Is Kleberg safe?
Dallas, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Kleberg as “Caution”.
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Gogo's take on Kleberg
“Go with care. Kleberg is a quiet, semi-rural and working-class neighborhood on the southeastern edge of Dallas that is generally peaceful for residents but has limited attractions for casual tourists. Basic situational awareness is advised, primarily regarding vehicle security along commercial corridors.”
About the area
Located in far southeast Dallas near the border of Seagoville and Balch Springs, Kleberg retains a semi-rural, low-density character with modest single-family homes and large open lots. While it lacks high-density commercial entertainment, it offers a slower pace of life distinct from central Dallas.
- Semi-Rural
- Car-Dependent
- Working-Class
- Quiet Residential
Walking and biking in Kleberg
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 31/100
There is no bike-share infrastructure in Kleberg, and cycling along major roads like US-175 and Lake June Road is hazardous due to narrow shoulders and fast motor traffic.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower rates of violent crime compared to denser, inner-ring neighborhoods in South Dallas
- High rate of single-family homeownership creating stable residential streets
- Quiet, low-density environment with minimal congestion outside major highway corridors
Cons
- Higher susceptibility to property crime, auto theft, and vehicle break-ins near main thoroughfares
- Below-average median household income and areas with lagging municipal infrastructure like storm drainage and sidewalks
- Severe car dependency and poor pedestrian lighting on secondary roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is relatively minimal within the residential streets, though occasional panhandling occurs at major intersections and service plazas along the US-175 corridor.
What Kleberg is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and subdued with minimal foot traffic as commuters head toward highway corridors.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm in residential areas, with modest commercial activity clustering around convenience stores and strip plazas.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet across suburban blocks; stick to well-lit parking lots along commercial strips.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low activity, but walking on foot is not recommended due to dark roads, lack of sidewalks, and sparse lighting.
Transit, parking and getting around
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) provides sparse bus coverage (Routes 218 and local GoLink services); the nearest DART Rail station is Buckner Station on the Green Line, roughly 6 miles northwest.
Parking is exceptionally easy and universally free throughout the neighborhood, with abundant surface lots at businesses and open residential street parking.
Things to do in Kleberg
- Spend time outdoors at Kleberg Park, which features open sports fields, playgrounds, and picnic pavilions.
- Visit the nearby Trinity Forest Adventure Park and Great Trinity Forest for outdoor recreation and zipline courses.
- Explore local family-owned Mexican eateries and bakeries along the US-175 frontage roads.
Local favorites
- Taqueria Taxco · Mexican Restaurant · 4.2★ (510)A well-regarded neighborhood outpost serving authentic street tacos, tortas, and breakfast platters.
- Huck's Catfish · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (1280)A longstanding local favorite serving Southern-style fried catfish fillets, shrimp, and hushpuppies.
- El Paisa Cocina Mexicana · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (840)Popular quick-service eatery specializing in traditional street-style tacos and house-made salsas.
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Common questions about Kleberg
Is Kleberg safe to walk at night?
Take care after dark: stick to lit main streets or take a ride.
Is Kleberg a good place to live?
On safety, Kleberg scores 64/100 — below average, so visit at different times of day before deciding to move.
How walkable is Kleberg?
Walk score 24/100 and bike score 31/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Kleberg are safer?
Arbor Ridge (Dallas) (80), Northwest Seagoville (76), Brookside Village (76) score higher nearby.
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