Is Highpoint Landing safe?
Garland, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Highpoint Landing as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Highpoint Landing
“Go. Highpoint Landing is a calm and secure suburban neighborhood in Garland with low violent crime and well-maintained properties. Visitors will find a safe, peaceful residential atmosphere, though standard suburban awareness regarding vehicle security is recommended.”
About the area
Highpoint Landing is an established residential neighborhood in Garland, Texas, marked by tidy single-family homes, modest tree-lined streets, and quiet cul-de-sacs. It functions primarily as a peaceful commuter pocket with straightforward road access to North Garland amenities and the President George Bush Turnpike corridor.
- Suburban / Peaceful
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet Residential
Walking and biking in Highpoint Landing
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 34/100
There are no shared bike programs in the area, but low-speed residential streets provide easy connections to nearby multi-use park paths such as the Spring Creek Trail network.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than regional urban averages.
- High rates of owner-occupied housing contribute to neighborhood stability and upkeep.
- Low through-traffic creates a secure environment for families and visitors.
- Quick driving access to retail and dining amenities at Firewheel Town Center.
Cons
- Suburban property crimes such as occasional vehicle break-ins and package theft occur.
- Completely car-dependent with zero commercial amenities within walking distance.
- Street lighting is sparse along certain interior residential blocks at night.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually absent within this residential community, with occasional panhandling limited to busy retail intersections well outside the neighborhood.
What Highpoint Landing is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and secure, filled with early-morning dog walkers and quiet commuter traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and uneventful with light residential movement and safe daytime conditions.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Comfortable and neighborly as residents return home and take evening walks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet; violent crime is rare, but standard precautions like locking vehicle doors should be practiced.
Transit, parking and getting around
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) serves Garland, with the nearest light rail station being the Downtown Garland Blue Line station roughly a 10-minute drive south; local bus routes operate only along major perimeter thoroughfares.
Parking is abundant and free, with ample residential curbside space alongside private driveways and attached garages throughout the subdivision.
Things to do in Highpoint Landing
- Explore the walking and biking paths at nearby Winters Park and Spring Creek Forest Preserve.
- Shop, dine, and catch a movie at the nearby Firewheel Town Center open-air mall.
- Book a tee time at the Firewheel Golf Park, a sprawling 63-hole municipal golf course.
Local favorites
- Babe's Chicken Dinner House · Southern Restaurant · 4.6★ (3200)A regional favorite serving classic family-style fried chicken and homestyle sides.
- Firewheel Golf Park · Golf Course · 4.2★ (750)A premier municipal facility offering multiple championship-caliber courses.
- Fish N' Tails Oyster Bar · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (1100)Casual neighborhood seafood joint known for fried catfish, po' boys, and raw oysters.
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Common questions about Highpoint Landing
Is Highpoint Landing safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Highpoint Landing a good place to live?
On safety, Highpoint Landing scores 76/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Highpoint Landing?
Walk score 22/100 and bike score 34/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Highpoint Landing are safer?
Harborside Estates (90), Lake Park (Dallas) (81), Cypress Cove (78) score higher nearby.
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