Is Gables safe?
Amarillo, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Gables as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Gables
“Go. Gables is a quiet, well-established mid-century residential neighborhood in western Amarillo with low violent crime and a stable suburban environment. Visitors will find it peaceful and safe, though standard precautions against opportunistic vehicle burglary apply.”
About the area
Gables is a mature, tree-lined suburban neighborhood centered around Gables Park and bordered by retail corridors along Plains Boulevard and Bell Street. Predominantly made up of mid-century single-family ranch homes, it offers a relaxed residential ambiance close to West Amarillo dining and shopping.
- Quiet Residential
- Mid-Century Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Gables
Walk score: 44/100 · Bike score: 48/100
Amarillo does not have a municipal bike-share program, but the neighborhood's grid of low-traffic residential streets provides safe casual cycling despite a lack of dedicated bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than Amarillo municipal averages.
- Strong homeownership rates and stable median household incomes foster well-kept residential blocks.
- Central location provides quick vehicular access to Amarillo's primary medical and retail districts.
Cons
- Occasional property crimes such as vehicle break-ins along busier perimeter roads.
- Very car-dependent layout with sparse pedestrian infrastructure outside neighborhood parks.
- Limited nightlife or entertainment options directly within the residential interior.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the residential core, though occasional panhandling may be observed near major arterial intersections along Plains Boulevard.
What Gables is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with local residents walking dogs and commuting along quiet residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe, with minor commercial traffic focused along the outer arterial avenues.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential atmosphere ideal for evening strolls through Gables Park and surrounding blocks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and minimal street activity; generally safe but darker residential streets warrant basic awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Amarillo City Transit (ACT) via fixed-route buses connecting Plains Boulevard to downtown; service is infrequent and the metro lacks rail or BRT systems.
Parking is exceptionally easy and universally free, with abundant driveway/curbside space on residential streets and large surface parking lots at commercial plazas.
Things to do in Gables
- Enjoy the walking paths, open turf, and playground amenities at Gables Park.
- Sample local Panhandle dining and specialty cafes along the adjacent Plains Boulevard corridor.
- Attend a community performance at the nearby Amarillo Little Theatre on Allen Street.
Local favorites
- Roasters Coffee & Tea · Coffee Shop · 4.6★ (1150)Popular local roaster offering specialty espresso drinks, loose-leaf teas, and drive-thru service.
- Yellow City Street Food · Eclectic Restaurant · 4.7★ (1420)Acclaimed chef-driven eatery serving creative craft burgers, tacos, and inventive vegetarian options.
- The Plaza Restaurant · Tex-Mex Restaurant · 4.5★ (2100)Longstanding local favorite known for generous portions of traditional Tex-Mex combination plates and margaritas.
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Common questions about Gables
Is Gables safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Gables a good place to live?
On safety, Gables scores 82/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Gables?
Walk score 44/100 and bike score 48/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Gables are safer?
Gables scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
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