Is Futureland safe?
El Paso, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Futureland as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Futureland
“Go. Futureland is a quiet, semi-rural residential community on El Paso's eastern outskirts where violent crime rates are exceptionally low. While there is little reason for general tourism here, the neighborhood is safe, peaceful, and unpretentious for visitors passing through or staying locally.”
About the area
Futureland is a sprawling desert-fringe subdivision located east of El Paso along the Montana Avenue corridor. Dominated by single-family residences, manufactured homes on generous lots, and open desert views, it retains a distinct rural-suburban character. It is an entirely car-dependent enclave with a close-knit, residential feel.
- Semi-Rural
- Desert Living
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Futureland
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no bike-share stations or dedicated municipal bike lanes; cycling is limited to rural roadsides or recreational dirt trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low rates of violent crime consistent with greater El Paso's safety profile
- Spacious residential lots providing a quiet, low-density living environment
- Strong homeownership rates fostering stable, long-term residential blocks
Cons
- Sparse public street lighting and lack of pedestrian infrastructure such as sidewalks
- Entirely car-dependent with almost no walkable amenities or services
- Rural infrastructure gaps with occasional unpaved residential side roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually non-existent in this semi-rural community. Encampments and panhandling do not occur here, as supportive services and shelter infrastructure are located in central El Paso.
What Futureland is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and bright with light residential traffic as commuters head toward central El Paso.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and sun-exposed, feeling completely safe though unsuitable for walking due to heat and lack of sidewalks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential with families home for the night and virtually no street-level disturbances.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark with minimal lighting, but violent crime risk remains very low.
Transit, parking and getting around
Sun Metro operates throughout the El Paso metro, but fixed-route transit coverage does not reliably extend deep into this eastern periphery; personal vehicles are essential.
Parking is completely effortless and free, with ample space on private driveways, residential properties, and commercial strip lots.
Things to do in Futureland
- Experience off-road desert trail riding at the nearby Red Sands recreation area
- Sample authentic border Mexican fare at roadside taquerias along Montana Avenue
- Take in wide-open Chihuahuan Desert panoramas and unobstructed sunset views
Local favorites
- Tacos Don Cuco · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (520)Longtime local roadside staple known for tripitas, pastor tacos, and Mexican comfort food.
- Red Sands Off-Road Area · Off-Road Park · 4.4★ (750)Popular desert recreation hub featuring extensive sand dunes and trails for ATVs and dirt bikes.
- El Tacoote Montana · Taqueria · 4.4★ (310)Casual, high-volume counter-service spot offering generous carne asada and al pastor plates.
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Common questions about Futureland
Is Futureland safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Futureland a good place to live?
On safety, Futureland scores 74/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Futureland?
Walk score 12/100 and bike score 24/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Futureland are safer?
La Mirada (El Paso) (88), Van Horne Estates (80), Hidden Village (80) score higher nearby.
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