and multi-car residential garages with no metered zones or parking decks.
Things to do in Montpier Farms
- Take a scenic driving tour along Old Hillsboro Road to view historic countryside estates.
- Hike the wooded multi-use trails at nearby Timberland Park off the Natchez Trace Parkway.
- Visit the nearby village of Leiper's Fork for boutique shopping, art galleries, and live bluegrass.
Local favorites
- Fox & Locke · Southern Restaurant · 4.6★ (1850)Iconic historic country gathering place offering traditional southern comfort food and live roots music.
- The Copper Fox Gallery · Art Gallery · 4.8★ (125)Showcase of unique handcrafted pottery, woodwork, and fine art in a restored historic home.
- High Brow Coffee + Tea · Coffee Shop · 4.7★ (460)Nearby artisan cafe in Westhaven serving specialty espresso, loose-leaf teas, and fresh baked goods.
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.
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