Is Coronado Hills safe?
Austin, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Coronado Hills as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Coronado Hills
“Go with care. Coronado Hills is a largely quiet, mature residential enclave, but it is bounded by high-traffic commercial corridors that experience higher rates of property crime. Visitors staying in local short-term rentals or visiting neighborhood businesses will find daytime hours peaceful, though situational awareness is advisable near major intersections and late at night.”
About the area
Coronado Hills is an established Northeast Austin neighborhood characterized by mid-century single-family homes shaded by mature trees, alongside apartment complexes near its borders. Situated just north of US-290 and west of US-183, it offers easy highway access across Austin while maintaining a modest residential character.
- Quiet Residential
- Mid-Century Suburb
- Highway-Adjacent
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Coronado Hills
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 52/100
There is no CapMetro bikeshare station in the neighborhood; cycling is mostly limited to low-stress residential side streets with minimal dedicated bike lanes on major arterials.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Interior residential streets experience significantly lower violent crime rates than adjacent highway corridors
- Affordable lodging and short-term rental options relative to central and south Austin
- Convenient highway connectivity at the intersection of US-290 and US-183
- Established tree canopy and spacious mid-century lots creating a quiet suburban core
Cons
- Commercial borders along US-290 and Cameron Road see elevated property crimes and vehicle burglaries
- Pockets of pedestrian infrastructure gaps with missing sidewalks on several internal streets
- Above-average vehicle theft rates common to Austin transit corridors
- Limited neighborhood-scale amenities directly inside the residential core
Homelessness: Homelessness is moderately visible along the US-290 and US-183 highway frontage roads and underpasses, where occasional encampments and panhandling occur. The interior residential blocks of Coronado Hills remain virtually unaffected.
What Coronado Hills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm as residents walk pets and commute, with very little pedestrian conflict.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet on interior roads with active commercial traffic along Cameron Road and 290 access roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued residential atmosphere; foot traffic drops off quickly outside of restaurant parking lots.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Interior streets stay generally quiet, but walking along commercial perimeters or near bus stops after dark is not recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
CapMetro serves the perimeter of the neighborhood, primarily via Route 10 (Cameron) and Route 300 (Govalle). The nearest rail connection is the CapMetro Rail Red Line at Highland Station, located roughly 2.5 miles west.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, with straightforward residential street parking and spacious surface parking lots at all commercial plazas.
Things to do in Coronado Hills
- Stroll through the shaded, quiet streets of the mature 1960s residential subdivisions
- Sample authentic regional tacos and Mexican specialties along Cameron Road
- Visit neighboring D警 (Dottie Jordan) Park just across US-290 for tennis courts and a community pool
Local favorites
- Arandinas Mexican Grill · Mexican Restaurant · 4.2★ (820)Neighborhood staple serving hearty traditional Mexican plates, tacos, and house-made salsas.
- Quality Seafood Market · Seafood Restaurant & Market · 4.5★ (2350)Longstanding Austin institution located nearby on Airport Blvd, renowned for fresh catches and oyster bar classics.
- La Michoacana Meat Market · Grocery & Meat Market · 4.1★ (310)Busy Latin market offering fresh marinaded meats, pan dulce, and a quick-service hot food counter.
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Common questions about Coronado Hills
Is Coronado Hills safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Coronado Hills a good place to live?
On safety, Coronado Hills scores 70/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Coronado Hills?
Walk score 48/100 and bike score 52/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Coronado Hills are safer?
Highgrove (76), University Hills (Austin) (71), Parker Acres (71) score higher nearby.
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