Is Highland Park (TX) safe?
Highland Park, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Highland Park (TX) as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Highland Park (TX)
“Go. Highland Park is one of the safest and most affluent municipal enclaves in the United States, with negligible violent crime rates and an exceptionally attentive dedicated public safety department. Visitors can stroll through pristine parks and high-end shopping districts with virtually no safety concerns beyond standard awareness.”
About the area
Highland Park is an independent, picturesque town surrounded by Dallas, famed for its historic estates, manicured green spaces along Turtle Creek, and upscale retail at Highland Park Village. It offers a luxurious, suburban feel just minutes north of downtown Dallas.
- Affluent & Manicured
- Historic Estates
- Luxury Shopping
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Highland Park (TX)
Walk score: 52/100 · Bike score: 55/100
The neighborhood borders the popular paved Katy Trail along its western boundary via Abbott Avenue, though municipal bike-share docks are not prevalent within the town proper.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are near zero and well below national and regional averages.
- Very high median household income and municipal funding provide rapid emergency response and immaculate public infrastructure.
- Scenic, well-maintained public parks such as Lakeside Park and Flippen Park.
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property theft and car burglaries.
- Strict residential parking restrictions and vigorous local traffic enforcement.
- Extremely high costs for dining, retail, and nearby accommodations.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually non-existent throughout Highland Park, with no encampments or panhandling present.
What Highland Park (TX) is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Extremely calm and safe, with frequent joggers and dog walkers active along Turtle Creek and neighborhood avenues.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Lively around retail and dining nodes with complete pedestrian safety and steady, orderly vehicular traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Warm and bustling around Highland Park Village patios while residential streets remain quiet and safe.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very tranquil with minimal foot traffic, heavily monitored by Highland Park Public Safety patrols.
Transit, parking and getting around
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) operates limited bus lines along perimeter thoroughfares, with the Mockingbird DART rail station located roughly a 15- to 20-minute walk northeast of town limits.
Highland Park Village offers complimentary surface parking and valet service, but on-street parking across residential neighborhoods is heavily restricted and strictly permit-regulated.
Things to do in Highland Park (TX)
- Explore the historic outdoor luxury shopping center at Highland Park Village.
- Walk the scenic paths and view the iconic oversized stone teddy bears at Lakeside Park along Turtle Creek.
- Drive or stroll down Beverly Drive to view historic architectural estates and seasonal holiday lighting.
Local favorites
- Bistro 31 · European Restaurant · 4.5★ (1100)An upscale European bistro in Highland Park Village serving French, Italian, and Spanish specialties.
- Mi Cocina - Highland Park Village · Tex-Mex Restaurant · 4.4★ (1850)A landmark Tex-Mex destination known for upscale dining and its signature Mambo Taxi margaritas.
- Sadelle's Dallas · Brunch Restaurant · 4.3★ (850)A chic New York-born cafe offering refined brunch classics and bakery towers in a stylish setting.
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Common questions about Highland Park (TX)
Is Highland Park (TX) safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Highland Park (TX) a good place to live?
On safety, Highland Park (TX) 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 Park (TX)?
Walk score 52/100 and bike score 55/100. Some errands can be done on foot.
Which areas near Highland Park (TX) are safer?
Highland Park (TX) scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
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