Is Nolan Hills safe?
Madison, Alabama · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Nolan Hills as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Nolan Hills
“Go. Nolan Hills is an exceptionally safe, quiet, and family-oriented residential community in Madison. With violent crime rates far below national averages and an affluent, established population, visitors face virtually no personal safety concerns.”
About the area
Nolan Hills is a modern, peaceful subdivision characterized by well-kept single-family homes, manicured lawns, and low-traffic residential streets. Located in the tech and defense corridor of the Huntsville metro area, it offers a secure environment close to Madison's top schools and city amenities.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Nolan Hills
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There are no bike-share hubs or dedicated on-street bike lanes, though local streets are calm for recreational riding and connect via car to the nearby Bradford Creek Greenway.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent and property crime rates significantly below state and national averages
- High median household income exceeding $115,000 with strong homeownership rates
- Quiet, family-friendly streets with virtually zero commercial disturbance
Cons
- Highly car-dependent with zero walkable retail or dining within the subdivision
- Occasional opportunistic theft from unlocked parked vehicles overnight
- Limited pedestrian and bike infrastructure connecting to surrounding thoroughfares
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Nolan Hills or the surrounding residential neighborhoods of Madison.
What Nolan Hills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and pleasant with neighbors walking dogs and parents commuting out to work.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and safe with occasional delivery vehicles and local residential traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Relaxed atmosphere as residents return home, remaining very safe for an evening stroll.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with virtually no activity, maintaining high safety levels throughout the night.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no fixed-route public transit serving Nolan Hills; Huntsville Transit (Orbit) does not operate bus routes into this residential section of Madison.
Parking is free and widely available via private driveways, garages, and unrestricted curbside street parking.
Things to do in Nolan Hills
- Walk or jog through the low-traffic neighborhood cul-de-sacs and manicured streets
- Visit nearby Dublin Memorial Park to enjoy sports courts, trails, and aquatic facilities
- Explore Historic Downtown Madison for boutique shopping and community events along Main Street
Local favorites
- Old Black Bear Brewing Company · Brewery & Pub · 4.5★ (1280)Local craft brewery and casual eatery serving craft beer, burgers, and comfort food in a rustic setting.
- Main Street Cafe · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (960)Beloved dining spot in downtown Madison serving classic Southern lunches and dinners in a converted historic city hall.
- Tom Brown's Restaurant · Steakhouse · 4.5★ (1150)Premium steak and seafood restaurant offering upscale dining and craft cocktails located a short drive south.
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.