Is Del Norte Acres safe?
El Paso, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Del Norte Acres as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Del Norte Acres
“Go. Del Norte Acres is a settled, working-class residential neighborhood in Northeast El Paso that is generally very safe for visitors. Like most of El Paso, violent crime rates are exceptionally low compared to national averages, making it a peaceful area to visit or pass through.”
About the area
Del Norte Acres is a quiet, mid-century suburban community situated in Northeast El Paso near the Dyer Street commercial corridor. It primarily consists of modest single-family ranch-style homes against the scenic backdrop of the Franklin Mountains. Visitors primarily come through for authentic borderland dining along the commercial avenues.
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Mountain Views
- Working-Class
Walking and biking in Del Norte Acres
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 39/100
Dedicated on-street bike lanes are sparse, though residential side streets have light traffic; SunCycle bike share does not service this area.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Benefits from El Paso's metro-wide exceptionally low violent crime rate.
- Stable, family-oriented neighborhood with high rates of residential stability.
- Convenient access to local dining and the Castner Range and Franklin Mountain trailheads.
Cons
- Periodic opportunistic property crimes such as vehicle break-ins along commercial fringes.
- Uneven pedestrian infrastructure with inconsistent sidewalk coverage and sparse street lighting.
- Lower median household income and older commercial strip infrastructure compared to East El Paso.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the residential streets of Del Norte Acres, with only occasional individuals seen near major bus stops or vacant retail parcels along Dyer Street.
What Del Norte Acres is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents heading to work and local school traffic moving smoothly.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm in residential pockets, with standard retail traffic picking up along commercial borders.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and secure, with neighborhood families at home and minimal disturbance.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low activity; safe overall, though dark residential blocks suggest remaining aware of surroundings.
Transit, parking and getting around
Sun Metro operates local bus services through the area, highlighted by the Sun Metro Brio Dyer Rapid Transit line along Dyer Street, which provides frequent connections to the Northgate Transfer Center and Downtown El Paso.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with unrestricted free street parking on residential roads and large free surface parking lots at neighborhood businesses.
Things to do in Del Norte Acres
- Sample authentic regional border cuisine along the Dyer Street corridor.
- Hike desert foothills trails near the edge of Franklin Mountains State Park.
- Visit the nearby El Paso Museum of Archaeology just a short drive north on Transmountain Road.
Local favorites
- Matsuharu Japanese Restaurant · Japanese Restaurant · 4.6★ (680)Longstanding local favorite serving traditional sushi rolls, bento boxes, and noodle dishes.
- Tacos Don Cuco · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (850)Casual borderland taco spot famous for tripas, bistek tacos, and house-made salsas.
- The Shack Wings & Brews · Sports Bar & Grill · 4.2★ (1150)Lively neighborhood sports joint known for flavored wings, cold beer, and game-day crowds.
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Common questions about Del Norte Acres
Is Del Norte Acres safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Del Norte Acres a good place to live?
On safety, Del Norte Acres scores 75/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Del Norte Acres?
Walk score 42/100 and bike score 39/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Del Norte Acres are safer?
Castner Heights (82), Britton Davis (76), Planeport (76) score higher nearby.
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