Is Album safe?
El Paso, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Album as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Album
“Go. Album is a quiet, well-established residential neighborhood in East El Paso known for its expansive public park and stable suburban feel. Violent crime is remarkably low, making it very safe for families and visitors at almost all hours.”
About the area
Album, often referred to as the Eastwood Park area, is a classic mid-century suburban enclave centered around one of East El Paso's largest community parks. The neighborhood is characterized by brick ranch-style homes, quiet residential loops, and commercial shopping centers along its perimeter corridors.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Parks & Recreation
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Album
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 46/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is limited to park paths and a few wide residential side streets; there are no municipal bike-share stations in the immediate vicinity.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to national averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes contributing to neighborhood stability
- Generous green space and active recreational amenities centered around Album (Eastwood) Park
Cons
- Sprawling suburban layout requires a personal vehicle for most daily tasks
- Limited cultural attractions or dedicated nightlife options within neighborhood bounds
- Occasional vehicle burglaries or opportunistic property theft in commercial parking lots
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in the residential core, with only rare panhandling observed near major commercial intersections along Gateway Boulevard and Montwood Drive.
What Album is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers, joggers, and parents walking children around Album Park.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and residential with moderate local traffic along connector roads and school zones.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and safe with neighborhood families gathering at the park fields and nearby dining plazas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and generally serene, though standard suburban awareness is advised on unlit side streets.
Transit, parking and getting around
Sun Metro operates local bus routes like Route 51 and Route 52 along bordering thoroughfares like Montwood Drive and Wedgewood Drive, though service frequencies are modest.
Free and ample street parking is easily found throughout the residential loops, along with large complimentary surface lots at Album Park and surrounding retail centers.
Things to do in Album
- Walk, jog, or play tennis at the sprawling 40-acre Album (Eastwood) Park
- Attend seasonal community events, sports leagues, and food truck rallies at the park grounds
- Sample regional border cuisine along neighboring corridors like Montwood Drive and Wedgewood Drive
Local favorites
- Ardovino's Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.4★ (750)Long-running local favorite serving gourmet thin-crust pizzas, sandwiches, and beer in a cozy setting.
- Pho Tre Bien · Vietnamese Restaurant · 4.4★ (1450)Established casual eatery popular for fragrant noodle soups, vermicelli bowls, and spring rolls.
- The Lunch Box · Mexican & American Diner · 4.5★ (820)Beloved neighborhood staple dishing up hearty breakfasts, classic Mexican plates, and burgers.
Neighborhoods near Album
Common questions about Album
Is Album safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Album a good place to live?
On safety, Album scores 83/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Album?
Walk score 48/100 and bike score 46/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Album are safer?
Pebble Brook (84), Cielo Vista East (84) score higher nearby.
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