Is Shelor Acres safe?
Blacksburg, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Shelor Acres as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Shelor Acres
“Go. Shelor Acres is a remarkably safe, peaceful residential neighborhood in Blacksburg with virtually no safety concerns for visitors. It is an ideal area for quiet living or a relaxed walk, while remaining close to university amenities and local shopping corridors.”
About the area
Shelor Acres is an established, tree-lined residential community composed primarily of well-kept single-family homes. Home to university professionals, families, and retirees, it offers a classic suburban ambiance just minutes from downtown Blacksburg and Virginia Tech.
- Quiet Residential
- Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Suburban Feel
Walking and biking in Shelor Acres
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 58/100
Residential streets are calm enough for comfortable cycling, with easy connections to the paved multi-use Huckleberry Trail located nearby.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low rates of violent and property crime well below state and national benchmarks.
- Stable economic environment with high homeownership and well-maintained properties.
- Convenient access to shopping, dining, and services along South Main Street.
Cons
- Lacks dedicated sidewalks on several interior residential streets.
- Almost purely residential with no commercial venues directly within the subdivision borders.
- Limited street lighting at night along certain interior residential blocks.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a factor in Shelor Acres, with no encampments or panhandling in the neighborhood.
What Shelor Acres is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Extremely calm and safe, with residents walking dogs and heading out for morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Pleasant and quiet with light local traffic and a relaxed, safe neighborhood atmosphere.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued and secure as residents return home, ideal for evening neighborhood strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and silent with minimal foot traffic, remaining exceptionally safe.
Transit, parking and getting around
Blacksburg Transit (BT) operates frequent bus routes along nearby South Main Street connecting to campus and downtown, though buses do not traverse inner residential streets.
Free, easy curbside parking is widely available throughout the neighborhood, and nearly all homes feature private driveways.
Things to do in Shelor Acres
- Enjoy a quiet walk or jog along low-traffic, tree-lined neighborhood streets.
- Connect to the nearby Huckleberry Trail for miles of paved walking and cycling.
- Visit the nearby First & Main shopping center for dining, shopping, and entertainment.
Local favorites
- Bull & Bones Brewhouse · Brewpub · 4.2★ (1350)Popular nearby spot offering house-brewed craft beers, ribs, and wood-fired entrees.
- Avellinos Italian Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (420)Cozy, family-owned restaurant serving traditional Italian pasta dishes and pizza.
- Roots Natural Kitchen · Health Food Restaurant · 4.7★ (750)Fast-casual favorite known for custom grain bowls, salads, and fresh ingredients.
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.