Is Orange Terrace safe?
St. Petersburg, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Orange Terrace as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Orange Terrace
“Go. Orange Terrace is a quiet, unassuming residential neighborhood in west-central St. Petersburg that poses very little danger to visitors. While there is little tourist infrastructure directly inside the neighborhood, it offers a secure and peaceful base close to central Pinellas amenities.”
About the area
Orange Terrace is a predominantly suburban neighborhood made up of mid-century single-family homes, quiet residential streets, and mature Florida foliage. It sits just west of central St. Petersburg, offering quick car access to both the downtown waterfront and the Gulf beaches.
- Quiet
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Orange Terrace
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 58/100
Interior streets have light traffic suitable for cycling, with connection to the Pinellas Trail located a couple of miles to the west.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rate compared to citywide averages
- High rate of owner-occupied, well-maintained single-family homes
- Quiet residential atmosphere with minimal through-traffic congestion
- Close proximity to major retail and dining corridors along 38th Ave N and 49th St N
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked car burglaries
- Lack of sidewalks and streetlights on some interior residential blocks
- Almost entirely car-dependent with very few commercial amenities within walking distance
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable factor inside the residential interior of Orange Terrace, though occasional individuals may be seen near bus stops along major perimeter commercial thoroughfares.
What Orange Terrace is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with local residents walking dogs and low residential traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet, safe for outdoor exercise or driving through the community.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with minimal street activity and good overall safety.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally safe and quiet, though lower lighting levels require basic nighttime awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) provides service along perimeter arteries like Route 38 on 38th Ave N and Route 79 along 49th St N, though interior neighborhood transit access is very limited.
Parking is abundant and free, with wide driveways and easy on-street parking along residential streets without meters or permits.
Things to do in Orange Terrace
- Take a quiet morning stroll or jog through shaded mid-century residential streets
- Visit nearby Gladden Park for community recreation facilities and green space
- Explore local dining and shopping along adjacent 38th Avenue North and 49th Street North
Local favorites
- Biff-Burger · American Restaurant · 4.3★ (1850)Historic retro fast-food joint nearby serving classic burgers, tots, and shakes with occasional car shows.
- Mazzaro's Italian Market · Italian Grocery & Deli · 4.8★ (9200)Legendary nearby Italian market featuring artisan cheeses, roasted coffee, fresh pasta, and gourmet sandwiches.
- Dead Bob's Bar & Grill · Pub / Grill · 4.6★ (1600)Popular local neighborhood tavern known for elevated bar food, generous drinks, and friendly service.
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.