Is Country Town Home Villages (Garland) safe?
Garland, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Country Town Home Villages (Garland) as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Country Town Home Villages (Garland)
“Go. Country Town Home Villages is a quiet, residential townhome community in Garland where visitors experience minimal violent crime risks. Standard precautions regarding vehicle property crime and situational awareness after dark are sufficient. The neighborhood is purely residential with virtually no tourism amenities.”
About the area
Country Town Home Villages is an established townhome and condominium community located in Garland, Texas, near the Centerville Road corridor. It features quiet residential cul-de-sacs, shared green courtyards, and older multi-family architecture from the late 20th century. The neighborhood caters primarily to working families and long-term local residents.
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Suburban Enclave
- Townhome Community
Walking and biking in Country Town Home Villages (Garland)
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There is no municipal bike-share program, but cyclists can access the extensive paved Duck Creek Trail located roughly 1.5 miles west.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low stranger-on-stranger violent crime compared to urban core neighborhoods
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets with a suburban neighborhood feel
- Quick vehicular access to major commuter thoroughfares and retail corridors like Northwest Highway and I-635
Cons
- Occasional property crime and opportunistic vehicle break-ins common along suburban Dallas corridors
- Aging 1970s and 1980s housing stock with inconsistent exterior property upkeep across units
- Completely car-dependent layout with no walkable retail or dining within the subdivision
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable factor inside the residential townhome lanes, though occasional panhandling may occur around major commercial intersections along Northwest Highway.
What Country Town Home Villages (Garland) is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are calm and safe as residents commute and walk dogs along the neighborhood lanes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons are peaceful with minimal through-traffic and standard suburban activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Evenings are quiet, though some residential parking alleys have limited lighting.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights are typically quiet with low violent risk, but vehicle break-ins can occur if valuables are left visible.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit service is operated by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), with local bus routes running along Centerville Road; the Downtown Garland DART Light Rail Station (Blue Line) is roughly a 10-minute drive away.
Parking is readily available via designated resident carports, assigned open parking bays, and unmetered residential street parking.
Things to do in Country Town Home Villages (Garland)
- Walk, run, or cycle along the nearby Duck Creek Greenbelt Trail system
- Visit Audubon Park for disc golf, soccer fields, and community playgrounds
- Explore the historic Downtown Garland Square for boutique shopping, local cafes, and weekend events
Local favorites
- Dos Banderas · Tex-Mex Restaurant · 4.4★ (1420)Long-running local destination serving classic Tex-Mex platters and signature margaritas near historic Garland.
- Meshack's Bar-B-Que Shack · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.6★ (1150)Acclaimed no-frills barbecue takeout stand known for smoked ribs, brisket, and hearty sides.
- Hubbard's Cubbard · American Diner · 4.5★ (1280)Beloved neighborhood staple offering classic southern breakfasts and comfort food platters.
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Common questions about Country Town Home Villages (Garland)
Is Country Town Home Villages (Garland) safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Country Town Home Villages (Garland) a good place to live?
On safety, Country Town Home Villages (Garland) scores 72/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Country Town Home Villages (Garland)?
Walk score 38/100 and bike score 42/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Country Town Home Villages (Garland) are safer?
Southeast Richardson (78), South Richardson (78), Northwest Garland (76) score higher nearby.
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