Is Mountain View Estates safe?
Montgomery, Alabama · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Mountain View Estates as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Mountain View Estates
“Go with care. Mountain View Estates is a quiet, primarily residential enclave in North Montgomery, but adjacent corridors experience elevated property and violent crime rates compared to national benchmarks. Visitors should stay aware of their surroundings, particularly after dark, and keep vehicles locked.”
Citywide concerns over gun violence and auto theft in Montgomery have kept police patrols active along North Montgomery corridors and the Northern Boulevard bypass.
About the area
Mountain View Estates is an established, modest residential community situated in the northern sector of Montgomery near major thoroughfares like the Northern Boulevard. The area is characterized by single-family brick ranch homes, mature trees, and a slower suburban pace. It offers convenient vehicle access to downtown Montgomery and regional venues while remaining strictly residential inside its borders.
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet Residential
- Modest
Walking and biking in Mountain View Estates
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or municipal bike-share stations in the neighborhood; cyclists must share the road with vehicular traffic.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Primarily owner-occupied, single-family residential streets with low through-traffic
- Convenient vehicle access to the Northern Boulevard (US-231) and central Montgomery
- Stable suburban residential fabric with quiet daytime hours
Cons
- Property crime and vehicle break-in rates in the surrounding North Montgomery police precinct exceed national averages
- Lower-than-average median household incomes and limited nearby retail amenities
- Lack of sidewalks and minimal street lighting on interior neighborhood roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the residential streets of Mountain View Estates, though occasional unhoused individuals may be seen along major commercial sections of the Northern Boulevard.
What Mountain View Estates is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm as residents commute to work, with light traffic along interior streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Generally quiet with occasional residential traffic and delivery vehicles moving through.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential feel, though lower lighting levels make visibility on foot somewhat limited.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic; driving is advised over walking due to isolated roads and lack of pedestrian infrastructure.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by The M (Montgomery Area Transit System), with limited bus service operating along major corridors like Northern Boulevard, but interior streets have no direct transit access.
Ample free residential driveway and on-street parking throughout the neighborhood, with no metered zones or parking garages.
Things to do in Mountain View Estates
- Attend livestock shows, rodeos, or local expos at nearby Garrett Coliseum
- Enjoy outdoor walking trails and sports facilities at the nearby Lagoon Park
- Visit the Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum located a short drive south
Local favorites
- Davis Cafe · Soul Food Restaurant · 4.5★ (420)Beloved local diner serving hearty Southern classics like fried chicken, meatloaf, and collard greens.
- Fat Boy's Bar-B-Que Ranch · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.4★ (850)Classic Alabama barbecue pit serving pulled pork, ribs, and house-made sauces.
- Chappy's Deli · Deli & Diner · 4.5★ (1280)Regional favorite known for breakfast scrambles, Reuben sandwiches, 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.