Is Harvest Ridge / Rolling Meadows safe?
Fort Worth, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Harvest Ridge / Rolling Meadows as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Harvest Ridge / Rolling Meadows
“Go. Harvest Ridge and Rolling Meadows are peaceful, family-oriented suburban neighborhoods in North Fort Worth with low violent crime rates and stable residential communities. Visitors will find standard suburban conveniences, well-maintained streets, and a very secure environment for everyday stays and residential visits.”
About the area
Located in the booming Far North Fort Worth / Alliance corridor, Harvest Ridge and Rolling Meadows are established residential communities built largely in the late 1990s and 2000s. The area features tidy single-family subdivisions, quiet cul-de-sacs, and convenient access to local retail centers along Beach Street and Basswood Boulevard.
- Suburban / Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet Cul-de-Sacs
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Harvest Ridge / Rolling Meadows
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no Fort Worth Bike Sharing stations here; cyclists typically stick to internal subdivision streets or connect into the paved paths along the nearby Arcadia Trail greenway.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both national and citywide Fort Worth averages
- Solid economic base with median household incomes exceeding $95,000 and low poverty levels
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes ensuring well-kept neighborhood surroundings
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle burglaries and porch package theft
- Heavily car-dependent design with poor pedestrian infrastructure along arterial perimeter roads
- Substantial traffic congestion on nearby thoroughfares like I-35W and Basswood Boulevard during rush hours
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the residential interior, with only rare panhandling seen at major arterial intersections along I-35W or commercial highway corridors.
What Harvest Ridge / Rolling Meadows is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with school traffic, dog walkers, and morning commuters heading toward major corridors.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet throughout the residential tracts with modest retail activity along the perimeter arterials.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Pleasant and family-centric with residents walking in subdivisions and dining out at local strip center eateries.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and tranquil with minimal street activity; safety remains high but basic awareness is standard.
Transit, parking and getting around
Trinity Metro operates limited commuter and express bus services in Far North Fort Worth, but the neighborhood itself has virtually no direct fixed-route bus stops; the TEXRail North Side or Mercantile stations are several miles south.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with ample residential driveways, curbside street parking, and large surface lots at all commercial shopping plazas.
Things to do in Harvest Ridge / Rolling Meadows
- Walk or jog the neighborhood paths and green spaces around Arcadia Trail Park nearby
- Explore family recreational amenities and playgrounds at nearby Harvest Ridge community parks
- Shop and dine at the commercial retail centers along North Beach Street and Basswood Boulevard
Local favorites
- Beacon Cafe · Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant · 4.6★ (1150)Popular local diner serving hearty breakfast classics, pancakes, and daytime comfort fare.
- Niki's Italian Bistro · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (1420)Neighborhood staple offering traditional pasta dishes, garlic rolls, and New York-style pizza.
- Bayou Jack Seafood & Steaks · Cajun & Creole Restaurant · 4.4★ (890)Casual eatery serving authentic Louisiana crawfish, gumbo, catfish, and grilled steaks.
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Common questions about Harvest Ridge / Rolling Meadows
Is Harvest Ridge / Rolling Meadows safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Harvest Ridge / Rolling Meadows a good place to live?
On safety, Harvest Ridge / Rolling Meadows 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 Harvest Ridge / Rolling Meadows?
Walk score 28/100 and bike score 38/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Harvest Ridge / Rolling Meadows are safer?
Seventeen Lakes (91), Timberland Estates (Fort Worth) (86) score higher nearby.
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