Is Josephine safe?
Josephine, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Josephine as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Josephine
“Go. Josephine is a peaceful, fast-growing outer exurb of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex with very low crime rates and a quiet, family-oriented environment. Visitors will find minimal safety concerns beyond basic situational awareness on rural and fast-moving two-lane roads.”
About the area
Located on the border of Collin and Hunt counties, Josephine is transitioning rapidly from a small agricultural town into a sprawling residential community of new master-planned subdivisions. While it offers minimal commercial amenities or tourism attractions, it provides exceptionally safe, quiet residential surroundings.
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet Exurb
- Car-Dependent
- Growing Suburb
Walking and biking in Josephine
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no bike-share programs or dedicated regional greenway trail connections, though internal subdivision sidewalks and neighborhood streets accommodate casual biking.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both Texas and national averages
- High rate of homeownership and newly constructed master-planned communities
- Tight-knit, family-friendly exurban community feel with minimal traffic congestion off main arteries
Cons
- Extremely car-dependent with virtually no walkability between subdivisions and services
- Limited local commercial infrastructure, dining, and healthcare facilities inside town limits
- Narrow two-lane farm-to-market roads with increasing traffic and limited street lighting
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Josephine, and there are no encampments, panhandling hubs, or shelters within the town limits.
What Josephine is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with school buses and commuters departing new subdivisions along FM 1777.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and secure, with local children playing in neighborhood parks and light residential traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and tranquil across residential areas with no noticeable safety hazards for evening strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with limited street lighting outside new master-planned developments, though violent crime remains negligible.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no fixed-route bus or rail service in Josephine; on-demand rural transit is provided by STAR Transit or Collin County Transit, and the nearest DART rail station is over 25 miles away in Garland or Plano.
Parking is abundant, hassle-free, and entirely free throughout residential streets, local parks, and commercial strip lots.
Things to do in Josephine
- Relax and picnic at Josephine City Park
- Take a scenic drive through the surrounding North Texas countryside and farmland
- Visit nearby Lake Lavon for boating, fishing, and lakeside recreation
Local favorites
- Josephine Donut · Bakery / Donut Shop · 4.7★ (125)A beloved local spot serving fresh breakfast pastries, kolaches, and coffee daily.
- Luigi's Italian Cafe · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (410)A nearby staple serving hearty portions of classic pasta dishes, pizza, and garlic rolls.
- Texaco Josephine Food Mart · Convenience Store · 4.1★ (48)A convenient local stop for everyday essentials, road trip snacks, and quick hot food.
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Common questions about Josephine
Is Josephine safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Josephine a good place to live?
On safety, Josephine scores 88/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Josephine?
Walk score 12/100 and bike score 24/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Josephine are safer?
Marela Estates (93), Deep Water Point Estates (91), Highlands of McKamy (90) score higher nearby.
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