Is Summerbrooke & Ox Bottom Manor safe?
Tallahassee, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Summerbrooke & Ox Bottom Manor as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Summerbrooke & Ox Bottom Manor
“Go. Summerbrooke and Ox Bottom Manor are among the safest, most affluent residential enclaves in the greater Tallahassee area. Visitors will encounter a serene, highly manicured suburban setting with virtually zero violent crime risk.”
About the area
Located in Northeast Tallahassee, Summerbrooke and Ox Bottom Manor are premier master-planned communities known for canopy oaks, executive homes, and the Golf Club at Summerbrooke. The area is peaceful, upscale, and heavily family-oriented, offering a tranquil escape from the busier university and capitol districts.
- Affluent Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Golf Community
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet & Wooded
Walking and biking in Summerbrooke & Ox Bottom Manor
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 30/100
There are no public bike-share stations in the area, but the quiet residential streets are popular for road biking and connect easily toward Maclay Gardens multi-use trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low rates of violent and serious property crime well below state and national benchmarks
- High household median incomes exceeding $130,000 paired with near-universal homeownership and low vacancy
- Quiet, well-maintained residential streets ideal for peaceful recreation and outdoor exercise
Cons
- Total car dependence with virtually no walkable retail or dining within the subdivisions
- Zero direct public transit options connecting directly into the neighborhoods
- Occasional overnight opportunistic thefts targeting unlocked vehicles parked in driveways
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in these neighborhoods due to their strictly residential, suburban location and absence of commercial strips or transit terminals.
What Summerbrooke & Ox Bottom Manor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and heading out on morning school runs.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and safe with light local traffic and pristine residential ambiance.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Serene and relaxing with families walking neighborhood loops and neighbors socializing.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Exceptionally quiet and dark with virtually no pedestrian or vehicular activity, remaining extremely safe.
Transit, parking and getting around
StarMetro does not operate fixed-route bus services within these residential subdivisions; private vehicles or ride-hailing services are required for transportation.
Parking is abundant via private driveways and residential street parking, which is completely free and unmetered throughout the community.
Things to do in Summerbrooke & Ox Bottom Manor
- Play an 18-hole round or practice your swing at The Golf Club at Summerbrooke
- Enjoy a peaceful jog or dog walk along the scenic neighborhood lakes and tree-lined roads
- Visit nearby Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park just minutes away for botanical gardens and lake kayaking
Local favorites
- The Golf Club at Summerbrooke · Golf Course & Club · 4.0★ (380)Challenging 18-hole championship golf course featuring rolling hills, water hazards, and a clubhouse grill.
- The Blu Halo · Fine Dining Steakhouse · 4.4★ (1180)Upscale contemporary restaurant located nearby at Bannerman Crossing serving aged steaks, seafood, and craft cocktails.
- Grove Market Cafe · Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant · 4.6★ (960)Charming local eatery nearby serving creative Southern-inspired breakfast dishes, sandwiches, and artisan coffee.
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.