Is Skyway Hills safe?
Flowood, Mississippi · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Skyway Hills as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Skyway Hills
“Go. Skyway Hills is a quiet, well-established residential subdivision in Flowood with low crime rates and strong municipal services. Visitors will find a safe, peaceful suburban atmosphere typical of Rankin County, though you will need a personal vehicle to get around.”
About the area
Skyway Hills is an established single-family residential neighborhood located in Flowood, Mississippi, just north of the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport. The area features mature trees, spacious lots, and convenient access to the shopping and dining corridors along Highway 25 (Lakeland Drive).
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Skyway Hills
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There are no dedicated bike-share services or bike lanes inside the neighborhood, though recreational cycling is possible on quiet local streets and at the nearby Flowood Nature Park trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Substantially lower violent and property crime rates compared to the broader Jackson metropolitan average
- High rates of homeownership and well-maintained single-family properties
- Rapid emergency response times and active patrols by the Flowood Police Department
- Proximity to major medical centers and regional retail hubs along Lakeland Drive
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with virtually no pedestrian infrastructure inside the subdivision
- Occasional aircraft noise due to proximity to the regional airport
- Limited public transportation options connecting to downtown Jackson
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Skyway Hills, with virtually no encampments or panhandling reported in this residential area.
What Skyway Hills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs and heading to work; completely safe.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet residential streets with minimal through traffic; very safe for neighborhood strolling.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential with families home from work; excellent ambient safety.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and quiet streets; generally safe, though standard caution regarding low lighting applies.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no fixed-route public transit serving Skyway Hills or Flowood; JTRAN serves the Jackson city limits across the Pearl River, meaning a personal vehicle or rideshare is essential.
Parking is exceptionally easy with private driveways, residential street parking where permitted, and ample free surface lots at all nearby commercial plazas.
Things to do in Skyway Hills
- Take a family walk or jog around the paved loop trails at nearby Flowood Nature Park
- Shop and dine at the Dogwood Festival Promenade outdoor shopping complex
- Play a round of golf or practice at the Flowood Golf Center
Local favorites
- The Gathering at Nature's Gourmet Farm · Southern Restaurant · 4.6★ (320)Popular local eatery serving farm-to-table Southern comfort food and baked goods.
- Half Shell Oyster House · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (1850)Upscale regional favorite offering charbroiled oysters, steaks, and classic Gulf Coast dishes.
- Table 100 · American Restaurant & Piano Bar · 4.5★ (1220)Euro-American bistro featuring locally sourced ingredients, craft cocktails, and live piano music.
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.