Is Bel-Aire (Amarillo) safe?
Amarillo, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Bel-Aire (Amarillo) as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Bel-Aire (Amarillo)
“Go with care. Bel-Aire is a quiet, older working-class residential neighborhood in northeast Amarillo that is generally peaceful for residents, though property crimes and occasional disturbances occur along nearby commercial corridors. A daytime visit to local parks or community businesses poses few issues, but visitors should keep vehicles secured and exercise normal situational awareness after dark.”
About the area
Bel-Aire is an established mid-century neighborhood in northeast Amarillo characterized by modest ranch-style homes, quiet residential streets, and neighborhood green spaces. It offers a low-key, local perspective of the Texas Panhandle away from the city's main tourist corridors.
- Quiet Residential
- Working-Class
- Car-Dependent
- Mid-Century
Walking and biking in Bel-Aire (Amarillo)
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or bike-share stations in Bel-Aire, though flat residential streets allow for casual neighborhood cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime rates compared to adjacent eastern commercial strips
- Stable, established residential street grid with active neighborhood presence
- Direct access to Bel-Aire Park and community recreational facilities
- High household vehicle ownership ensuring regional Panhandle mobility
Cons
- Higher property crime rates including car break-ins and property theft than southwest Amarillo
- Median household income trails the broader Amarillo metropolitan average
- Subdued street lighting and limited pedestrian infrastructure in residential pockets
- Proximity to higher-crime commercial arteries along Amarillo Boulevard
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential streets of Bel-Aire, though occasional individuals or panhandling can be observed along nearby sections of Amarillo Boulevard and major commercial intersections.
What Bel-Aire (Amarillo) is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and peaceful as residents commute and children head to school; walking is safe and comfortable.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet suburban atmosphere with light local traffic and occasional park visitors, feeling generally safe.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity winds down quickly with quiet residential streets, though caution is recommended near major perimeter roads.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are dark and sparsely populated; foot traffic is not recommended and standard safety precautions should be taken.
Transit, parking and getting around
Amarillo City Transit (ACT) provides limited fixed-route bus service along nearby arterial streets like NE 24th Avenue and Grand Street, with no local rail or rapid transit network.
Free residential street parking is abundant and easy to find throughout the neighborhood, and local business plazas offer ample free surface parking.
Things to do in Bel-Aire (Amarillo)
- Walk or exercise at Bel-Aire Park, which features open green spaces and play equipment
- Explore authentic Panhandle and Tex-Mex eateries along nearby thoroughfares
- Take a short drive to the historic Route 66 District in central Amarillo
Local favorites
- Tacos Garcia · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (1150)Longtime local spot serving traditional Tex-Mex plates, enchiladas, and fresh salsa in a casual dining room.
- Bel-Aire Park · City Park · 4.2★ (180)Neighborhood park providing community walking paths, open grass fields, and shaded picnic areas.
- Buns Over Texas · Hamburger Restaurant · 4.4★ (1420)A classic Amarillo burger staple offering made-to-order patties, loaded fries, and friendly counter service.
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Common questions about Bel-Aire (Amarillo)
Is Bel-Aire (Amarillo) safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Bel-Aire (Amarillo) a good place to live?
On safety, Bel-Aire (Amarillo) scores 67/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Bel-Aire (Amarillo)?
Walk score 38/100 and bike score 42/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Bel-Aire (Amarillo) are safer?
Oakdale (Amarillo) (68) score higher nearby.
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