Is South Kildaire Farms safe?
Cary, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates South Kildaire Farms as “Go”.
Gogo's take on South Kildaire Farms
“Go. South Kildaire Farms is an exceptionally safe, affluent suburban district located in one of the lowest-crime municipalities in the United States. Visitors will find manicured subdivisions, well-maintained shopping centers, and tranquil greenways with virtually no safety concerns.”
About the area
South Kildaire Farms is a premier planned residential community in Cary, North Carolina, anchored by tree-lined neighborhoods and the scenic Lochmere development. The area offers convenient neighborhood retail plazas, lakefront trails, and golf amenities in an ultra-low-crime suburban setting.
- Quiet Suburbia
- Family-Friendly
- Lakes & Greenways
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in South Kildaire Farms
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 52/100
Although docked bike-share systems are unavailable, the area boasts excellent access to Cary's paved multi-use trail network, including direct tie-ins to the Swift Creek Greenway.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptional public safety profile with town-wide violent crime rates among the lowest in the nation.
- Strong economic footing featuring high homeownership and median household incomes exceeding $120,000.
- Extensive, well-maintained Cary greenway connections for walking and jogging.
Cons
- High car dependency requiring personal vehicles for most daily activities.
- Isolated reports of opportunist car break-ins targeting unlocked vehicles in parking lots.
- Very limited nightlife or late-night entertainment options.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually non-existent in this neighborhood, with no tent encampments or visible panhandling around retail plazas.
What South Kildaire Farms is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, cyclists on the greenways, and smooth morning commuter traffic along Kildaire Farm Road.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and family-oriented with steady activity in local strip malls, grocery stores, and parks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Relaxed and safe with patrons dining out at neighborhood plazas and residents walking dogs through subdivisions.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Exceptionally quiet and low-traffic with completely dark, peaceful streets and zero safety turbulence.
Transit, parking and getting around
GoCary Route 5 provides local bus service along Kildaire Farm Road with hourly connections, while regional Amtrak and GoTriangle services are located approximately five miles north at the Cary Depot in Downtown Cary.
Parking is abundant, stress-free, and entirely free of charge in large strip mall surface lots and on standard residential streets.
Things to do in South Kildaire Farms
- Stroll or jog the scenic pathways along the Swift Creek Greenway and Lochmere Lake.
- Play 18 holes among the tree-lined fairways at the nearby Lochmere Golf Club.
- Dine and shop at neighborhood centers like Millpond Village along Kildaire Farm Road.
Local favorites
- Corbett's Burgers and Soda Bar · Hamburger Restaurant · 4.7★ (980)Popular local counter-service eatery serving custom craft burgers, hot dogs, and a massive selection of vintage glass-bottle sodas.
- Enrigo Italian Bistro · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (720)Warm, authentic Italian dining room known for fresh handmade pastas, wood-fired pizza, and an extensive wine list.
- Crema Coffee Roaster and Bakery · Coffee Shop · 4.6★ (450)Inviting neighborhood cafe offering in-house roasted specialty coffees, espresso drinks, and fresh baked goods.
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.