Is Hackberry safe?
Hackberry, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Hackberry as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Hackberry
“Go. Hackberry is a peaceful, low-crime lakeside enclave on the shores of Lake Lewisville. While it lacks commercial walkability and urban transit, visitors seeking quiet waterfront scenery or water recreation will find the area very safe.”
About the area
Hackberry is a small, semi-rural to suburban residential municipality situated along the eastern shores of Lake Lewisville in Denton County. It is characterized by lakeside homes, open spaces, and close proximity to the expanding amenities of Frisco and Little Elm. Visitors generally come for water sports, lake access, and relaxed waterfront dining in the immediate surrounding area.
- Lakeside Living
- Quiet Suburb
- Car-Dependent
- Waterfront Views
Walking and biking in Hackberry
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 22/100
There are no bike-share stations or dedicated bike lanes in Hackberry, though recreational cyclists use paved roads and trails in adjoining Little Elm.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime and property crime rates are notably lower than state and national averages.
- Convenient access to Lake Lewisville for boating, fishing, and water sports.
- Quiet residential setting with high rates of homeownership and community stability.
- Proximity to major retail, healthcare, and dining hubs in neighboring Frisco and Little Elm.
Cons
- Entirely car-dependent with virtually no sidewalks or commercial pedestrian corridors.
- Narrow roads and minimal street lighting require cautious driving after dark.
- Very few commercial businesses inside the town limits itself, requiring travel next door for basic services.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Hackberry, with no encampments or panhandling reported in the community.
What Hackberry is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and breezy with early-morning boaters and dog walkers enjoying safe, quiet streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Low-key and tranquil with light residential traffic and visitors heading toward Lake Lewisville.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe with residents settling in; nearby lakefront restaurants see relaxed dinner crowds.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet due to limited street lamps, though crime risk remains extremely low.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hackberry does not have fixed-route public transit or commuter rail service; the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) serves parts of Denton County with on-demand microtransit, but a personal vehicle is necessary.
Parking is free, abundant, and easily accessible across residential properties, neighborhood streets, and local marina access areas.
Things to do in Hackberry
- Launch a boat, paddleboard, or kayak on Lake Lewisville for a day on the water.
- Watch the sunset over the lake from scenic shoreline spots along King Road.
- Spend an afternoon at nearby Little Elm Beach and wakeboard park just north of town.
Local favorites
- Towers Tap House · American Restaurant · 4.3★ (1450)Lakeside open-air tavern offering classic American pub fare, draft beers, and views of wakeboarders.
- Hydrous Wake Park · Amusement Center · 4.6★ (520)Popular cable wakeboarding facility and water park located right along the lake border.
- Hula Hut Little Elm · Tex-Mex Restaurant · 4.2★ (3100)Bustling waterfront restaurant serving Polynesian-influenced Tex-Mex and tropical cocktails on extensive lakeside patios.
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Common questions about Hackberry
Is Hackberry safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Hackberry a good place to live?
On safety, Hackberry scores 84/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Hackberry?
Walk score 12/100 and bike score 22/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Hackberry are safer?
Westfalls Village (96), Frisco Lakes (94), Arbor Creek (91) score higher nearby.
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