Is Audubon Place safe?
Houston, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Audubon Place as “Go”.
What makes up this score?Recent news
Gogo's take on Audubon Place
“Go. Audubon Place is a charming historic enclave nestled inside the bustling Montrose district, offering peaceful, tree-lined residential streets alongside easy access to cultural attractions. Violent crime is uncommon within the neighborhood, though standard urban vigilance against vehicle break-ins is advised along perimeter corridors.”
About the area
Audubon Place is an architecturally rich historic district in Houston's Montrose area, characterized by early 20th-century Craftsman, Prairie, and revival-style homes shaded by mature live oaks. Its central location next to the University of St. Thomas puts visitors steps away from museums, boutique cafes, and fine dining while maintaining a distinctly quiet neighborhood feel.
- Historic / Tree-Lined
- Quiet Residential
- Walkable Dining Hub
- University Adjacent
Walking and biking in Audubon Place
Walk score: 84/100 · Bike score: 81/100
The neighborhood features relatively flat streets that connect easily to dedicated bike lanes on Hawthorne and nearby links to the Buffalo Bayou Park trail system.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to greater Houston metropolitan averages
- Affluent, stable residential area with high median home values and high rates of owner occupancy
- Immediate walking proximity to the Menil Collection and University of St. Thomas campus
- Active neighborhood association and private security patrol presence
Cons
- Susceptible to opportunist property crimes such as vehicle burglaries and porch theft
- Spillover traffic and street parking pressure from adjacent commercial strips and nightlife zones
- Substantial sidewalk variation with occasional buckled concrete from mature tree roots
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is uncommon within the interior residential streets, though unhoused individuals are occasionally seen along major commercial perimeters like Montrose Boulevard and West Alabama Street.
What Audubon Place is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with residents walking dogs and joggers heading toward the nearby university campus.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe, with occasional foot traffic from students, visitors, and museum-goers.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Inviting for a stroll or dining out along the Montrose border, with well-lit streets and moderate pedestrian activity.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally quiet and low-key, but visitors should stay alert and stick to well-lit paths when returning from nearby bars.
Transit, parking and getting around
METRO Houston serves the district via frequent bus routes including Route 56 (Airlines/Montrose) and Route 25 (Richmond); the METRORail Red Line at Ensemble/HCC station is about a mile east.
Street parking on residential blocks is often restricted to permitted residents or has strict time limits, so visitors should look for designated business lots or paid parking along Montrose Boulevard.
Things to do in Audubon Place
- Take a self-guided architectural walking tour among the historic 1910s and 1920s mansions along Audubon Place and Kipling Street
- Walk to the neighboring Menil Collection and Rothko Chapel campus for world-class art and serene park grounds
- Explore the University of St. Thomas campus, including the Philip Johnson-designed Academic Mall and Chapel of St. Basil
Local favorites
- Blacksmith · Coffee Shop · 4.5★ (1450)Renowned Montrose coffee outpost offering artisanal espresso, scratch-made biscuits, and light breakfast fare.
- Vibrant · Health Food Restaurant · 4.6★ (820)Bright and airy day cafe serving gluten-free, dairy-free, and plant-forward seasonal meals.
- Ostia · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (610)Rustic-chic neighborhood eatery serving Mediterranean and Italian-inspired pastas, roasted meats, and fine wines.
Neighborhoods near Audubon Place
Common questions about Audubon Place
Is Audubon Place safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Audubon Place a good place to live?
On safety, Audubon Place scores 80/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Audubon Place?
Walk score 84/100 and bike score 81/100. Most errands can be done on foot.
Which areas near Audubon Place are safer?
Audubon Place scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
Add this score to your site
Writing about Audubon Place? Copy this code to show its live safety score on your blog or listing.