Is High View Place safe?
San Antonio, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates High View Place as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on High View Place
“Go. High View Place is a generally safe and quiet suburban pocket with a large demographic of students and young professionals due to its proximity to UTSA. Violent crime is rare, though standard precautions against opportunistic vehicle property crime are recommended.”
About the area
Situated in northwest San Antonio near the University of Texas at San Antonio campus, High View Place features a blend of modern apartment complexes, townhomes, and suburban residential streets. The neighborhood offers convenient proximity to major Northwest Side retail corridors, medical complexes, and highway access.
- Suburban
- Student-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
Walking and biking in High View Place
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 44/100
Cyclists have good access to the extensive, paved Leon Creek Greenway via nearby neighborhood trailheads, though main arterials lack protected on-street bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to San Antonio citywide averages
- Close proximity to major regional employers including UTSA, USAA, and the South Texas Medical Center
- Well-maintained modern housing developments with ample private community amenities
Cons
- Elevated risk of petty property crimes such as vehicle burglaries in open parking areas
- High car dependency with limited walkability to everyday commercial necessities
- Peak-hour traffic congestion along adjacent corridors such as Loop 1604 and UTSA Boulevard
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the residential core, with occasional individuals observed primarily at major commercial intersections and highway underpasses along Loop 1604.
What High View Place is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with students and professionals commuting and occasional joggers on neighborhood sidewalks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active with steady vehicular traffic along main connectors, feeling completely safe for day-to-day errands.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential as commuters return home; well-lit residential streets feel secure.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally quiet with minimal pedestrian activity; maintain standard vigilance against property theft in open parking lots.
Transit, parking and getting around
VIA Metropolitan Transit serves the area via local bus routes such as Route 603 and express routes along UTSA Boulevard, offering connections to the UTSA campus and downtown San Antonio.
Parking is abundant and largely free, primarily consisting of private residential driveways, surface apartment lots, and unrestricted neighborhood street parking.
Things to do in High View Place
- Hop onto the nearby Leon Creek Greenway trail system for miles of scenic paved walking, running, and road cycling
- Shop, dine, and catch entertainment at The Shops at La Cantera and The Rim shopping centers nearby
- Spend an afternoon at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, located just minutes north along Loop 1604
Local favorites
- Pluckers Wing Bar · Sports Bar & Grill · 4.4★ (3950)Lively regional sports bar chain known for wings, specialty sauces, and game-day broadcasts.
- The Block SA · Food Truck Park & Bar · 4.3★ (1320)Popular outdoor venue featuring rotating food trucks, patio seating, and draft beer near campus.
- Picnikins Patio Cafe · American & European Cafe · 4.6★ (1150)Relaxed eatery serving gourmet sandwiches, roasted tomato soup, and European-inspired entrees.
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Common questions about High View Place
Is High View Place safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is High View Place a good place to live?
On safety, High View Place scores 76/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is High View Place?
Walk score 38/100 and bike score 44/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near High View Place are safer?
De Zavala Trails (80), Hill Country Place (78), Woller Creek (78) score higher nearby.
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