Is Sun Meadows safe?
Kernersville, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Sun Meadows as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Sun Meadows
“Go. Sun Meadows is a quiet, low-crime residential subdivision in Kernersville that offers a safe and peaceful environment for visitors. While purely residential and car-dependent, it poses virtually no safety hazards for typical travelers.”
About the area
Sun Meadows is an established suburban neighborhood located in southern Kernersville, featuring single-family homes and quiet residential streets. It offers easy access to central Kernersville, Winston-Salem, and Greensboro via nearby highway corridors.
- Quiet Residential
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Sun Meadows
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or municipal bike-share programs in the immediate area; cycling is generally limited to low-speed neighborhood streets.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low violent crime rate typical of outer Piedmont Triad suburbs
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained properties
- Low poverty and stable middle-income household economic profile
- Peaceful, low-traffic residential streets safe for daytime walking
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with no commercial businesses inside the subdivision
- Lacks sidewalks on many internal streets, requiring pedestrians to walk on road shoulders
- Occasional isolated property crimes like unlocked vehicle break-ins common to suburbs
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Sun Meadows or the surrounding residential sections of Kernersville.
What Sun Meadows is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and quiet, with minimal traffic aside from residents heading to work and school.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Peaceful residential atmosphere with occasional dog walkers and delivery vehicles.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and safe as residents return home, with low neighborhood traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with minimal street lighting, but baseline safety remains very high.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is virtually nonexistent within the neighborhood; Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART) operates regional commuter routes nearby along highway corridors, but personal vehicles are necessary.
Ample, free, and unrestricted driveway and on-street residential parking is available throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Sun Meadows
- Stroll through the scenic botanical gardens at the nearby Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden
- Tour the historic and eccentric 1880s Victorian home Körner's Folly
- Enjoy outdoor walking trails, playgrounds, and athletic fields at Fourth of July Park
Local favorites
- Prissy Polly's BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.4★ (2350)Beloved local institution serving both Eastern and Lexington-style North Carolina barbecue classics.
- Outwest Steakhouse · Steak House · 4.5★ (1620)Rustic, popular casual dining spot known for hearty steaks, ribs, and classic American sides.
- Sixty Six Pizzeria Grill and Bar · Pizza Restaurant · 4.3★ (890)Relaxed local eatery offering specialty pizzas, wings, pasta, and craft draft beers.
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.