Is Old St. Augustine Road safe?
Tallahassee, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Old St. Augustine Road as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Old St. Augustine Road
“Go. The Old St. Augustine Road corridor is a largely quiet, tree-canopied residential and light commercial thoroughfare in southeastern Tallahassee. While standard precautions against vehicle burglaries and occasional suburban property crime apply, violent crime rates here are substantially lower than in the city's western and downtown student sectors.”
About the area
Old St. Augustine Road stretches from established inner-east neighborhoods like Woodland Drives out toward Capital Circle Southeast, known for its lush oak canopy and suburban calm. It features a mix of mid-century single-family homes, modest apartment communities, medical offices, and convenient shopping centers.
- Canopy Roads
- Suburban Calm
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in Old St. Augustine Road
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 51/100
Dedicated bike lanes exist on newer sections, though narrower historic stretches lack shoulders; riders can connect to the nearby Lafayette Heritage Trail and St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail trailheads via short road connections.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime rates compared to Tallahassee municipal averages
- Solid median household incomes and high owner-occupancy in adjacent residential subdivisions
- Scenic tree canopy and quiet suburban neighborhood pockets
Cons
- Car break-ins and property crimes occur around large retail parking lots and multi-family complexes
- High vehicle speeds on arterial segments present pedestrian safety hazards
- Limited street lighting along uncurbed portions of the corridor at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is generally minimal throughout the corridor, with only occasional individuals panhandling near major intersections such as Blair Stone Road or Capital Circle SE.
What Old St. Augustine Road is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with morning commuters and local joggers along the sidewalks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active with local traffic, school runs, and neighborhood commercial visits; feels very safe.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet in residential stretches with moderate activity concentrated around retail plazas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and deserted along tree-lined stretches; standard safety awareness is recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
StarMetro provides bus service along portions of the corridor, primarily via Route G and Route E, connecting riders to C.K. Steele Plaza downtown. Tallahassee lacks a passenger rail or BRT system.
Parking is abundant and free in private surface lots at retail centers, medical buildings, and apartment complexes, though street parking is restricted or unavailable on the main thoroughfare.
Things to do in Old St. Augustine Road
- Explore the scenic canopy drive along the historic segments of Old St. Augustine Road
- Visit nearby Tom Brown Park for hiking trails, sports facilities, and disc golf
- Shop and dine at local neighborhood plazas along the Blair Stone Road intersection
Local favorites
- Masa · Asian Fusion Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Popular local eatery serving creative sushi rolls and pan-Asian fare in a sleek setting nearby.
- Red Elephant Pizza and Grill · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (1420)Casual, family-friendly gathering spot known for pizzas, burgers, and craft draft beer.
- Canopy Road Cafe · Breakfast & Brunch · 4.6★ (1850)Beloved breakfast joint famous for indulgent specialty pancakes and classic diner skillets.
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.