Is Highgrove safe?
Austin, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Highgrove as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Highgrove
“Go with care. Highgrove is primarily a quiet, evolving residential and commuter enclave in Southeast Austin with low violent crime rates within its interior streets. Visitors will find little traditional tourism here, but staying or visiting is generally safe provided standard precautions against vehicle break-ins are taken along perimeter corridors.”
About the area
Highgrove is an emerging residential neighborhood situated in Southeast Austin, located conveniently near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and the TX-71 corridor. Characterized by newer suburban subdivisions, quiet cul-de-sacs, and light industrial edges, it primarily functions as a commuter base rather than a cultural destination. It offers straightforward highway mobility across the Greater Austin metro area.
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
- Emerging Residential
Walking and biking in Highgrove
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 35/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is limited to occasional painted roadway lanes, with no city bikeshare stations present in the neighborhood.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates within interior residential subdivisions compared to central Austin neighborhoods
- Growing median household incomes supported by new single-family housing and townhome developments
- Quick and direct vehicular access to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and major regional employers
Cons
- Elevated risks for opportunistic property crime and vehicle break-ins along commercial highway fringes
- Sparse pedestrian infrastructure and high car dependency for all daily necessities
- Limited commercial dining, retail, and entertainment options within immediate walking distance
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the residential subdivisions, with occasional individuals or encampments concentrated near highway underpasses along TX-71 and major transit stops.
What Highgrove is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and peaceful as residents commute, feeling very safe for neighborhood jogging or dog walking.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet residential streets with minimal foot traffic and standard vehicular activity on major roadways.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Settled and low-key; well-lit in newer developments, though commercial perimeters require basic awareness.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low activity; while violent crime is rare, isolated and dimly lit stretches make solo late-night walking ill-advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
CapMetro serves perimeter corridors with regional bus connections such as Route 20 and Route 271, but interior neighborhood transit is sparse and there is no nearby passenger rail service.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with ample residential curbside space, private driveways, and large open surface lots at commercial plazas.
Things to do in Highgrove
- Enjoy outdoor disc golf and fresh craft lagers in the shaded biergarten at nearby Live Oak Brewing Company
- Play a round of golf at the historic, tree-lined Riverside Golf Course just west of the area
- Hike and birdwatch along the nature trails of nearby Onion Creek Metropolitan Park
Local favorites
- Live Oak Brewing Company · Brewery · 4.8★ (1450)Renowned local craft brewery featuring traditional European-style lagers, an open-air beer hall, and an on-site disc golf course.
- Aviator Pizza & Drafthouse · Pizzeria · 4.5★ (520)Relaxed regional pub serving specialty hand-tossed pizzas and a broad selection of Texas craft taps.
- Taqueria Arandinas · Mexican Restaurant · 4.2★ (680)Longstanding, casual Tex-Mex staple offering hearty breakfast tacos, tortas, and authentic platters.
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Common questions about Highgrove
Is Highgrove safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Highgrove a good place to live?
On safety, Highgrove scores 76/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Highgrove?
Walk score 28/100 and bike score 35/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Highgrove are safer?
Mueller (86), Ridge Top (81), North Loop (80) score higher nearby.
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