Is Gateway Cedars safe?
Forney, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Gateway Cedars as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Gateway Cedars
“Go. Gateway Cedars in Forney is a secure, rapidly growing outer suburban community with very low violent crime and strong socioeconomic indicators. Visitors will experience a quiet, family-oriented environment, though a personal vehicle is essential for getting around.”
About the area
Gateway Cedars is a modern residential and master-planned expansion pocket located along the US Highway 80 corridor in Forney, Texas. Built primarily over the past decade, the area features contemporary single-family subdivisions, modern apartment complexes, and convenient neighborhood retail centers.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Master-Planned
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Gateway Cedars
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no public bike-share systems or protected bike lanes on major thoroughfares; cycling is largely confined to residential streets and neighborhood park trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both Texas and national averages
- High household median incomes exceeding $95,000 paired with very low poverty rates
- Modern, well-maintained housing stock and professionally managed community amenities
- Clean, peaceful residential streets with high neighborhood engagement
Cons
- Extremely car-dependent with almost no practical walking access between residential tracts and retail
- Occasional vehicle burglaries or petty property theft in retail parking lots along US-80
- Heavy commuter congestion along primary highway routes during rush hours
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Gateway Cedars, with no known encampments or street panhandling in the neighborhood.
What Gateway Cedars is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and safe with morning commuters leaving for work and residents walking dogs along subdivision sidewalks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and low-key with steady residential traffic and delivery vehicles moving through the area.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Family-centric atmosphere with residents exercising and children playing outdoors in cul-de-sacs.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and tranquil with negligible foot traffic and no significant safety concerns.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no fixed-route municipal public transit in Forney; Kaufman Area Rural Transportation (KART) provides on-demand curb-to-curb service, while the nearest DART rail station (Buckner Station) is roughly 17 miles west in Dallas.
Parking is completely free and widely available via private driveways, residential curbs, and large surface lots at local commercial plazas.
Things to do in Gateway Cedars
- Walk or jog the neighborhood paths and green spaces around the Gateway Parks trail system
- Enjoy the playgrounds, splash pad, and athletic fields at nearby Forney Community Park
- Explore the historic downtown Forney square just a short drive away for local boutique shopping
Local favorites
- Eno's Pizza Tavern · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)A popular, family-friendly tavern serving artisan thin-crust pizzas, craft beer, and pasta in a restored downtown setting nearby.
- Madres Cocina · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (780)A vibrant neighborhood eatery offering fresh Tex-Mex classics, handmade tortillas, and signature margaritas.
- Doe Belly's Catfish Cafe · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (690)A local favorite known for generous portions of Southern-style fried catfish, shrimp, and hushpuppies.
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Common questions about Gateway Cedars
Is Gateway Cedars safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Gateway Cedars a good place to live?
On safety, Gateway Cedars scores 86/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Gateway Cedars?
Walk score 18/100 and bike score 24/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Gateway Cedars are safer?
Gateway Parks (90), The Villages of Fox Hollow (88), Talty Estates (88) score higher nearby.
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