Is Highland Creek Manor safe?
Dallas, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Highland Creek Manor as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Highland Creek Manor
“Go. Highland Creek Manor is a peaceful, well-maintained Far North Dallas residential enclave with low violent crime rates and an established suburban character. While visitors have few specific tourist attractions inside the neighborhood itself, the area is safe, family-friendly, and closely situated to major dining and retail corridors.”
About the area
Highland Creek Manor is an affluent residential subdivision located in Far North Dallas near the Plano border, characterized by mature trees, single-family brick homes, and quiet cul-de-sacs. It offers a calm suburban retreat with quick access to the Dallas North Tollway, President George Bush Turnpike, and the Preston Road commercial corridor.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Highland Creek Manor
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 46/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is limited to neighborhood streets and park paths, with poor direct linkage to the Dallas regional trail network; no public bike-share is active here.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to the citywide Dallas average
- High median household incomes and stable, well-maintained owner-occupied housing
- Close proximity to high-end dining, grocery markets, and medical facilities along Preston Road
Cons
- Occasional property crimes such as opportunistic vehicle break-ins along major perimeter roads
- Highly car-dependent layout requiring personal transport for almost all daily errands
- Limited public nightlife or community entertainment directly within the subdivision
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the residential interior, with only sporadic panhandling observed at high-traffic commercial intersections along major arterials like Frankford Road.
What Highland Creek Manor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with residents walking dogs and jogging through the residential streets with no safety concerns.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and tranquil with low vehicular traffic inside the neighborhood and standard flow on perimeter thoroughfares.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe for evening strolls, with warm neighborhood lighting and active family presence.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet and generally safe, though standard suburban precautions regarding locking parked vehicles apply.
Transit, parking and getting around
DART operates bus routes along Preston Road and Frankford Road, though headways can be long. The nearest passenger rail connections are the DART Red Line stations at CityLine/Bush or Arapaho Center, approximately a 10-to-15-minute drive away.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with ample residential street parking and vast, free parking lots at adjacent commercial strip centers.
Things to do in Highland Creek Manor
- Enjoy the playgrounds, splash pad, tennis courts, and walking loop at nearby Campbell Green Park
- Shop specialty groceries and international goods at Trader Joe's and surrounding retail plazas along Preston Road
- Explore the nearby NorthBark Dog Park, a 22-acre regional off-leash park featuring a doggie beach and trails
Local favorites
- Kenny's Wood Fired Grill · American Restaurant · 4.7★ (2450)A popular neighborhood staple serving wood-grilled steaks, seafood, and classic martinis in an upscale roadhouse setting.
- Asian Mint · Asian Fusion Restaurant · 4.5★ (920)Award-winning New Bangkok-style modern Asian dishes and handcrafted desserts in a sleek atmosphere.
- Whistle Britches · Southern Comfort Food · 4.4★ (1850)A lively destination known for scratch-made biscuits, crispy buttermilk fried chicken, and craft cocktails.
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Common questions about Highland Creek Manor
Is Highland Creek Manor safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Highland Creek Manor a good place to live?
On safety, Highland Creek Manor 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 Highland Creek Manor?
Walk score 42/100 and bike score 46/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Highland Creek Manor are safer?
Preston Bend (87) score higher nearby.
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