Is Cole Manor safe?
Red Oak, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Cole Manor as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Cole Manor
“Go. Cole Manor is a quiet, family-oriented suburban neighborhood in Red Oak with low violent crime and stable residential streets. Visitors face very little safety risk beyond standard suburban precautions such as locking vehicle doors.”
About the area
Cole Manor is an established single-family residential community situated in Red Oak, Texas, offering a classic suburban environment with spacious lots and quiet cul-de-sacs. Located just off regional thoroughfares, it serves primarily as a peaceful bedroom community for commuters working across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
- Quiet / Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Cole Manor
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 26/100
There are no public bike-share stations or dedicated bike lanes in the neighborhood; cycling is best suited for low-speed internal residential streets.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low rates of violent crime compared to the broader Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan average
- High rates of homeownership and well-maintained single-family residential properties
- Peaceful, low-traffic residential streets ideal for quiet daytime strolls
Cons
- Suburban vehicle break-ins and opportunistic property theft occasionally occur
- Substantial car dependency with virtually no commercial amenities within walking distance
- Limited street lighting on certain interior residential blocks after dark
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Cole Manor or the immediate surrounding residential subdivisions of Red Oak.
What Cole Manor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are calm and very safe, with light neighborhood traffic as residents commute and children head to school.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons remain peaceful and low-activity, with occasional delivery vans and residents walking dogs.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Evenings are quiet as residents settle in; walking is safe, though low ambient lighting means bringing a flashlight is advisable.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights are extremely quiet and generally secure, with virtually no street activity aside from parked residential vehicles.
Transit, parking and getting around
Red Oak is not part of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) service area and lacks local fixed-route bus service; the nearest passenger rail connection is the DART UNT Dallas Station on the Blue Line, approximately 12 miles north.
Parking is completely free and widely available on private residential driveways as well as along unrestricted neighborhood curbs.
Things to do in Cole Manor
- Take a quiet walk or jog along the neighborhood cul-de-sacs and residential lanes
- Enjoy outdoor recreation and community events at nearby Red Oak Municipal Center Park
- Spend a family afternoon visiting the playground and walking paths at Watkins Park
Local favorites
- Red Oak Cafe · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (1150)Popular local diner serving hearty Southern breakfast platters, burgers, and classic comfort food.
- Tacos & Birria Tijuana · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (340)Casual nearby spot serving authentic street tacos, rich quesabirria, and flavorful consomme.
- Savvy Brew Coffee · Coffee Shop · 4.8★ (220)Charming local drive-thru and walk-up stand offering handcrafted espresso drinks and quick bites.
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Common questions about Cole Manor
Is Cole Manor safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Cole Manor a good place to live?
On safety, Cole Manor scores 83/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Cole Manor?
Walk score 14/100 and bike score 26/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Cole Manor are safer?
Elva (86), The Woods of Red Oak (84) score higher nearby.
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