Is Austin Waters safe?
The Colony, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Austin Waters as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Austin Waters
“Go. Austin Waters is an affluent, master-planned residential community featuring exceptionally low crime rates and a quiet suburban ambiance. Visitors staying with friends or family have virtually no safety concerns, with standard vehicle-locking habits being all that is required.”
About the area
Austin Waters is a modern, upscale master-planned neighborhood located in the southeastern sector of The Colony, close to the Carrollton and Plano borders. The area consists almost exclusively of well-maintained single-family homes, private community green spaces, and tranquil residential streets. It offers a secure, relaxed environment just minutes away from major corporate hubs and the Grandscape entertainment district.
- Affluent
- Quiet Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Suburban
Walking and biking in Austin Waters
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no public bike-share systems, but wide neighborhood streets and local sidewalks provide easy recreational riding with nearby road connections to Plano's Arbor Hills trail network.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low incidence of both violent crime and property offenses
- High median household incomes and meticulous home maintenance throughout the subdivision
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets safe for pedestrians and outdoor activities
- Convenient proximity to major shopping, dining, and commuter corridors like SH 121
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with virtually zero internal commercial destinations
- No direct municipal public transit options within the neighborhood
- Occasional opportunistic overnight vehicle break-ins typical of affluent suburbs
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Austin Waters, with zero encampments or panhandling in the residential area.
What Austin Waters is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Extremely safe and tranquil, with residents jogging, walking dogs, and commuting out to work.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and peaceful with minimal vehicle traffic on neighborhood residential roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Well-lit and exceptionally safe for casual evening walks and community recreation.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet with virtually no activity, maintaining high overall security.
Transit, parking and getting around
The Colony is not a member city of DART, so there are no direct fixed-route bus lines or train connections serving the neighborhood; the nearest DART Rail station is Trinity Mills Station in Carrollton, roughly 12 to 15 minutes away by car.
Parking within the community is free and abundant on private driveways or residential curbs, with expansive free parking lots and garages at nearby shopping centers.
Things to do in Austin Waters
- Walk or jog along the community walking paths and around the neighborhood water features
- Spend an afternoon shopping and dining at the nearby Grandscape development
- Visit the nearby Arbor Hills Nature Preserve for hiking and panoramic nature views
Local favorites
- Hard Eight BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.6★ (15400)Rustic, bustling pit-style barbecue destination offering smoked meats straight from the pit.
- Heritage Pizza and Taproom · Pizza Restaurant · 4.6★ (1150)Neighborhood craft beer spot serving artisan thin-crust pizzas and local drafts.
- Seven Doors Kitchen & Cocktails · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (920)Polished eatery nearby serving upscale American comfort food and signature craft drinks.
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Common questions about Austin Waters
Is Austin Waters safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Austin Waters a good place to live?
On safety, Austin Waters scores 91/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Austin Waters?
Walk score 22/100 and bike score 38/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Austin Waters are safer?
Normandy Estates (Plano) (95) score higher nearby.
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