Is Oakview safe?
High Point, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Oakview as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Oakview
“Go with care. Oakview is a quiet, established residential neighborhood that is generally peaceful during daylight hours. Visitors should maintain standard vehicle security precautions and avoid poorly lit residential stretches alone late at night.”
About the area
Oakview is a leafy, mid-century residential community located in High Point, featuring single-family ranch homes, bungalows, and tree-shaded streets. Situated just northwest of High Point University and the downtown core, it provides a quiet community environment close to city amenities.
- Quiet Residential
- Tree-Lined
- Mid-Century Homes
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Oakview
Walk score: 31/100 · Bike score: 36/100
Oakview lacks dedicated bike lanes or municipal bike-share stations, though the low-speed residential street grid accommodates recreational cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Substantially lower violent crime rates compared to southern and central High Point sectors
- Quiet, low-density residential streets with negligible through-traffic
- High rates of single-family homeownership creating a settled, stable neighborhood feel
- Quick drive to High Point University and regional shopping along North Main Street
Cons
- Incidents of opportunistic property crime, primarily vehicle prowling and theft of unattended items
- Inconsistent street lighting across several interior residential blocks after dark
- Complete lack of commercial dining or retail options within walking distance in the neighborhood core
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent inside the neighborhood's residential interior, though unhoused individuals may occasionally be seen along commercial stretches of North Main Street.
What Oakview is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very peaceful, with light traffic and residents walking dogs along low-stress residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and quiet with minimal pedestrian activity, feeling calm throughout the daytime.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued and low-key as traffic dies down; generally safe for walking around dusk.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are largely deserted with patchy lighting; vehicular security and situational awareness are advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
High Point Transit System (HPTS) serves nearby arterials such as North Main Street and Montlieu Avenue connecting to the Broad Street HPTS Terminal; there is no passenger rail or BRT within walking distance.
Free and plentiful street parking is available along almost all residential roads, and nearly all homes have private driveways.
Things to do in Oakview
- Take a stroll or utilize the recreational amenities at the Oakview Recreation Center
- Tour the nearby botanical gardens and public art displays across High Point University campus
- Explore regional history and historical buildings at the High Point Museum and Historical Park nearby
Local favorites
- The Sweet Shoppe Bakery · Bakery · 4.6★ (410)A long-standing High Point staple known for custom cakes, pastries, and traditional Southern baked goods.
- Alex's House Restaurant · Diner · 4.4★ (560)Popular local diner serving hearty American breakfast platters, burgers, and classic comfort food.
- Blue Rock Pizza and Tap · Pizza Restaurant · 4.4★ (920)Casual, vibrant spot nearby offering specialty craft pizzas, sandwiches, and a wide selection of draft beers.
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.