Is Tyler Mountain safe?
Dunbar, West Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Tyler Mountain as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Tyler Mountain
“Go. Tyler Mountain is a tranquil, wooded suburban and rural community located just north of Dunbar and Cross Lanes. Violent crime is uncommon, making it a very safe place to drive through, live, or visit for outdoor and recreational outings.”
About the area
Perched on the hills above the Kanawha River, Tyler Mountain is a relaxed semi-rural community characterized by winding roads, rolling topography, and quiet residential hollows. It serves primarily as a peaceful commuter area between Charleston and Nitro with quick access to regional golf and outdoor spots.
- Quiet Suburban
- Wooded / Hilly
- Car-Dependent
- Rural Charm
Walking and biking in Tyler Mountain
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 18/100
There are no bike lanes, dedicated greenways, or bike-share programs in the area, and steep grades combined with blind curves make road cycling hazardous.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low rates of violent crime compared to urban Charleston
- High rate of single-family homeownership fostering neighborhood stability
- Peaceful, heavily wooded natural environment with minimal commercial congestion
Cons
- Winding, narrow ridge roads with poor street lighting at night
- Almost completely car-dependent with zero pedestrian infrastructure
- Occasional property crimes or opportunistic thefts along main connector routes
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent in Tyler Mountain, as support services, shelters, and outreach facilities are concentrated in downtown Charleston.
What Tyler Mountain is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with residential commuters heading out along Route 622 and Goff Mountain Road.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet, though narrow roads require cautious driving due to tight blind curves.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding-down with low traffic and no safety concerns.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and isolated on rural roads, making roadside foot travel impractical, though personal safety risk remains very low.
Transit, parking and getting around
Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority (KRT) provides limited bus service along primary regional thoroughfares like WV-622 and nearby Route 62, but residential roads have no transit coverage.
Free, ample private driveway and lot parking is standard across the community; on-street parking is rarely used due to narrow roadways without shoulders.
Things to do in Tyler Mountain
- Play a round of golf or practice on the driving range at Big Bend Golf Course along the nearby river bend
- Explore the quiet forested country lanes and scenic hill vistas of Kanawha County
- Visit nearby Dunbar City Park for community gatherings, tennis courts, and playground access
Local favorites
- Husson's Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.4★ (230)A regional favorite serving classic West Virginia square-cut pizzas, subs, and wings.
- Big Bend Golf Course · Public Golf Course · 4.3★ (310)A popular 18-hole municipal course bordered closely by the scenic Kanawha River.
- Tudor's Biscuit World · Breakfast & Brunch · 4.2★ (510)Iconic local diner chain famed for hearty homemade breakfast biscuits and country platters.
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.