Is High Pointe safe?
Austin, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates High Pointe as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on High Pointe
“Go. High Pointe is an exceptionally safe and affluent master-planned community in Southwest Austin with minimal crime. While it has very little commercial activity within its residential borders, it is an orderly, secure Hill Country neighborhood.”
About the area
High Pointe is a sprawling master-planned residential neighborhood situated along the US-290 corridor in Southwest Austin. Characterized by well-maintained single-family homes, rolling topography, and quiet residential streets, it serves as a peaceful bedroom community. Visitors primarily come to stay with family or use the area as a calm base for exploring nearby Hill Country destinations.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Hill Country Views
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in High Pointe
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 28/100
No city bike-share docks are present; cycling is largely recreational along subdivision streets, as surrounding arterial highways lack dedicated protected bike infrastructure.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low violent and property crime rates compared to Austin metro averages
- High median household incomes and near-universal homeownership
- Quiet, well-maintained neighborhood streets and community green space
Cons
- Strictly residential with virtually no walkable retail or dining
- Significant distance from central Austin cultural attractions and nightlife
- Complete lack of urban public transit options
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this master-planned suburban community, with no encampments or panhandling observed.
What High Pointe is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene, with residents out for morning jogs or walking dogs on residential sidewalks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet with minimal road traffic and low neighborhood activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe, with families congregating around community amenities and quiet streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Completely quiet and dark with virtually no foot traffic and negligible safety risk.
Transit, parking and getting around
High Pointe is not directly served by CapMetro fixed-route buses or commuter rail, making a personal vehicle or rideshare essential for getting around.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with private driveways, residential garages, and free, unrestricted curbside street parking throughout.
Things to do in High Pointe
- Jog or stroll through the neighborhood's paved trail network and scenic greenbelt areas
- Take a short drive to sample Texas Hill Country craft beverages along the nearby Fitzhugh Road and US-290 corridors
- Use the neighborhood as a launching point for day trips to Hamilton Pool Preserve and Pedernales Falls State Park
Local favorites
- Pieous · Pizza Restaurant · 4.6★ (2250)Beloved local destination famous for wood-fired sourdough pizzas and house-cured pastrami.
- Jester King Brewery · Brewery · 4.7★ (3400)Expansive farmhouse brewery with wild ales, open-air pasture seating, and scenic Hill Country grounds.
- Fitzhugh Brewing · Brewery · 4.8★ (360)Relaxed community brewery offering historical beer styles and a spacious outdoor pavilion.
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Common questions about High Pointe
Is High Pointe safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is High Pointe a good place to live?
On safety, High Pointe scores 88/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is High Pointe?
Walk score 12/100 and bike score 28/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near High Pointe are safer?
High Pointe scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
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