Is Alister Oak Hill safe?
Austin, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Alister Oak Hill as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Alister Oak Hill
“Go. Alister Oak Hill and the surrounding Oak Hill community are safe, peaceful suburban areas with minimal violent crime. While pedestrian navigation along nearby major highway corridors requires alertness, personal safety across residential complexes and retail plazas is high.”
About the area
Alister Oak Hill is a quiet, Hill Country-adjacent residential community in Southwest Austin located along the US-290 corridor. It offers suburban comfort with apartment communities, green spaces, and easy access to shopping centers and hill country day trips.
- Suburban Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Hill Country Adjacent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Alister Oak Hill
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 38/100
CapMetro MetroBike share is not available in Oak Hill; cycling is generally limited to neighborhood streets and nearby park trails rather than arterial roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than Austin city averages
- High median household incomes and strong economic stability across the 78735/78749 area
- Close proximity to Hill Country nature preserves and Williamson Creek green space
Cons
- Heavy car dependency with fast-moving highway traffic on US-290 and SH-71
- Occasional opportunistic property theft and vehicle break-ins in large surface parking lots
- Extensive regional road construction causes periodic traffic congestion and limited pedestrian paths
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is generally minimal within residential complexes, though occasional panhandling is seen near the major intersections of US-290 and William Cannon Drive.
What Alister Oak Hill is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet with residents commuting and walking dogs around apartment grounds and quiet side streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active around local shopping strip centers with safe daytime traffic and easy errand running.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential with family crowds gathering at nearby neighborhood eateries.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet and safe, though sparse lighting along highway frontage roads makes late-night walking unappealing.
Transit, parking and getting around
CapMetro serves the area via local bus routes like Route 311 and express commuter options, but frequency is limited and there is no nearby rail service.
Parking is readily available and free throughout dedicated residential parking lots, carports, and shopping center surface plazas.
Things to do in Alister Oak Hill
- Hike and birdwatch through the scenic trails at nearby Windmill Run Park
- Explore local Texas dining and craft drinks at neighborhood dining hubs
- Take a short drive west to explore Texas Hill Country wineries and distilleries
Local favorites
- Jack Allen's Kitchen · Southern Restaurant · 4.7★ (4350)Lively neighborhood staple serving upscale Texas comfort food crafted with locally sourced ingredients.
- Via 313 Pizza - Oak Hill · Pizza Restaurant · 4.6★ (1150)Beloved local Austin chain serving authentic, crispy Detroit-style square pizzas.
- Summer Moon Coffee · Coffee Shop · 4.6★ (780)Cozy Austin-born roaster famous for wood-fired coffee beans and sweet signature Moon Milk.
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Common questions about Alister Oak Hill
Is Alister Oak Hill safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Alister Oak Hill a good place to live?
On safety, Alister Oak Hill scores 84/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Alister Oak Hill?
Walk score 34/100 and bike score 38/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Alister Oak Hill are safer?
Circle C Vintage Place (93), Travis Country Green (90) score higher nearby.
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