Is Pine Hills safe?
Atlanta, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Pine Hills as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Pine Hills
“Go. Pine Hills is one of the safest and most tranquil residential neighborhoods in Atlanta, offering leafy streets nestled between Buckhead and Brookhaven. Visitors will find virtually no violent crime risk in the residential interior, though standard precautions against car break-ins near busy commercial fringes are always sensible.”
About the area
Pine Hills is an affluent, heavily wooded enclave characterized by mid-century ranches, large modern estates, and quiet winding roads. Located just east of Lenox Square and Buckhead's core, it serves primarily as a peaceful residential haven with quick access to premier shopping and dining corridors.
- Affluent
- Tree-Lined / Leafy
- Quiet & Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Pine Hills
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 32/100
There is no direct bike-share infrastructure or dedicated cycle tracks within the neighborhood, though the South Fork Peachtree Creek Trail network is accessible just south near Lindbergh.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to citywide Atlanta averages
- High median household income exceeding $130,000 with strong homeownership and low vacancy rates
- Peaceful, heavily canopied residential streets with minimal through-traffic
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins along the Lenox Road and Buford Highway borders
- Hilly topography and lack of sidewalks on many interior streets make walking along roadways hazardous
- Almost entirely car-dependent with minimal commercial amenities inside the neighborhood core
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent within the residential core of Pine Hills, though occasional unhoused individuals or panhandling can be observed near the major transit hubs and intersections along Lenox Road and Buford Highway.
What Pine Hills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with local joggers and dog walkers navigating the hilly, shaded roads safely.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with light neighborhood traffic and well-maintained residential properties.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued and safe, with activity largely centering around nearby dining districts like Miami Circle.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and quiet with very low pedestrian foot traffic; safety remains high, though streetlighting is limited.
Transit, parking and getting around
MARTA rail serves the area via the Lenox Station (Gold Line) and Lindbergh Center Station (Red/Gold Lines), located roughly 1 to 1.5 miles away, with MARTA Bus Route 33 providing connector service along Lenox Road.
Driveway and on-street parking in residential zones are free and plentiful, while bordering retail spots and commercial plazas offer dedicated free surface lots or low-cost decks.
Things to do in Pine Hills
- Explore the antiques, art galleries, and design showrooms along adjacent Miami Circle
- Take a quiet morning stroll or jog through the scenic, rolling residential streets under mature hardwood canopies
- Visit neighboring Shady Valley Park just over the Brookhaven border for tennis, a playground, and open greenspace
Local favorites
- Eclipse di Luna · Tapas Restaurant · 4.5★ (2350)Lively staple serving Spanish tapas, craft cocktails, and live Latin music tucked just off Miami Circle.
- The White House Restaurant · Diner · 4.4★ (1280)Historic, long-running Buckhead diner serving classic Southern breakfast, meat-and-threes, and Greek specialties.
- Roasters Fresh Roasted Chicken · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (890)Casual neighborhood favorite serving rotisserie chicken, homestyle sides, and barbecue.
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.