Is Ederville safe?
Fort Worth, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Ederville as “Go, stay aware”.
What makes up this score?Recent news
Gogo's take on Ederville
“Go with care. Ederville is primarily a working-class residential and commercial corridor in East Fort Worth that is generally uneventful for day-to-day visits. Visitors should exercise standard suburban vigilance, particularly after dark around arterial strip plazas and highway access ramps.”
About the area
Ederville is an established East Fort Worth neighborhood centered near Interstate 30 and Brentwood Stair Road, featuring mid-century ranch homes alongside multi-family apartment communities. It is largely a vehicle-dependent commuter hub with modest retail strips and light commercial services.
- Car-Dependent
- Suburban / Residential
- Commercial Corridor
- Working-Class
Walking and biking in Ederville
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 36/100
There is no Fort Worth Bike Sharing network presence here, and dedicated bike lanes are absent, though residential side streets have manageable vehicle speeds.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Immediate commuter access to Interstate 30 and Trinity Boulevard
- Residential interior streets experience relatively low violent crime and low through-traffic
- Reasonable access to affordable neighborhood dining and retail essentials
Cons
- Property crime and vehicle burglary rates are elevated compared to outer Fort Worth suburbs
- Commercial stretches along major arterials can feel desolate and poorly lit at night
- Minimal pedestrian infrastructure and high car dependency
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is uncommon within interior residential areas, but panhandling and occasional unhoused individuals are present near Interstate 30 on-ramps and budget motels along the frontage corridor.
What Ederville is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active and calm as residents commute out toward I-30 and local commercial centers open up.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Generally quiet on residential streets, with steady vehicular flow along major thoroughfares like Brentwood Stair Road.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet in residential blocks, though caution is recommended around highway retail parking areas as daylight fades.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic; it is best to avoid walking along commercial strips and convenience store lots late at night.
Transit, parking and getting around
Trinity Metro operates local bus routes (including Route 24) along major roads like Brentwood Stair Road, offering connections to the Handley Transit Center and downtown Fort Worth.
Parking is abundant and free throughout Ederville, consisting of ample surface lots at businesses and plentiful curbside parking on residential streets.
Things to do in Ederville
- Walk or jog through the open green space at nearby Cobblestone Trail Park
- Play 18 holes at the historic Meadowbrook Golf Course located just west of the neighborhood
- Sample authentic regional tacos and comfort food at longtime East Fort Worth diners
Local favorites
- Daybreak Cafe and Grill · Diner · 4.5★ (1280)Beloved neighborhood staple serving generous portions of classic American breakfast, burgers, and comfort food.
- Pho Hung Restaurant · Vietnamese Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)Long-running local favorite offering rich beef pho bowls, banh mi, and traditional noodle dishes.
- La Rueda Meat Market & Taqueria · Mexican Grocery & Taqueria · 4.4★ (320)Community butcher shop and counter-service taqueria offering authentic street tacos and marinated meats.
Neighborhoods near Ederville
Common questions about Ederville
Is Ederville safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Ederville a good place to live?
On safety, Ederville scores 66/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Ederville?
Walk score 34/100 and bike score 36/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Ederville are safer?
River Trails (84), Somerset Estates (76), The Bluffs (Fort Worth) (72) score higher nearby.
Add this score to your site
Writing about Ederville? Copy this code to show its live safety score on your blog or listing.