Is Glade Hill safe?
Grapevine, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Glade Hill as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Glade Hill
“Go. Glade Hill is a tranquil, affluent suburban neighborhood in Grapevine with exceptionally low crime rates. Visitors will find safe, tree-lined streets, well-maintained parks, and convenient driving access to both DFW Airport and historic downtown Grapevine.”
About the area
Glade Hill is an established, peaceful residential enclave in southern Grapevine characterized by brick single-family homes, mature trees, and manicured yards. It offers an easygoing suburban environment in close proximity to excellent schools, community parks, and regional retail centers.
- Suburban Retreat
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Glade Hill
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There are no shared municipal bike stations, but low-speed residential streets provide convenient connectivity to the multi-use paved trails along Bear Creek.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are virtually non-existent, and property crime is well below state and national averages.
- Strong economic stability driven by high median household incomes and predominant homeownership.
- Convenient access to the extensive Bear Creek Park and local greenbelt trails.
Cons
- Highly car-dependent design requiring vehicle travel for all retail, dining, and transit connections.
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like unlocked vehicle break-ins common to suburban areas.
- Sidewalk coverage can be intermittent across older residential cul-de-sacs.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in Glade Hill, with no encampments or panhandling present in the residential areas.
What Glade Hill is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very safe and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and commuting out of the neighborhood.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and secure with minimal traffic and children playing in yards after school hours.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful and welcoming for evening walks, with well-kept properties and calm residential roads.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity and safe, though residential lighting is subdued away from main arterial roads.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is managed by Trinity Metro, with TEXRail commuter service available at Grapevine/Main Street Station approximately 3 miles north; there are no fixed-route buses running through the residential interior.
Free and plentiful curbside street parking is available throughout the neighborhood, and commercial plazas nearby feature large, free parking lots.
Things to do in Glade Hill
- Walk or jog along the wooded trails, athletic fields, and disc golf course at nearby Bear Creek Park.
- Take a short drive to Historic Downtown Grapevine for boutique shopping, winery tasting rooms, and local festivals.
- Play a round of golf at the nearby 27-hole municipal Grapevine Golf Course.
Local favorites
- Mio Nonno Trattoria · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (780)Warm neighborhood trattoria offering wood-fired pizzas, handmade pastas, and classic Italian entrees.
- Weinberger's Deli · Sandwich Shop · 4.8★ (1420)Celebrated local deli serving over a hundred varieties of classic Chicago-style and specialty sandwiches.
- Main Street Bistro & Bakery · Bakery & Cafe · 4.5★ (2150)Beloved European bakery and cafe crafting fresh croissants, artisanal bread, and French bistro fare.
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Common questions about Glade Hill
Is Glade Hill safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Glade Hill a good place to live?
On safety, Glade Hill scores 90/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Glade Hill?
Walk score 28/100 and bike score 42/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Glade Hill are safer?
Glade Hill scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
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