Is Nine Eagles safe?
Tampa, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Nine Eagles as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Nine Eagles
“Go. Nine Eagles is an exceptionally safe, quiet, and affluent master-planned community centered around golf courses and scenic conservation lands. Visitors have virtually zero personal safety concerns, though you will need a vehicle to explore the broader area.”
About the area
Situated in northwest Hillsborough County near the Pinellas and Pasco borders, Nine Eagles is an upscale, largely gated residential community featuring The Eagles Golf Club. The neighborhood is characterized by manicured fairways, private subdivisions, serene lakes, and peaceful suburban streets.
- Quiet / Residential
- Golf-Centric
- Gated Community
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Nine Eagles
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 32/100
There are no bike-share stations in the area, but low-speed residential streets provide pleasant neighborhood riding, and the Upper Tampa Bay Trail trailhead is a short drive away.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent and property crime rates are among the lowest in the Tampa metropolitan area.
- High homeownership rate and strong household incomes sustain pristine neighborhood upkeep.
- Manned security gatehouses and low through-traffic enhance residential peace and safety.
- Well-maintained natural scenery and water features throughout the neighborhood.
Cons
- Virtually no walkability to retail, restaurants, or basic daily services.
- No direct public transit service within the residential boundaries.
- Suburban road choke points along Race Track Road during peak rush hours.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a presence in Nine Eagles due to its gated access points, exclusively residential layout, and lack of nearby commercial corridors or transit hubs.
What Nine Eagles is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, dog walking, and early tee times heading out on the golf courses.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very calm with light residential traffic and golfers enjoying the fairways.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet suburban setting where streets empty out into well-lit private driveways.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Exceptionally quiet and secure with manned gate entry and virtually no street-level crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is virtually nonexistent in Nine Eagles. Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) does not run scheduled bus routes into the neighborhood, and the nearest regional transit connections require driving several miles southeast toward Citrus Park.
Parking is completely hassle-free and free of charge, with large dedicated lots at the golf clubhouse and ample private driveway parking throughout the residential subdivisions.
Things to do in Nine Eagles
- Play 18 holes across championship layouts at The Eagles Golf Club.
- Take a nature walk or observe local wildlife around the neighborhood lakes and conservation buffers.
- Visit the nearby Brooker Creek Preserve just west of the community for hiking and equestrian trails.
Local favorites
- The Eagles Golf Club · Golf Course & Event Venue · 4.1★ (710)A premier 36-hole golf facility featuring two distinct championship courses and an on-site clubhouse restaurant.
- The Grind Coffee Bar · Coffee Shop · 4.7★ (460)A popular neighborhood spot on nearby Race Track Road serving artisan espresso, specialty lattes, and fresh pastries.
- Wood Fired Pizza Wine Bar · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (620)A welcoming local pizzeria offering artisanal wood-fired pies, craft salads, and an extensive wine list.
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.