Is Hulen Heights safe?
Fort Worth, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Hulen Heights as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Hulen Heights
“Go. Hulen Heights is a quiet, master-planned suburban community in southwest Fort Worth that is very safe for visitors and residents alike. Violent crime is rare, with safety concerns primarily limited to occasional property crimes like vehicle break-ins. Standard suburban situational awareness is all that is needed.”
About the area
Hulen Heights is a clean, residential subdivision established primarily in the late 1990s and early 2000s, characterized by well-kept brick homes and community green spaces. While it offers virtually no commercial or tourist attractions within its residential borders, it provides quick access to retail corridors along South Hulen Street and the Chisholm Trail Parkway.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Master-Planned
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Hulen Heights
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 34/100
Fort Worth Bike Sharing does not extend to this neighborhood, and while interior subdivision roads are easy to cycle, surrounding arterial roads lack dedicated bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than the Fort Worth municipal and national averages.
- Strong socioeconomic stability with high homeownership rates and well-maintained properties.
- Quiet, family-friendly neighborhood streets with minimal through-traffic.
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes, including vehicle burglaries and package thefts.
- Heavily car-dependent design requiring a drive for basic shopping and dining.
- Virtually no internal neighborhood amenities for outside visitors.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential blocks of Hulen Heights, though occasional panhandling occurs around high-traffic commercial intersections near I-20 and South Hulen Street.
What Hulen Heights is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very safe and calm, with residents jogging, walking pets, and commuting.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and orderly with low vehicular traffic across neighborhood streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful and safe for evening neighborhood strolls along well-lit residential sidewalks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and dark with almost no pedestrian activity; generally very secure.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Trinity Metro, with bus routes serving peripheral corridors such as South Hulen Street, though no direct routes run through the interior subdivision and rail stations require a significant drive.
Parking is abundant and free, with ample private driveway space and unrestricted curbside parking throughout the residential streets.
Things to do in Hulen Heights
- Walk or jog through the neighborhood's quiet, connected residential loop streets and community greenways.
- Recreate at nearby Chisholm Trail Community Park, featuring sports fields, a skate park, and paved multi-use trails.
- Explore the extensive dining and shopping options along the South Hulen Street commercial strip.
Local favorites
- Summer Moon Coffee · Coffee Shop · 4.6★ (650)Popular Texas coffee roaster known for wood-fired beans and signature sweet Moon Milk drinks.
- Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant · Tex-Mex Restaurant · 4.3★ (2200)Spacious venue serving classic Tex-Mex platters, enchiladas, and house margaritas in a courtyard-style setting.
- Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (3100)Lively lodge-themed restaurant offering comfort food, seasonal craft beers, and a dog-friendly patio.
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Common questions about Hulen Heights
Is Hulen Heights safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Hulen Heights a good place to live?
On safety, Hulen Heights 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 Hulen Heights?
Walk score 22/100 and bike score 34/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Hulen Heights are safer?
Summer Creek South (85) score higher nearby.
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