Is Prince Murat Hills & Elberta Empire safe?
Tallahassee, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Prince Murat Hills & Elberta Empire as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Prince Murat Hills & Elberta Empire
“Go with care. Prince Murat Hills and Elberta Empire are primarily residential, student- and workforce-oriented neighborhoods located just southwest of Florida State University and west of FAMU. While generally peaceful during daylight hours, visitors should exercise common-sense precautions at night due to higher-than-average local property crime and sporadic nearby street incidents.”
About the area
Prince Murat Hills and Elberta Empire consist of quiet, tree-lined residential streets characterized by mid-century single-family homes, student rentals, and duplexes. Its location near universities and major sports facilities gives it a low-key suburban feel alongside a transient college population.
- Residential Enclave
- Student Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Prince Murat Hills & Elberta Empire
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 62/100
The area offers reasonable cycling access to campus and connects south toward the St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail; Tallahassee does not currently host an active citywide bike-share system.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Convenient proximity to Florida State University, Doak Campbell Stadium, and FAMU
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets with a mature tree canopy
- Generally friendly neighborhood feel with active long-term residents and students
Cons
- Elevated rate of property crime including vehicle break-ins and opportunistic theft
- Below-average median household income and high proportion of rental turnover
- Poor pedestrian infrastructure with inconsistent sidewalk coverage and sparse streetlighting
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential streets, though individuals and occasional panhandling may be observed along major nearby commercial arterials like West Pensacola Street and Lake Bradford Road.
What Prince Murat Hills & Elberta Empire is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with dog walkers, joggers, and residents commuting to work or class.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Low-key and calm, with minimal traffic across interior neighborhood streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Generally quiet, though reduced lighting requires basic awareness along perimeter corridors.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Activity drops significantly; avoid walking alone on unlit side streets or near deserted commercial fringes.
Transit, parking and getting around
StarMetro operates local bus service with nearby stops on Lake Bradford Road and West Pensacola Street (Routes F, T, and university shuttles). There is no passenger rail system in Tallahassee.
Street parking is generally free and easy to find on residential streets, though some areas require resident permits on major event days.
Things to do in Prince Murat Hills & Elberta Empire
- Walk or jog along the nearby St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail trailheads
- Catch an FSU Seminoles game or event at Doak S. Campbell Stadium just to the north
- Explore the nearby Railroad Square Art District for galleries, local crafts, and first Friday festivals
Local favorites
- The Bark · Vegan Restaurant & Music Venue · 4.6★ (750)Popular nearby hangout serving creative plant-based sandwiches and hosting live music.
- Gaines Street Pies · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Neighborhood favorite offering specialty craft pizzas, calzones, and local draft beers.
- Railroad Square Craft House · Gastropub & Beer Garden · 4.4★ (520)Spacious venue featuring craft brews, pub food, and a large outdoor patio near the art district.
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.