Is North Feltonville safe?
Apex, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates North Feltonville as “Go”.
Gogo's take on North Feltonville
“Go. North Feltonville in southern Apex is an exceptionally safe, quiet, and affluent suburban district with virtually negligible crime risk. Visitors can explore local parks and suburban centers with total peace of mind, though navigating the area requires a personal vehicle.”
About the area
North Feltonville is a peaceful, master-planned suburban community in southern Apex near the Holly Springs border, characterized by newer subdivisions, wooded greenways, and modern shopping plazas. It is inhabited largely by Research Triangle professionals and families, offering a clean, tranquil, and low-stress environment.
- Suburban Calm
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Affluent
Walking and biking in North Feltonville
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 29/100
While arterial roads lack dedicated bike lanes, residential subdivisions offer low-traffic cycling, and nearby connections exist to the Apex Nature Park and Beaver Creek Greenway trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent and property crime rates are among the lowest in the state and nationwide.
- Affluent economic foundation with median household incomes well exceeding six figures and minimal poverty.
- Well-maintained modern housing stock, well-lit subdivisions, and highly active municipal services.
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with minimal sidewalk connectivity along major thoroughfares like NC-55 and Holly Springs Road.
- Suburban sprawl means limited nightlife and cultural venues within immediate walking distance.
- Peak-hour traffic congestion along arterial commuter routes connecting toward Raleigh and RTP.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in North Feltonville; there are no encampments or active panhandling in the area.
What North Feltonville is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant, with joggers and dog walkers moving through neighborhood subdivision loops and school commute traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and serene with minimal street-level activity other than delivery vehicles and residents running errands.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential, feeling very secure with families returning home and dining at nearby shopping plazas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with empty residential streets; safety risks are negligible beyond standard roadway awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very limited in this part of Apex; GoApex (Route 11) serves parts of central Apex, but North Feltonville residents rely almost entirely on private vehicles for commuting.
Parking is abundant and universally free across all neighborhood shopping centers, public parks, and residential driveways.
Things to do in North Feltonville
- Explore the walking trails, disc golf course, and sports facilities at the nearby Apex Nature Park.
- Walk or run along the neighborhood trail connectors linking to the regional greenway network.
- Take a short drive to historic Downtown Apex for boutique shopping, historic architecture, and local dining.
Local favorites
- Ruckus Pizza, Pasta & Spirits · Italian Restaurant & Pub · 4.4★ (1150)Popular local hub known for oversized specialty pizza slices, pasta, craft beer, and family-friendly patio dining.
- The Mason Jar Tavern · Southern Restaurant · 4.5★ (2300)Spirited neighborhood tavern serving elevated Southern comfort dishes and regional beers served in mason jars.
- Common Grounds Coffee House · Coffee Shop · 4.7★ (320)Cozy community café serving locally roasted coffees, seasonal lattes, 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.