Is Eastvale safe?
The Colony, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Eastvale as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Eastvale
“Go. Eastvale is a quiet, well-maintained residential neighborhood in The Colony with very low crime and peaceful streets. While purely residential and car-dependent, visitors will find a safe environment close to Lake Lewisville and local recreation parks.”
About the area
Eastvale is an established suburban neighborhood in The Colony, Texas, featuring mature trees and single-family ranch-style homes. Located just minutes from Lake Lewisville and major retail corridors, it offers a tranquil neighborhood setting with strong community stability.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Lake-Adjacent
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Eastvale
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no public bike-share stations, but local cyclists can access The Colony Shoreline Trail and designated bike routes connecting toward Stewart Creek Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low compared to state and national averages
- High rate of homeownership and stable middle-income demographics
- Immediate access to Lake Lewisville shoreline parks and trails
- Quiet residential grid with minimal through-traffic
Cons
- Highly car-dependent with almost no commercial amenities within walking distance
- Lack of sidewalks on some older interior residential blocks
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like unlocked vehicle burglaries
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent in Eastvale. There are no encampments or panhandling hot spots in this residential area.
What Eastvale is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with residents walking dogs and low residential traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with typical suburban activity and neighborhood deliveries.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet streets with neighbors exercising outdoors before sunset; fully safe.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet due to limited streetlighting, but remains safe and low-risk.
Transit, parking and getting around
The Colony does not participate in DART or DCTA scheduled fixed-route transit, leaving Eastvale with no regular bus service or nearby rail stations. DART's Carrollton rail stations are roughly a 15-minute drive south.
Residential street parking is completely free and widely available, with every home having private driveways and garages.
Things to do in Eastvale
- Stroll or jog along the nearby scenic Shoreline Trail along Lewisville Lake
- Launch a kayak or picnic at Hidden Cove Park and Marina
- Visit Grandscape outdoor entertainment district just a short drive south on TX-121
Local favorites
- Heritage Pizza and Taproom · Pizza Restaurant · 4.6★ (1150)Neighborhood spot serving craft pizzas and rotating Texas beers on draft.
- The Latin Pig BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.7★ (780)Acclaimed local counter offering Puerto Rican and Cuban-infused wood-smoked barbecue.
- Barney's Brunch House · Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant · 4.6★ (920)Popular morning cafe known for gourmet pancakes, benedicts, and specialty coffee.
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Common questions about Eastvale
Is Eastvale safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Eastvale a good place to live?
On safety, Eastvale scores 87/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Eastvale?
Walk score 28/100 and bike score 38/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Eastvale are safer?
Sorrel Philips Creek Ranch (94), Camey (94), Stewart Peninsula (91) score higher nearby.
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