Is Tutwiler Farm safe?
Birmingham, Alabama · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Tutwiler Farm as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Tutwiler Farm
“Go. Tutwiler Farm is a peaceful, affluent master-planned residential community in the Trussville area of metro Birmingham with exceptionally low crime rates. It offers a secure, quiet environment for families and visitors, though you will need a car to access commercial amenities and dining.”
About the area
Tutwiler Farm is an upscale suburban neighborhood situated in the scenic rolling hills of the Trussville/northeast Jefferson County corridor. Characterized by spacious single-family homes, manicured lawns, and quiet cul-de-sacs, it provides a tranquil suburban retreat away from the urban core.
- Affluent Suburb
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Tutwiler Farm
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 18/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or bike-share hubs within the neighborhood; cyclists share low-speed residential streets and typically transport bikes to the nearby Trussville Greenway.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to Birmingham metro averages
- High median household incomes and robust homeownership rates exceeding 90%
- Well-maintained private properties, low housing vacancy, and family-friendly atmosphere
- Quiet residential streets with minimal through traffic
Cons
- Strictly residential with zero commercial amenities or dining within walking distance
- Total automobile dependence with no practical public transit coverage
- Isolation from Birmingham's core cultural attractions and nightlife
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent in Tutwiler Farm due to its strictly residential, low-density suburban nature outside the urban center.
What Tutwiler Farm is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with neighborhood runners, dog walkers, and light school-commute traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and safe, with occasional delivery vehicles and residents returning home.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and well-lit by residential carriage lights, very safe for evening neighborhood walks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity and very quiet, feeling secure with minimal ambient street noise.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is not available in Tutwiler Farm; the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA/MAX Transit) does not operate routes in this outer suburban residential enclave.
Parking is completely hassle-free with ample private driveways and unrestricted, free residential street parking throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Tutwiler Farm
- Take a quiet morning stroll or jog through the scenic, rolling neighborhood streets
- Drive a short distance to the Cahaba River headwaters for local kayaking or nature watching
- Visit nearby Trussville Entertainment District for outdoor dining, craft beer, and community events
Local favorites
- Ferus Artisan Ales · Brewery & Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Popular nearby craft brewery with gastropub bites and a large outdoor pavilion overlooking the park.
- Half Shell Oyster House · Seafood Restaurant · 4.6★ (1820)Local upscale chain serving Gulf Coast seafood with New Orleans-inspired flavors in Trussville.
- Slag Heap Brewing Company · Brewery · 4.7★ (230)Neighborhood microbrewery nearby offering a rotated selection of small-batch beers and patio seating.
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.