Is Garrett safe?
Garrett, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Garrett as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Garrett
“Go. Garrett is a quiet, rural-residential community in Ellis County that offers a peaceful, low-crime environment. There is little commercial activity for tourists, but visitors passing through or staying nearby will find it calm and safe.”
About the area
Garrett is a small incorporated town located just north of Ennis along Interstate 45 in Ellis County. Primarily made up of modest single-family homes, semi-rural properties, and open spaces, it functions mostly as a quiet bedroom hamlet. Visitors generally encounter little reason to stop beyond local services or traveling to neighboring Ennis.
- Rural / Semi-Rural
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in Garrett
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no bike-share programs or dedicated bike paths in Garrett; rural roads have narrow or nonexistent shoulders and are not ideal for casual cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low rates of violent crime typical of rural Ellis County communities
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets away from the interstate corridor
- Close proximity to larger amenities and historic districts in neighboring Ennis
Cons
- Virtually no pedestrian infrastructure such as sidewalks or dedicated crosswalks
- Modest local economy with higher poverty rates than the greater DFW average
- Extremely limited local commercial options, requiring travel for food and retail
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Garrett. Any unhoused individuals in the county tend to access support services in larger centers like Ennis or Waxahachie.
What Garrett is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet with light commuter traffic heading toward I-45.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very sleepy and calm, though high speeds on nearby thoroughfares require driver caution.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential atmosphere with little to no foot traffic or street noise.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Dark and very quiet; while violent crime is rare, unlit rural roads make late-night walking unadvisable.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no fixed-route public transit serving Garrett; the nearest regional rail connections require driving into Dallas or Fort Worth. A personal vehicle is essential for getting around.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the town on private driveways and gravel/paved lots outside local businesses.
Things to do in Garrett
- Drive the scenic bluebonnet trails surrounding Garrett and Ennis during spring bloom season
- Attend the National Polka Festival events in neighboring Ennis just minutes south
- Visit Bardwell Lake nearby for boating, fishing, and outdoor recreation
Local favorites
- Bubba's BBQ & Steakhouse · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.3★ (820)Rustic, no-frills smokehouse serving classic Texas brisket, ribs, and homestyle sides just down the road in Ennis.
- Kolache Depot Bakery · Bakery · 4.6★ (1150)Popular local bakery known for fresh Czech pastries, savory sausages, and breakfast kolaches.
- Galaxy Drive-In Theatre · Drive-In Movie Theater · 4.6★ (4850)Multi-screen classic outdoor cinema offering double features and retro concession stand favorites.
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Common questions about Garrett
Is Garrett safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Garrett a good place to live?
On safety, Garrett scores 76/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Garrett?
Walk score 12/100 and bike score 24/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Garrett are safer?
Sonoma (84), Palmer (80) score higher nearby.
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