Is West Feather Sound safe?
Largo, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates West Feather Sound as “Go”.
Gogo's take on West Feather Sound
“Go. West Feather Sound is an upscale, tranquil suburban and office enclave in mid-Pinellas County with very low violent crime and well-maintained residential communities. Visitors will feel secure visiting the area's golf facilities, corporate parks, or dining spots, though a vehicle is practically required.”
About the area
West Feather Sound is a planned residential and commercial district positioned near the Howard Frankland Bridge and Tampa Bay. Known for its championship golf course, manicured condominium complexes, and corporate centers, the area caters to business travelers and suburban commuters.
- Suburban
- Golf Community
- Corporate Enclave
- Quiet / Low-Key
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in West Feather Sound
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 44/100
There are no shared bike kiosks in the area, but cyclists can connect south toward the Pinellas Trail network via designated on-road bike lanes along major thoroughfares.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low compared to the regional Pinellas County average.
- Higher-than-average median household income and high rates of home and condo maintenance.
- Convenient central location with rapid access to I-275, St. Pete-Clearwater Airport, and Tampa.
Cons
- Occasional vehicle break-ins reported in apartment complex parking lots along major thoroughfares.
- Heavy commuter traffic congestion along Ulmerton Road and Roosevelt Boulevard during rush hours.
- Highly car-centric infrastructure with limited pedestrian crossings along arterial corridors.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in West Feather Sound, with occasional transient individuals seen near transit stops along Ulmerton Road.
What West Feather Sound is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with morning commuters, joggers around the golf course, and light commercial traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active with business park workers and golfers, feeling completely safe throughout the area.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and quiet as business parks empty out, with dining spots maintaining a relaxed, secure atmosphere.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and low-traffic in residential sections; exceptionally quiet with very minimal safety concerns.
Transit, parking and getting around
Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) provides service primarily along Ulmerton Road via Route 18 and Route 300x, with no direct passenger rail service nearby.
Parking is abundant and free in private surface lots attached to hotels, restaurants, corporate centers, and residential complexes.
Things to do in West Feather Sound
- Play a round of golf or attend an event at Feather Sound Country Club.
- Walk or jog along the scenic community lake loops and golf course edges.
- Explore nearby nature and water access at the adjacent Old Tampa Bay shoreline points.
Local favorites
- Bascom's Chop House · Steakhouse · 4.6★ (1150)Upscale dining destination serving prime steaks, fresh seafood, and fine wine in an elegant setting.
- Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen · American Restaurant · 4.3★ (3800)Casual chain venue serving American comfort classics and Texas-style scratch-made entrees.
- Courtyard by Marriott St. Petersburg Clearwater/Madeira Beach Area · Hotel · 4.2★ (820)Modern business hotel offering comfortable lodging, a fitness center, and a relaxed bistro lounge.
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.