Is Northampton & Centerville Road safe?
Tallahassee, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Northampton & Centerville Road as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Northampton & Centerville Road
“Go. Northampton along the Centerville Road corridor in northeast Tallahassee is one of the safest and most affluent suburban residential pockets in Leon County. Visitors can explore local parks, scenic canopy roads, and community shopping centers with virtually no safety concerns.”
About the area
Northampton is an established, upscale suburban neighborhood nestled along historic Centerville Road in northeast Tallahassee. Characterized by manicured lawns, mature oak canopies, and quiet cul-de-sacs, it offers a peaceful residential respite with convenient access to nearby commercial plazas.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Canopy-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Northampton & Centerville Road
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 32/100
While neighborhood streets are pleasant for casual cycling, Centerville Road itself lacks dedicated bike lanes and has narrow shoulders, though it connects toward scenic rural routes and the Miccosukee Greenway trails a few miles away.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low compared to the Tallahassee city average
- High median household incomes exceeding $110,000 with strong homeownership rates
- Well-maintained suburban infrastructure with quiet, low-traffic residential streets
Cons
- Centerville Road experiences fast-moving vehicular traffic with limited pedestrian crosswalks
- Extremely car-dependent with virtually no walkability to retail or dining
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle burglaries if cars are left unlocked overnight
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Northampton or along this suburban stretch of Centerville Road, with services and encampments situated miles to the south in central Tallahassee.
What Northampton & Centerville Road is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene as residents walk dogs and head out for daily commutes along Centerville Road.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and comfortable with light residential traffic and bustling neighborhood strip malls nearby.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and relaxing with residents returning home and dining at neighborhood restaurants without safety issues.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and tranquil with minimal street activity; exceptionally safe though reflective gear is advised on main roads.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very limited; StarMetro operates weekday routes along nearby major thoroughfares like Thomasville Road, but standard bus service does not penetrate the interior residential streets of Northampton.
Parking is abundant and free in private driveways, residential side streets, and shopping plaza surface lots throughout the corridor.
Things to do in Northampton & Centerville Road
- Drive or cycle along the historic oak-canopied scenic stretch of Centerville Road
- Walk the shaded trails and sports fields at nearby Forestmeadows Park and Athletic Center
- Browse local boutiques and dining options at the nearby Northampton and Kerry Forest shopping centers
Local favorites
- Canopy Road Cafe · Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant · 4.6★ (1650)Popular local diner serving hearty breakfast classics, specialty pancakes, and casual lunch fare.
- Red Elephant Pizza and Grill · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (1200)Family-friendly casual eatery offering custom pizzas, burgers, salads, and craft beers.
- Bradley's Country Store · Country Store & Deli · 4.8★ (2300)Historic, century-old country outpost up Centerville Road famous for homemade smoked sausage and rustic charm.
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.