Is Pintlala safe?
Montgomery, Alabama · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Pintlala as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Pintlala
“Go. Pintlala is a quiet, low-crime rural and exurban community in southern Montgomery County characterized by open pastures, large residential lots, and strong community roots. While you will need a car for everything, personal safety concerns here are very minimal compared to the urban core of Montgomery.”
About the area
Pintlala is an unincorporated, pastoral community situated along US Highway 31 south of Montgomery. Known for its agricultural heritage, equestrian properties, and tight-knit neighborhood feel, it offers visitors a peaceful, rural Southern backdrop. Amenities are sparse, but the area is exceptionally calm and safe.
- Rural / Pastoral
- Quiet / Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
- Sprawling Residential
Walking and biking in Pintlala
Walk score: 6/100 · Bike score: 18/100
There is no bike-share program or dedicated cycling infrastructure; biking is restricted to rural highway shoulders where vehicular traffic travels at high speeds.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to urban Montgomery
- High rates of owner-occupied single-family homes and large acreage properties
- Peaceful, low-density rural setting with virtually no street disturbance
- Solid household stability and active local civic involvement
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with zero public transit infrastructure
- Isolated location with long emergency response times compared to city centers
- Lack of pedestrian facilities and street lighting along high-speed rural roads
- Very few commercial dining or entertainment options within immediate borders
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Pintlala, as social services and shelters are concentrated over 15 miles north in central Montgomery.
What Pintlala is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with light commuter traffic moving along US-31 and rural farm activity starting up.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet across residential and agricultural properties, perfectly safe for driving or visiting properties.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet settles quickly as dusk arrives; safety remains high, though country roads become very dark.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Virtually pitch-black and silent; walking along unlit highways is dangerous due to vehicle speeds, but crime remains negligible.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no public transportation service in Pintlala; Montgomery's transit agency, The M (Montgomery Area Transit System), does not operate routes extending into southern rural Montgomery County.
Parking is exceptionally easy and entirely free across surface lots, gravel pull-offs, and private driveways throughout the community.
Things to do in Pintlala
- Learn about regional heritage through exhibits preserved by the Pintlala Historical Association
- Take a scenic driving tour along historic Federal Road and rural Montgomery County backroads
- Attend community events and gatherings hosted at Pintlala Baptist Church
Local favorites
- Pintlala Country Store · Convenience Store & Deli · 4.2★ (45)A classic rural convenience stop offering quick bites, cold drinks, and local goods along Highway 31.
- Hook's BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.4★ (380)Down-home roadside barbecue joint just north in Hope Hull serving smoked ribs, pulled pork, and Southern sides.
- SweetCreek Farm Market · Farm Market & Cafe · 4.7★ (1250)Popular regional farm stand and cafe serving homemade sandwiches, ice cream, and local produce.
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.