Is Mount Tabor Village safe?
Blacksburg, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Mount Tabor Village as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Mount Tabor Village
“Go. Mount Tabor Village is an exceptionally safe, quiet residential and scenic enclave situated on the northern perimeter of Blacksburg. Visitors face negligible crime risks and can comfortably explore the surrounding parks, mountain views, and quiet streets at any hour.”
About the area
Nestled near the base of Brush Mountain in northern Blacksburg, Mount Tabor Village features single-family homes, rolling hills, and immediate access to nature. It is a peaceful community favored by university faculty, retirees, and families seeking a scenic setting close to Virginia Tech.
- Quiet Residential
- Scenic & Rural
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Mount Tabor Village
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There are no protected bike lanes directly in the subdivision, but rural roads link to the Gateway Trail system and connect toward the paved Huckleberry Trail.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low rates of both violent and property crime
- High household incomes and well-maintained single-family properties
- Immediate proximity to Heritage Park and scenic rural trailheads
- Peaceful, tight-knit community atmosphere with minimal through traffic
Cons
- Highly car-dependent with no retail or dining within immediate walking distance
- Rural and residential roads often lack sidewalks and street lighting
- Occasional wildlife encounters, including deer and black bears venturing from the mountain
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not present in this residential and semi-rural area. Regional social services and shelters operate in downtown Blacksburg and Christiansburg.
What Mount Tabor Village is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Extremely calm with morning joggers, dog walkers, and minimal local traffic heading into town.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and quiet with children playing and occasional cyclists passing through scenic routes.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful and serene as residents return home, with negligible street safety risks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch dark and very quiet due to sparse street lighting, though virtually free of crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
Blacksburg Transit (BT) serves the broader town, with the nearest fixed bus routes running along North Main Street and Patrick Henry Drive about a mile away.
Parking is completely free and easy, primarily accommodated via private driveways and unrestricted residential street parking.
Things to do in Mount Tabor Village
- Hike, run, or birdwatch across the rolling meadows at nearby Heritage Park and Natural Area
- Take a scenic road cycling ride along Mount Tabor Road toward the national forest foothills
- Explore the Gateway Trail for mountain biking and hiking connections into Jefferson National Forest
Local favorites
- Rising Silo Brewery · Farm Brewery · 4.8★ (860)A solar-powered organic farm brewery and kitchen situated just down Glade Road.
- Carol Lee Donut Shop · Donut Shop · 4.8★ (1250)Beloved local institution serving handmade donuts a short drive south on North Main Street.
- Due South BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.4★ (1120)Casual smokehouse known for pit-cooked pulled pork, brisket, and southern sides.
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.