Is Coady safe?
Baytown, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Coady as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Coady
“Go with care. Coady is a quiet, low-density semi-industrial community where violent crime is uncommon, though it offers very little in terms of traditional visitor attractions. As long as you maintain standard precautions against property theft and exercise caution near industrial truck corridors, visiting is straightforward.”
About the area
Coady is a working-class community situated on the northwestern edge of Baytown along the Interstate 10 corridor. The area features a mix of single-family residences, mobile homes, and light industrial or logistics facilities supporting the local petrochemical sector.
- Car-Dependent
- Semi-Industrial
- Working-Class
- Quiet Residential
Walking and biking in Coady
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 25/100
There are no public bike-share programs or dedicated cycle tracks in Coady, and riding on narrow, unlit roads shared with commercial trucks is not recommended.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to urban Houston cores
- Direct and immediate highway connectivity to Interstate 10 and regional plant corridors
- Low residential density with large lots and minimal pedestrian congestion
Cons
- Elevated risk of property and vehicle-related opportunistic theft
- Heavy commercial truck traffic and proximity to petrochemical infrastructure
- Complete absence of pedestrian infrastructure including sidewalks and crosswalks
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is very low within the residential core of Coady, with only isolated individuals occasionally seen near major highway interchanges and gas stations along I-10.
What Coady is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active with refinery commuters and trade contractors heading out, feeling calm and safe for drivers.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and residential, though heavy truck traffic remains steady along major access connectors.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm atmosphere as residents return home, with low foot traffic and minimal street activity.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and isolated due to sparse street lighting, making vehicle travel safe but roadside walking unadvisable.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no fixed-route rail transit in Baytown; the area relies on Baytown Transit's on-demand microtransit service with no regular fixed-line buses servicing the interior streets of Coady.
Parking is abundant and free, with ample space in private driveways, open residential road shoulders, and private business lots.
Things to do in Coady
- Take a short drive to the Baytown Nature Center for wetland wildlife viewing and fishing
- Explore regional history at the nearby San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site via the Lynchburg Ferry
- Visit local roadside food trucks and authentic taquerias along the western Baytown corridors
Local favorites
- Taqueria Leon · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (210)Down-home neighborhood eatery known for generous breakfast tacos, fajitas, and homemade salsas.
- Rooster's Sports Bar & Grill · Sports Bar · 4.3★ (460)Lively local hangout serving burgers, wings, and cold drinks with plenty of screens for game days.
- Coady Grocery & Market · Convenience Store · 4.1★ (45)Longstanding neighborhood convenience stop offering quick snacks, cold beverages, and everyday essentials.
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Common questions about Coady
Is Coady safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Coady a good place to live?
On safety, Coady scores 68/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Coady?
Walk score 18/100 and bike score 25/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Coady are safer?
Goose Creek Reserve (80), Cedar Ridge (78), Country Club Oaks (76) score higher nearby.
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