Is Cedarpost Square safe?
Houston, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Cedarpost Square as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Cedarpost Square
“Go. Cedarpost Square is a quiet, established residential subdivision nestled in Houston's Spring Branch area that poses minimal threat to typical visitors. While nearby major commercial corridors like Kempwood Drive and Gessner Road experience standard urban property crime, the residential streets remain tranquil and predominantly safe. Exercising standard vehicle security precautions is generally sufficient.”
About the area
Cedarpost Square is a compact, mid-century residential enclave located in the greater Spring Branch North area of Houston. Characterized by single-family ranch homes, mature shade trees, and quiet cul-de-sacs, it offers a distinctly suburban feel within city limits. Visitors typically pass through when visiting residents or exploring the vibrant multicultural dining corridors along adjacent thoroughfares.
- Suburban / Residential
- Quiet / Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Cedarpost Square
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no local bike-share station, and cycling is mostly limited to shared low-traffic neighborhood roads, with limited connection to the Spring Branch Trail network.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime rate compared to Houston municipal averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes fostering neighborhood stability
- Close proximity to diverse culinary options along Long Point and Gessner roads
- Quiet, low-traffic interior residential streets with stable family demographics
Cons
- Car break-ins and occasional catalytic converter thefts reported on adjacent arterial streets
- Direct adjacency to busier commercial strips with higher property crime rates
- Heavy car dependency with sparse dedicated pedestrian or cycling infrastructure
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential streets, though occasional individuals or panhandlers may be seen along major nearby intersections like Gessner and Kempwood.
What Cedarpost Square is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with residents walking dogs and low commuter traffic moving along subdivision streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and family-oriented, with school traffic nearby and routine residential activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet across the residential pocket, though commercial strip mall parking lots nearby see increased turnover.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally peaceful and dark with minimal pedestrian traffic; standard precautions against property theft are advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by METRO Houston, with bus route 26 (Long Point) and route 46 (Gessner) operating on perimeter thoroughfares; there is no direct METRORail connection nearby.
Residential street parking within Cedarpost Square is free and readily available, while nearby businesses offer ample free surface parking lots.
Things to do in Cedarpost Square
- Explore the nearby Spring Woods High School track and surrounding neighborhood green spaces for a stroll
- Sample authentic Korean, Mexican, and Central American cuisines along neighboring Long Point Road
- Visit nearby Agnes Moffitt Park for community swimming, disc golf, and sports fields
Local favorites
- Roostar Vietnamese Grill · Vietnamese Restaurant · 4.7★ (2350)Popular local counter-serve spot renowned for elevated banh mi sandwiches and crispy egg rolls.
- Tacos Doña Lena · Mexican Restaurant · 4.8★ (3100)Vibrant and highly rated neighborhood taqueria celebrated for authentic birria and homemade salsas.
- Korea House · Korean BBQ Restaurant · 4.4★ (1650)Longstanding Spring Branch staple offering traditional Korean barbecue and all-you-can-eat tabletop grilling.
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Common questions about Cedarpost Square
Is Cedarpost Square safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Cedarpost Square a good place to live?
On safety, Cedarpost Square scores 74/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Cedarpost Square?
Walk score 42/100 and bike score 48/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Cedarpost Square are safer?
Hedwig Village (91), Spring Branch Woods (80), Long Point Acres (76) score higher nearby.
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