Is The Meadows safe?
Tobaccoville, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates The Meadows as “Go”.
Gogo's take on The Meadows
“Go. The Meadows is a quiet, tranquil residential enclave in rural-suburban Tobaccoville with virtually nonexistent violent crime. Visitors will find a peaceful setting, though you will need a personal vehicle to access shopping, dining, and regional attractions.”
About the area
The Meadows is a low-density residential community nestled in the rolling countryside of Forsyth County, just northwest of Winston-Salem. It is characterized by spacious single-family homes, mature tree cover, and a tight-knit exurban atmosphere.
- Quiet
- Rural-Suburban
- Spacious
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in The Meadows
Walk score: 7/100 · Bike score: 18/100
There are no bike-share hubs or dedicated cycle tracks, though experienced cyclists frequently use the low-traffic rural backroads for long-distance road biking.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to national and Forsyth County averages
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained residential properties
- Peaceful, low-traffic environment ideal for quiet retreat
Cons
- Complete absence of public transit and walkable commercial services
- Narrow rural roads with no streetlights or pedestrian sidewalks
- Distance from immediate medical facilities and major retail centers
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent in this area; support services and shelters are concentrated 15 miles south in central Winston-Salem.
What The Meadows is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with occasional local residential commuters heading out toward Winston-Salem or King.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with residents out tending large yards or walking dogs along subdivision lanes.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Very quiet with minimal road traffic and virtually no noise disturbance.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark due to minimal street lighting, but exceptionally safe from crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no public transit service available in Tobaccoville; Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) routes do not extend into this rural-suburban area.
Parking is completely unrestricted on private driveways and ample throughout the neighborhood with zero paid meters or parking garages.
Things to do in The Meadows
- Enjoy outdoor recreation and community events at the nearby Tobaccoville Village Park
- Take a scenic rural drive through the rolling hills along the foothills of the Sauratown Mountains
- Hike and explore nature trails at nearby Pilot Mountain State Park just a short drive north
Local favorites
- Little Richard's Bar-B-Que (King) · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Renowned local outpost serving traditional hickory-smoked North Carolina pulled pork and southern sides.
- Townhouse Restaurant of King · Southern Diner · 4.4★ (820)Down-home staple offering classic American breakfast plates, burgers, and comfort food specials.
- Dairio · Fast-Casual / Ice Cream · 4.6★ (1400)Popular regional stop famous for hand-scooped ice cream, milkshakes, and grilled burgers.
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.