Is Austinville (Houston) safe?
Houston, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Austinville (Houston) as “Caution”.
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Gogo's take on Austinville (Houston)
“Go with care. Austinville is a quiet, modest residential enclave in southwest Houston, but it borders commercial corridors with elevated rates of property crime and opportunistic theft. Visitors staying nearby or visiting friends should keep vehicles locked and maintain general urban awareness after dark.”
About the area
Austinville is an established, predominantly residential neighborhood nestled in Houston's diverse Southwest / Alief area. It features mid-to-late 20th-century single-family homes surrounded by busy suburban thoroughfares rich with international dining and shopping. While the interior residential blocks are relatively calm, nearby commercial strips experience typical urban property crime.
- Suburban Enclave
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet Residential
- Diverse Culinary Access
Walking and biking in Austinville (Houston)
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 52/100
The neighborhood lacks dedicated bike lanes, but cyclists can connect to the Westchase Trail and Brays Bayou Greenway several miles away via major connector streets.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime compared to surrounding high-density apartment corridors
- Close proximity to an incredible variety of authentic international cuisine along Bellaire and Westheimer
- Established residential streets with relatively stable homeownership and low vacancy
- Convenient driving access to the Westpark Tollway and Energy Corridor
Cons
- Property crime, vehicle theft, and rim/tire theft are persistent concerns in the broader area
- Lack of direct pedestrian connectivity to primary parks and amenities
- Pockets of lower median income and neglected infrastructure along bordering major streets
- Minimal evening foot traffic making nighttime walking less advisable
Homelessness: Homelessness is minimally visible within the residential streets of Austinville, though occasional panhandling and unhoused individuals can be seen near major intersections and transit stops along Bellaire and Westheimer.
What Austinville (Houston) is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe as residents commute to work and school with moderate neighborhood vehicle traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with active service vehicles and delivery trucks navigating the streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Generally safe within interior residential streets, though lighting is sparse along certain residential blocks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet but calls for caution, as quiet roads and proximity to major thoroughfares can attract opportunistic vehicle break-ins.
Transit, parking and getting around
METRO (Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County) serves the perimeter along major roads via bus routes like Route 82 (Westheimer) and Route 2 (Bellaire), though there is no direct rail service in this part of Houston.
Free residential street parking and private driveways are standard throughout the neighborhood; commercial plazas offer plentiful free surface lot parking.
Things to do in Austinville (Houston)
- Explore the nearby culinary hub of Houston's Asiatown along Bellaire Boulevard for authentic dining
- Spend an afternoon enjoying sports fields and walking paths at nearby Mike Driscoll Park
- Shop for international specialty groceries and goods at Hong Kong City Mall nearby
Local favorites
- Tan Tan Restaurant · Vietnamese / Chinese Restaurant · 4.2★ (1820)A longstanding neighborhood staple renowned for its Vietnamese sizzling rice cakes and late-night noodle dishes.
- FuFu Cafe · Chinese Restaurant · 4.3★ (1650)A casual dining favorite famous for soup dumplings, pan-fried noodles, and late-night eats.
- House of Bowls · Hong Kong Style Cafe · 4.4★ (980)Popular local eatery serving Hong Kong-style comfort foods, baked rice dishes, and milk teas.
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Common questions about Austinville (Houston)
Is Austinville (Houston) safe to walk at night?
Take care after dark: stick to lit main streets or take a ride.
Is Austinville (Houston) a good place to live?
On safety, Austinville (Houston) scores 64/100 — below average, so visit at different times of day before deciding to move.
How walkable is Austinville (Houston)?
Walk score 48/100 and bike score 52/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Austinville (Houston) are safer?
Cypress Falls (81), Grand Oaks (Houston) (80), Vineyard Meadow (80) score higher nearby.
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