Is Johnson Place safe?
Southlake, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Johnson Place as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Johnson Place
“Go. Johnson Place in Southlake is an exceptionally safe, affluent suburban residential neighborhood with negligible crime rates and impeccably maintained properties. Visitors and residents can walk the area at virtually any hour with peace of mind.”
About the area
Johnson Place is a quiet, upscale residential community nestled in Southlake, Texas, characterized by spacious custom homes, manicured lawns, and tree-lined streets. It offers convenient proximity to high-end shopping and dining at Southlake Town Square while maintaining a private, tranquil suburban environment.
- Affluent Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet & Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Johnson Place
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 38/100
The neighborhood lacks dedicated bike lanes on internal streets, but low-speed residential traffic makes recreational cycling easy, connecting to Southlake's municipal multi-use path network along major arterials.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime is virtually nonexistent and property crime rates are among the lowest in Texas
- Extremely affluent neighborhood with median household incomes exceeding $240,000 and near-zero poverty
- Pristine, well-lit residential streets with highly responsive municipal and emergency services
- Close proximity to Southlake Town Square for premier dining and boutique shopping
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with almost no commercial businesses directly within the residential subdivision
- Absence of fixed-route public transit options
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle burglary if cars are left unlocked overnight
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in Johnson Place and across the city of Southlake, with no encampments or panhandling present in the area.
What Johnson Place is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with neighbors walking dogs, jogging, and children heading to local schools.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and sunny residential streets with minimal through traffic and active landscaping services.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe for evening strolls with low ambient traffic and well-lit residential driveways.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with virtually no pedestrian or vehicular activity, remaining exceptionally safe.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no local fixed-route bus or rail transit operated directly within Southlake; Trinity Metro does not service the neighborhood, and the nearest commuter rail connection is the TEXRail station in nearby Grapevine roughly 6 miles away.
Parking is effortless throughout the neighborhood with wide private driveways and ample, unrestricted free curb parking on residential streets.
Things to do in Johnson Place
- Shop and dine at nearby Southlake Town Square, an open-air lifestyle center with national retailers and gourmet eateries
- Explore the nature trails, playground, and fishing ponds at Bicentennial Park just a short drive north
- Visit the nearby Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve for scenic hiking along Lake Grapevine
Local favorites
- Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood and Crab · Seafood Restaurant · 4.7★ (1150)Upscale fine-dining destination known for fresh Florida stone crab and prime steaks near Southlake Town Square.
- Moxies Southlake Restaurant · Modern American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1280)Stylish contemporary venue serving upscale comfort food, steaks, and handcrafted cocktails.
- Peace, Love & Little Donuts of Southlake · Donut Shop · 4.6★ (320)Groovy 1970s-themed bakery serving warm cake donuts with fun, customizable toppings.
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Common questions about Johnson Place
Is Johnson Place safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Johnson Place a good place to live?
On safety, Johnson Place scores 97/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Johnson Place?
Walk score 22/100 and bike score 38/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Johnson Place are safer?
Johnson Place scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
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