Is Oak Hollow safe?
High Point, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Oak Hollow as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Oak Hollow
“Go. Oak Hollow is a scenic and predominantly peaceful suburban enclave centered around Oak Hollow Lake. While visitors should practice standard personal property vigilance near public parks and commercial strips along Eastchester Drive, violent crime is low and the residential neighborhoods are calm and stable.”
About the area
Oak Hollow is a suburban, lakefront community situated in northern High Point, recognized for its expansive parklands, marina, and golf course. It offers a relaxed, nature-oriented atmosphere with well-kept mid-century and modern single-family subdivisions.
- Suburban / Waterfront
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Green
Walking and biking in Oak Hollow
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 31/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is limited to recreational loops inside park grounds, with no docked bike-share system available in the neighborhood. Road cycling is common around the lake, though riders share narrow roads with vehicle traffic.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to central and southern High Point
- Above-average household incomes and stable homeownership rates surrounding the lake
- Abundant green space and waterfront recreation facilities at Oak Hollow Lake Park
Cons
- Occasional vehicle break-ins reported in public marina and park parking areas
- Sprawling, highly car-dependent infrastructure with few continuous pedestrian sidewalks
- Proximity to high-traffic commercial corridors along Eastchester Drive can bring cut-through traffic
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually non-existent in the residential and park sections of Oak Hollow. Any minor, occasional panhandling in the broader area is confined to high-traffic commercial intersections along North Main Street and Eastchester Drive.
What Oak Hollow is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, dog walkers, and boaters heading out on the water in broad daylight.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with typical suburban traffic and recreational visitors enjoying the lake parks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet across residential streets with minimal foot traffic; park areas close at sunset.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and tranquil, generally safe though poorly lit for walking along lakeside roads.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is managed by High Point Transit System (HPTS), with Route 16 serving parts of Eastchester Drive nearby, though direct service throughout the lake residential areas is minimal. The nearest Amtrak/Piedmont rail station is approximately four miles south in Downtown High Point.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, including large surface lots at Oak Hollow Marina, Festival Park, and local shopping plazas. Street parking in residential subdivisions is unregulated and easily accessible.
Things to do in Oak Hollow
- Rent a kayak, sailboat, or paddleboard at the Oak Hollow Marina
- Play a round of 18 holes at the scenic Oak Hollow Golf Course
- Walk the shaded lakeside paths and picnic at Oak Hollow Festival Park
Local favorites
- Oak Hollow Golf Course Clubhouse · Golf Course & Grill · 4.3★ (320)Pete Dye-designed public lakeside golf course offering scenic greens and casual clubhouse dining.
- San Marcos Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (860)Popular nearby spot serving traditional Mexican platters, fresh salsa, and margaritas.
- Uncle Aloysious Pizzeria · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (410)Local, family-friendly pizzeria serving hand-tossed pies, calzones, and wings.
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.