Is Ridge Grove safe?
Auburn, Alabama · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Ridge Grove as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Ridge Grove
“Go. Ridge Grove is a peaceful, low-crime residential subdivision in Auburn with virtually no violent crime risks for visitors. It is an ideal, quiet suburban setting, though you will need a personal vehicle for all dining, shopping, and entertainment.”
About the area
Ridge Grove is a serene single-family residential neighborhood situated in Auburn, Alabama. Characterized by well-kept lawns, quiet cul-de-sacs, and family-oriented homes, it provides a relaxed suburban atmosphere just a short drive from Auburn University.
- Quiet / Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Suburban
Walking and biking in Ridge Grove
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 28/100
The neighborhood has paved residential streets suitable for casual cycling, though dedicated bike lanes and multi-use greenways require traveling toward campus or city parks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low reported violent and property crime rates compared to state and national averages.
- Stable, well-maintained single-family housing stock with high homeownership rates.
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets safe for daytime jogging and evening walks.
- Close proximity to outdoor recreation at Kiesel Park and Auburn University facilities.
Cons
- Almost entirely car-dependent with virtually no retail or dining within walking distance.
- Limited street lighting along some secondary residential roads after dark.
- Zero direct fixed-route public transit access within the immediate subdivision.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Ridge Grove. Support services and emergency shelters are located several miles away in central Auburn and Opelika.
What Ridge Grove is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs and heading out for morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very calm and quiet with minimal vehicle traffic on neighborhood streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Pleasant and safe for neighborhood strolls as families return home from work and school.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and safe, though somewhat dark away from main streetlights.
Transit, parking and getting around
Lee-Russell Public Transit (LRPT) provides on-demand dial-a-ride transit service in the area, but there is no fixed-route rail or bus line directly serving Ridge Grove; Auburn University's Tiger Transit network operates closer to campus.
Parking is ample and free throughout the neighborhood via private driveways and unrestricted residential curbside parking.
Things to do in Ridge Grove
- Visit nearby Kiesel Park for scenic walking trails, a dog park, and the historic Nunn-Winston House.
- Take a short drive to the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art on South College Street.
- Enjoy a quiet neighborhood run or stroll along the low-traffic residential loop.
Local favorites
- Bow & Arrow · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.6★ (1850)Acclaimed eatery offering Texas-style brisket, Southern sides, and house-made tortillas.
- Lucy's · Modern American Restaurant · 4.6★ (1100)Chic, airy neighborhood spot known for seasonal cocktails, brunch, and elevated comfort fare.
- Acre · Southern Fine Dining · 4.6★ (1600)Farm-to-table Southern classics from a James Beard semifinalist chef in a stylish rustic setting.
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.