Is Snows Corner safe?
Tampa, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Snows Corner as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Snows Corner
“Go with care. Snows Corner is an unassuming, utilitarian area primarily serving local residential and light-commercial needs rather than tourism. While violent crime is relatively low in the residential pockets, property crime and traffic-heavy arterials require situational awareness.”
About the area
Snows Corner is a modest, car-dependent neighborhood situated in northeast Tampa near the Temple Terrace boundary. It consists primarily of mid-century single-family homes, auto-oriented commercial strips along 56th Street and Sligh Avenue, and light industrial parcels.
- Car-Dependent
- Suburban Working-Class
- Commercial Corridor
- Utilitarian
Walking and biking in Snows Corner
Walk score: 36/100 · Bike score: 44/100
There is no bike-share program in the immediate area, and dedicated bike lanes are scarce along high-speed thoroughfares, though neighborhood streets and nearby Temple Terrace river trails offer calmer riding.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Affordable local dining and everyday retail along nearby commercial corridors
- Close proximity to outdoor recreation along the Hillsborough River in Temple Terrace
- Direct access to major regional thoroughfares including I-4, I-75, and Hillsborough Avenue
Cons
- Above-average property crime and vehicle burglary rates relative to national averages
- Inconsistent pedestrian infrastructure with high-speed arterial roads lacking comprehensive sidewalks
- Modest economic indicators with median household incomes trailing broader Hillsborough County levels
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low to moderate, mainly characterized by occasional individuals near commercial intersections and transit stops along 56th Street, with no major encampments in the residential blocks.
What Snows Corner is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are quiet with routine commuter traffic moving along main corridors, feeling safe for general errands.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons are active with local business patrons and commercial vehicles, posing little safety concern outside of heavy road traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Evenings quiet down quickly as businesses close, though low street lighting on residential blocks calls for basic awareness.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights are very quiet with virtually no foot traffic, and walking alone is not recommended due to property crime risks and poor visibility.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) services the area with local bus routes such as Route 6 and Route 39 along 56th Street and Sligh Avenue, though there is no rail or BRT service.
Parking is universally accessible and free across surface parking plazas, strip mall lots, and private driveways, with no metered zones or garages.
Things to do in Snows Corner
- Enjoy kayaking and riverfront walking paths at nearby Riverhills Park
- Play a round of golf or attend local community events at the historic Temple Terrace Golf & Country Club
- Explore authentic diverse dining spots specializing in Caribbean and Latin cuisines along North 56th Street
Local favorites
- Jerk Hut Island Grille & Beach Club · Caribbean Restaurant · 4.3★ (2150)Vibrant eatery known for authentic jerk chicken, curry dishes, and lively island-themed decor.
- Taco Son · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (850)Unfussy, long-running counter-serve spot dishing out hearty Mexican staples and authentic street tacos.
- Gorkhali Kitchen · Nepalese Restaurant · 4.7★ (890)Acclaimed dining room serving authentic Himalayan momos, curries, and traditional Nepalese specialties.
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.