Is North Hills safe?
Greensboro, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates North Hills as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on North Hills
“Go. North Hills is a peaceful, established suburban neighborhood in North Greensboro that poses very few safety concerns for visitors. Standard vigilance regarding vehicle security is all that is typically required.”
About the area
North Hills is a mature residential community characterized by mid-century single-family homes, leafy residential streets, and convenient access to local shopping plazas along major thoroughfares. It offers a low-key suburban atmosphere with quick driving connections to downtown Greensboro and regional parks.
- Quiet Suburb
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined Streets
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in North Hills
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There is no municipal bike-share system in the neighborhood; however, dedicated cyclists can easily connect to the nearby Atlantic & Yadkin Greenway via connecting arterial bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Below-average violent crime rates compared to Greensboro citywide benchmarks
- Stable residential base with high rates of owner-occupied single-family housing
- Close proximity to Lake Townsend and Northern Greensboro recreational facilities
- Well-maintained streets and quiet residential traffic
Cons
- Occasional vehicle break-ins and property theft reported along border commercial corridors
- Suburban auto-centric design with limited continuous sidewalk infrastructure
- Few walkable dining or entertainment options within the interior residential blocks
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the interior residential blocks, though occasional individuals may be seen near bus stops or retail plazas on surrounding major thoroughfares.
What North Hills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and commuting with minimal concerns.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential setting with light neighborhood traffic and safe conditions for walking.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and low-key; streets become dark quickly due to intermittent street lighting, but safety remains solid.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low pedestrian and vehicle activity; while overall safe, sticking to well-lit main corridors is recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Greensboro Transit Agency (GTA) operates bus routes along perimeter roads like North Elm Street and Pisgah Church Road (such as Route 8), though frequency is limited and service does not run deep into interior streets.
Ample, free, and unrestricted residential street parking is available throughout the neighborhood, alongside abundant free surface parking lots at neighborhood shopping plazas.
Things to do in North Hills
- Enjoy outdoor walking trails and neighborhood green space at nearby Country Park
- Visit the Greensboro Science Center and Animal Discovery Zoological Park located just west
- Explore nature trails and water recreation around nearby Lake Townsend
Local favorites
- Mythos Grill · Greek Restaurant · 4.6★ (1120)Laid-back neighborhood spot serving authentic gyros, souvlaki, and Greek platters.
- Boba House · Vegetarian Restaurant · 4.7★ (980)Popular nearby eatery offering creative plant-based pan-Asian dishes and teas.
- Elizabeth's Pizza · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (1450)Longtime family-friendly fixture serving New York-style pies and classic pasta entrees.
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.