Is Quaker Acres safe?
Greensboro, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Quaker Acres as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Quaker Acres
“Go. Quaker Acres is a peaceful, well-established residential enclave in west Greensboro with minimal safety concerns. Visitors will find quiet, tree-canopied streets and convenient access to the nearby Guilford College corridor.”
About the area
Quaker Acres is an attractive mid-century suburban neighborhood characterized by spacious lots, mature trees, and single-family brick homes. Situated near Guilford College and major retail corridors, it functions primarily as a quiet residential retreat rather than a tourist destination.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Quaker Acres
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes within the neighborhood, but nearby New Garden Road and the Atlantic & Yadkin Greenway connection near Battleground provide regional trail access.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low rates of violent crime compared to the wider Greensboro metropolitan average
- High homeownership rate and stable, well-maintained housing stock
- Close proximity to grocery stores, dining, and parks along New Garden Road and Friendly Avenue
- Above-average median household incomes and low poverty levels
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Lack of dedicated sidewalks on several interior residential streets
- High car dependence with limited commercial amenities directly inside the neighborhood
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential streets of Quaker Acres, though occasional panhandling may be observed along major retail intersections on West Market Street.
What Quaker Acres is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant, with residents walking dogs and low traffic volumes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with typical suburban activity and neighborhood deliveries.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and residential, with well-lit driveways making evening walks feel secure.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and minimal disturbance; safe, though streets can be dark due to sparse streetlighting.
Transit, parking and getting around
Greensboro Transit Agency (GTA) operates Route 7 along nearby Friendly Avenue and West Market Street, though headways are typically 30 to 60 minutes and access within the neighborhood requires a short walk.
Residential street parking is readily available, free, and unrestricted, while nearby shopping centers feature expansive free surface parking lots.
Things to do in Quaker Acres
- Take a quiet stroll or jog along the wooded residential streets of Quaker Acres
- Visit the nearby historic Guilford College campus and explore its nature trails
- Spend an afternoon enjoying the trails, gardens, and arboretum at nearby Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden
Local favorites
- Guilford College Art Gallery · Art Gallery · 4.7★ (32)A serene campus art gallery showcasing rotating contemporary and historic collections.
- Elizabeth's Pizza & Italian Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)Long-running neighborhood favorite serving classic New York-style pizza and pasta.
- Green Grounds Cafe · Coffee Shop · 4.6★ (140)Cozy local cafe offering specialty espresso drinks, baked goods, and light lunch fare.
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.