Is Pippin Farms safe?
Tampa, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Pippin Farms as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Pippin Farms
“Go. Pippin Farms is a quiet, primarily residential suburban enclave in northwest Hillsborough County that offers a peaceful, secure environment for visitors. While not a tourist hotspot, it is very safe during daylight and evening hours with standard suburban precautions.”
About the area
Pippin Farms is an established, low-density residential neighborhood located in the greater Carrollwood area of northwest Tampa. It features single-family homes, mature oak trees, and quiet residential streets buffered from the busy commercial arteries of Dale Mabry Highway and Linebaugh Avenue. Visitors will find a relaxed, family-oriented atmosphere with easy driving access to regional dining, shopping, and parks.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Pippin Farms
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 41/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure within the neighborhood is limited to shared roadways; however, the Upper Tampa Bay Trail is accessible via a short drive to the west.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to the broader Tampa metropolitan average
- High rates of homeownership and well-maintained single-family properties
- Solid median household income with low local poverty rates
- Convenient driving access to major commercial corridors and the Veterans Expressway
Cons
- Opportunistic property crime like unlocked vehicle break-ins occurs occasionally
- Lacks internal sidewalks and street lighting on several residential lanes
- Heavy car dependency with virtually no immediate walk-to attractions
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential streets of Pippin Farms, though occasional individuals panhandling may be observed along major intersections on surrounding arterial roads.
What Pippin Farms is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with local residents walking dogs and low neighborhood traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet residential atmosphere with very little foot traffic and good overall safety.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued and secure, though dim street lighting means carrying a light while walking is recommended.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet with virtually no activity; safe to arrive home or drive through, but basic situational awareness applies.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is managed by Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART), with bus routes operating primarily along peripheral corridors like Linebaugh Avenue and Dale Mabry Highway. There is no passenger rail or BRT service in this immediate area.
Free private driveway parking is standard across the neighborhood, and street parking is generally unrestricted and easy, though commercial areas nearby require parking in designated plaza lots.
Things to do in Pippin Farms
- Enjoy a relaxing walk or jog along the quiet, tree-lined residential streets
- Visit nearby Lake Carroll or Lake Magdalene for tranquil waterfront views and local nature spotting
- Explore the extensive dining, boutique shopping, and entertainment along North Dale Mabry Highway
Local favorites
- Sacred Pepper · Italian / Contemporary American Restaurant · 4.6★ (1850)Upscale dining destination serving handcrafted pastas, seafood, and craft cocktails in a chic atmosphere.
- Villaggio Ristorante · Italian Restaurant · 4.7★ (920)Long-running neighborhood favorite known for traditional Italian specialties and warm hospitality.
- Trophy Fish Carrollwood · Seafood Restaurant & Bar · 4.5★ (640)Lively, nautical-themed seafood shack offering fresh catches and creative Florida-inspired cocktails.
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.