Is Woodland Hills safe?
Auburn, Alabama · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Woodland Hills as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Woodland Hills
“Go. Woodland Hills is a very safe, quiet, and established residential neighborhood with virtually no violent crime risk for visitors. It offers a peaceful and welcoming environment, though visitors will need a vehicle to access shopping, dining, and campus attractions.”
About the area
Woodland Hills is an established, tree-lined residential enclave in Auburn characterized by mid-century single-family homes and large wooded lots. Primarily home to university faculty, retirees, and families, the neighborhood offers a calm suburban setting just a short drive from Auburn University.
- Suburban / Peaceful
- Tree-Lined Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Woodland Hills
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 42/100
While Woodland Hills lacks dedicated bike lanes, the low-speed neighborhood streets are comfortable for cycling and connect toward Auburn's designated bike routes leading to campus.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low violent and property crime rates compared to state and national averages
- High homeownership rates and stable, well-maintained residential properties
- Quiet neighborhood streets with minimal cut-through vehicle traffic
Cons
- Virtually no commercial amenities, retail, or dining within direct walking distance
- High car dependency with limited sidewalk infrastructure on connecting corridors
- Occasional opportunistic unlocked vehicle theft typical of college towns
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Woodland Hills, with no encampments or panhandling in the neighborhood.
What Woodland Hills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe, with residents walking dogs and joggers using the quiet neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Pleasant and secure, with light local traffic and standard residential activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued and safe, though interior street lighting is sparse due to mature tree cover.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and safe with negligible foot traffic or noise disturbances.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is limited in this area; Auburn Transit and Tiger Transit primarily serve student routes near campus, meaning visitors rely heavily on personal vehicles or rideshare services.
Parking is unmetered and easily accommodated via residential driveways, with ample and unrestricted curbside street parking throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Woodland Hills
- Take a quiet walk or jog along the shaded residential loops of Woodland Drive and surrounding streets.
- Visit adjacent Town Creek Park for paved walking trails, open lawns, and a historic cemetery.
- Take a short drive to the Donald E. Davis Arboretum on the Auburn University campus to explore native plant collections.
Local favorites
- Well Red Coffee, Books & Wine · Coffee Shop & Bookstore · 4.9★ (750)Popular local cafe offering espresso drinks, wine by the glass, baked goods, and curated books.
- Acre · Southern Restaurant · 4.6★ (1400)Acclaimed farm-to-table restaurant serving elevated Southern cuisine in a rustic-chic setting.
- The Hound · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (2200)Warm gathering place featuring craft beer, extensive bourbon lists, and hearty Southern-inspired dishes.
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.