Is Highland Creek Estates safe?
Keller, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Highland Creek Estates as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Highland Creek Estates
“Go. Highland Creek Estates is an exceptionally safe, affluent residential community in Keller with virtually negligible violent crime. Visitors will find manicured streets, peaceful surroundings, and standard suburban tranquility, though a personal vehicle is essential to get around.”
About the area
Highland Creek Estates is an upscale master-planned residential neighborhood located in the northern portion of Keller, Texas. It features spacious single-family homes, quiet cul-de-sacs, and mature landscaping typical of outer Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs. The neighborhood is purely residential, offering easy access to nearby parks, highly rated schools, and retail corridors along Keller Parkway and US-377.
- Quiet Suburb
- Family-Friendly
- Affluent
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Highland Creek Estates
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 34/100
There are no dedicated on-street bike lanes within the subdivision, but low-speed residential streets are safe for cycling and link within a short ride to Keller's extensive Bear Creek greenway trail network.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low violent and property crime rates well below state and national averages
- High household median incomes exceeding $160,000 with nearly 100% homeownership
- Meticulously maintained infrastructure, well-lit sidewalks, and active neighborhood watch presence
- Proximity to regional recreational amenities including the Keller Pointe and Bear Creek trail system
Cons
- Extremely car-dependent with virtually zero walkable commercial amenities
- Minimal public transit connectivity across the immediate municipal boundary
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle burglaries if cars are left unlocked overnight
- Strict HOA regulations restricting street parking and commercial vehicle staging
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in Highland Creek Estates. There are no encampments, panhandling, or emergency shelters located in or near this residential subdivision.
What Highland Creek Estates is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and school bus routes operating in total safety.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and secure, with sporadic residential traffic and children playing in front yards.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-oriented, with neighbors out on strolls under well-maintained streetlights.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and safe with dark, tranquil residential streets and negligible foot traffic.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no fixed-route bus or rail transit serving Highland Creek Estates; the City of Keller partners with Trinity Metro to provide on-demand rideshare/microtransit services, while the nearest Trinity Railway Express (TRE) station is Richland Hills roughly 12 miles south.
Parking is ample via private multi-car driveways and garages; street parking is free and unmetered but generally discouraged overnight by local HOA rules.
Things to do in Highland Creek Estates
- Walk or jog along the scenic neighborhood sidewalks and connected suburban greenbelts
- Visit nearby Keller Sports Park for recreational sports, playgrounds, and paved walking paths
- Take a short drive to Old Town Keller for local boutique shopping, dining, and seasonal community events
Local favorites
- Seven Mile Cafe · Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant · 4.6★ (1820)Popular local eatery serving creative pancakes, vegan options, and specialty coffee drinks.
- FnG Eats · New American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Upscale neighborhood bistro in Keller Town Center offering scratch-made Texas-inspired comfort dishes.
- The Keller Pointe · Recreation & Fitness Center · 4.5★ (680)Premier municipal fitness and aquatic facility featuring indoor and outdoor pools, fitness classes, and tracks.
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Common questions about Highland Creek Estates
Is Highland Creek Estates safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Highland Creek Estates a good place to live?
On safety, Highland Creek Estates scores 95/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Highland Creek Estates?
Walk score 18/100 and bike score 34/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Highland Creek Estates are safer?
Highland Creek Estates scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
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