Is Coulter Acres safe?
Amarillo, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Coulter Acres as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Coulter Acres
“Go. Coulter Acres is a quiet, low-crime suburban neighborhood in Southwest Amarillo that offers a secure and peaceful environment. Personal safety is high throughout the day and night, though you will need a personal vehicle to get around.”
About the area
Coulter Acres is an established residential community in southwest Amarillo characterized by traditional single-family ranch homes, wide streets, and easy access to major retail corridors. It sits in one of the city's safer, suburban sectors, making it a reliable and low-stress base for visitors. The area features neighborhood shopping centers, chain and local dining, and quiet residential blocks.
- Suburban Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
- Residential
Walking and biking in Coulter Acres
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 41/100
There is no municipal bike-share system, and dedicated bike lanes are absent on busy arterials, though internal residential streets are wide enough for casual cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than Amarillo's citywide averages.
- Strong homeownership rates and stable household incomes foster well-kept residential blocks.
- Low pedestrian foot traffic and minimal late-night commercial disruption.
- Proximity to major medical centers and well-patrolled arterial roadways.
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes, including vehicle break-ins in retail parking lots.
- Extremely car-dependent layout with poor pedestrian connectivity across arterial roads.
- Very few cultural or tourist attractions located directly within the neighborhood.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Coulter Acres. Unhoused populations and emergency shelters in Amarillo are concentrated miles to the north in Downtown and along the Amarillo Boulevard corridor.
What Coulter Acres is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents heading to work or school; completely safe for morning walks and jogs.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Brisk commercial traffic along Coulter Street and quiet residential side streets with negligible safety concerns.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and subdued as retail activity winds down, maintaining a safe and family-friendly neighborhood feel.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and dark with very little activity; remains generally safe, though standard caution for isolated suburban streets applies.
Transit, parking and getting around
Amarillo City Transit (ACT) provides sparse fixed-route bus service along peripheral corridors like SW 34th and Coulter, but service is infrequent and the city has no light rail or BRT network.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with massive free surface lots at all commercial strip centers and plentiful unrestricted street parking on residential blocks.
Things to do in Coulter Acres
- Explore local boutiques, specialty shops, and casual eateries along South Coulter Street.
- Visit nearby John Stiff Memorial Park for walking trails, sports courts, and open green space.
- Take a short drive to the Amarillo Botanical Gardens and the Medical Center park complex.
Local favorites
- Public House · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Polished neighborhood venue serving elevated New American fare, steaks, and craft cocktails.
- Roasters Coffee & Tea · Coffee Shop · 4.6★ (720)Popular local cafe and drive-thru serving specialty espresso drinks and house-roasted beans.
- 575 Pizzeria · Pizza Restaurant · 4.7★ (1650)Lively neighborhood pizzeria crafting gourmet thin-crust pies paired with craft beers on tap.
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Common questions about Coulter Acres
Is Coulter Acres safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Coulter Acres a good place to live?
On safety, Coulter Acres scores 81/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Coulter Acres?
Walk score 32/100 and bike score 41/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Coulter Acres are safer?
The Colonies (93), Town Square (86), Zita (84) score higher nearby.
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