Is Ash Meadows safe?
Fort Worth, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Ash Meadows as “Caution”.
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Gogo's take on Ash Meadows
“Go with care. Ash Meadows is a modest residential neighborhood in southeast Fort Worth where violent crime is relatively rare for visitors, but property crime and auto theft are elevated. It holds little tourist appeal, so visits are typically limited to seeing residents or accessing local community parks.”
About the area
Ash Meadows is a working-class, primarily residential enclave located in Southeast Fort Worth. The neighborhood features mid-century single-family homes, quiet interior streets, and proximity to major thoroughfares like Mansfield Highway and East Loop 820.
- Quiet Residential
- Working-Class
- Car-Dependent
- Suburban Grid
Walking and biking in Ash Meadows
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 38/100
The neighborhood lacks dedicated bike lanes and Fort Worth Bike Sharing stations, though low-traffic residential streets are passable for casual cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Primarily quiet residential side streets with established single-family homes
- Close highway access to Loop 820 and US-287 for easy regional commuting
- Lower overall violent crime rates compared to adjacent inner-city commercial corridors
Cons
- Elevated rates of property crime, burglary, and vehicle theft relative to Fort Worth suburbs
- Below-average median household income with limited neighborhood commercial investment
- Lack of pedestrian infrastructure and streetlights along perimeter roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is generally low within the interior residential streets, though occasional panhandling and unhoused individuals are seen near busy intersections along Mansfield Highway and Loop 820.
What Ash Meadows is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet as residents commute to work and school, with standard suburban traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere, though vigilance is advised around perimeter shopping plazas and service stations.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity winds down quickly on interior streets, with occasional loitering around adjacent commercial strips.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Poor street lighting and increased risk of property crime make walking around after dark ill-advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Trinity Metro operates local bus routes (such as Route 24 and Route 28 nearby) along major corridors like Berry Street and Mansfield Highway, but service is infrequent; the nearest TEXRail commuter rail station is downtown at Fort Worth Central Station, about 6 miles away.
Parking is abundant and free, with ample residential curbside parking and spacious surface lots at local businesses.
Things to do in Ash Meadows
- Walk or picnic around nearby Eugene McCray Park along Lake Arlington
- Play basketball or use the playground at neighborhood-adjacent community parks
- Sample authentic local barbecue and Tex-Mex along Mansfield Highway
Local favorites
- Cousin's BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)Longtime Fort Worth staple serving classic Texas brisket, ribs, and homestyle sides.
- Taqueria Temo · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (420)Unassuming local spot famous for traditional street tacos, tortas, and al pastor.
- Panaderia San Manuel · Bakery · 4.6★ (230)Neighborhood Mexican bakery offering fresh conchas, pastries, and sweet breads daily.
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Common questions about Ash Meadows
Is Ash Meadows safe to walk at night?
Take care after dark: stick to lit main streets or take a ride.
Is Ash Meadows a good place to live?
On safety, Ash Meadows scores 56/100 — below average, so visit at different times of day before deciding to move.
How walkable is Ash Meadows?
Walk score 32/100 and bike score 38/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Ash Meadows are safer?
Green Oaks Preserve (83), Somerset Estates (76), The Bluffs (Fort Worth) (72) score higher nearby.
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