Is Heartland safe?
Heartland, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Heartland as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Heartland
“Go. Heartland is a quiet, family-oriented master-planned community in Kaufman County with very low violent crime and well-maintained modern subdivisions. While it offers limited commercial attractions for casual tourists, it is an exceptionally safe exurban enclave for visiting family or enjoying community amenities.”
About the area
Heartland is an exurban master-planned community located about 25 miles east of downtown Dallas along Interstate 20. Known for its extensive green spaces, private lakes, and resort-style amenity complexes, the area consists almost entirely of newer single-family residential developments.
- Master-Planned
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet Suburb
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Heartland
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 32/100
There are no bike-share programs or connections to regional trail networks, but the internal master-planned trails and wide residential sidewalks provide safe recreational cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low rates of violent crime compared to the broader Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained modern infrastructure
- Extensive private neighborhood parks, walking trails, and community security oversight
Cons
- Strictly car-dependent with virtually no walkability to commercial retail or dining
- Occasional reports of unlocked vehicle break-ins typical of outer suburban developments
- Isolated location with long travel times to regional trauma centers and major urban services
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually non-existent in Heartland, with no encampments or panhandling present due to its strictly residential master-planned setting.
What Heartland is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, dog walkers, and parents driving children to local elementary schools.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and residential, with neighborhood children playing in parks and light local traffic on main collector roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe for evening strolls along neighborhood sidewalks and community lake trails.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet with little activity; standard safety precautions apply against vehicle theft.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no fixed-route urban transit service in Heartland; STAR Transit provides on-demand microtransit/curb-to-curb service within Kaufman County, but personal vehicles are required for practically all travel.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, utilizing private driveways, residential street parking subject to HOA rules, and designated lots at community centers.
Things to do in Heartland
- Stroll along the paved trails surrounding the scenic 35-acre Heartland Community Lake
- Visit The Oasis at Heartland amenity complex and park facilities
- Enjoy catch-and-release fishing and picnicking at the neighborhood retention ponds
Local favorites
- The Oasis at Heartland · Community Center & Water Park · 4.6★ (115)Massive residents' complex featuring resort-style pools, waterslides, and sports courts.
- Donut Palace Heartland · Donut Shop · 4.5★ (140)Popular local morning staple serving fresh donuts, breakfast sandwiches, and kolaches.
- Heartland BBQ (Crandall) · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.4★ (210)Casual nearby smokehouse serving classic Texas brisket, ribs, and down-home sides.
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Common questions about Heartland
Is Heartland safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Heartland a good place to live?
On safety, Heartland 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 Heartland?
Walk score 14/100 and bike score 32/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Heartland are safer?
Talty (91), Talty Estates (88), Briar Creek Estates (86) score higher nearby.
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