Is Greentree Village North safe?
San Antonio, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Greentree Village North as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Greentree Village North
“Go. Greentree Village North is a quiet, established residential neighborhood on San Antonio's Northeast Side that poses little risk to typical visitors. While petty property crimes like vehicle break-ins occur along bordering arterial roads, the interior residential streets remain peaceful and safe.”
About the area
Greentree Village North consists primarily of mature, mid-century to 1980s single-family ranch homes framed by quiet suburban streets. It serves mostly as a residential enclave with commercial dining and retail convenience situated along Nacogdoches and O'Connor Roads.
- Suburban
- Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Greentree Village North
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
No dedicated bike-share stations are present; however, cyclists have convenient access to the paved multi-use Howard W. Peak Greenway Trail System via nearby Salado Creek trailheads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to San Antonio's citywide average
- Stable owner-occupied residential fabric with mature trees and low turnover
- Quick vehicular access to Loop 1604, Wurzbach Parkway, and I-35
- Close proximity to major regional park facilities like Lady Bird Johnson Park
Cons
- Opportunistic property crime and car break-ins reported near commercial strip corridors
- Car-dependent infrastructure with limited continuous sidewalks on interior roads
- Sparse street lighting along some interior residential cul-de-sacs at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior neighborhood, with occasional individuals or panhandling observed near major commercial intersections along Nacogdoches Road and Loop 1604.
What Greentree Village North is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with local residents walking dogs and school commutes; very safe.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet suburban atmosphere with routine residential traffic and open, safe streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential, though minimal streetlights require basic awareness when walking.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic; quiet and generally secure, though standard vehicle locking precautions apply.
Transit, parking and getting around
Served by VIA Metropolitan Transit via local bus routes along Nacogdoches and Judson Roads, connecting to the Randolph and North Star transit centers; no rail transit exists in San Antonio.
Ample and free residential street parking throughout the neighborhood, accompanied by large, free open surface lots at all nearby commercial strips.
Things to do in Greentree Village North
- Explore the sports fields, skate park, and nature trails at adjacent Lady Bird Johnson Park
- Sample authentic regional Tex-Mex along the Nacogdoches Road dining corridor
- Connect to the Salado Creek Greenway trail system for extended outdoor recreation
Local favorites
- Taqueria Chapala Jalisco · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (1150)A neighborhood fixture serving hearty breakfast tacos, enchiladas, and authentic Tex-Mex staples.
- Tacos El Regio · Mexican Street Food · 4.4★ (480)Popular local spot known for authentic Monterrey-style mini tacos and charro beans.
- Rolling Oaks Golf Center · Golf Driving Range & Facility · 4.5★ (320)A nearby laid-back driving range with putting greens, batting cages, and a pro shop.
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Common questions about Greentree Village North
Is Greentree Village North safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Greentree Village North a good place to live?
On safety, Greentree Village North scores 75/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Greentree Village North?
Walk score 38/100 and bike score 42/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Greentree Village North are safer?
Steeplechase (80), Wood Creek (80), Oak Valley (San Antonio) (78) score higher nearby.
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