Is Lackland Terrace safe?
San Antonio, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Lackland Terrace as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Lackland Terrace
“Go with care. Lackland Terrace is a modest, working-class residential neighborhood adjacent to JBSA-Lackland that is generally calm during daylight hours. While violent crime risk to ordinary visitors is relatively low, standard precautions are necessary to prevent vehicle break-ins and property theft around commercial corridors.”
About the area
Lackland Terrace is an established mid-century community in West San Antonio dominated by single-family ranch homes and a strong military presence due to its proximity to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The area mostly caters to local families, military personnel, and visitors attending Air Force basic training graduations. It offers authentic local dining and neighborhood parks in a decidedly car-dependent suburban setting.
- Suburban
- Military-Adjacent
- Working-Class
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Lackland Terrace
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 45/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations in the neighborhood, and cycling is best kept to low-traffic residential streets due to a lack of protected bike lanes on major arterials.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Strong military and veteran presence contributing to an engaged and watchful community.
- Low rate of violent crime directed at random visitors within residential interior streets.
- Convenient highway access to US-90 and Loop 410 for easy commuting across San Antonio.
Cons
- Elevated rates of property crime, especially opportunistic vehicle burglaries.
- Aging municipal infrastructure with patchy sidewalk coverage and dim street lighting on several residential streets.
- Household incomes trail northern San Antonio averages, with pockets of economic distress.
Homelessness: Homelessness is minimal within the inner residential blocks, though occasional unhoused individuals and panhandlers can be observed near highway underpasses along US-90 and Loop 410.
What Lackland Terrace is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are peaceful and active as military members commute and local residents walk dogs along quiet neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons remain safe and routine, with families using local parks and steady traffic along main roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Evenings are quiet across residential blocks, though situational awareness is advised when visiting strip malls along commercial thoroughfares.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late night walking is discouraged due to limited foot traffic, intermittent street lighting, and higher risk of property crimes.
Transit, parking and getting around
VIA Metropolitan Transit provides local bus service, primarily via Route 76 along West Commerce Street and Route 611, connecting directly to downtown San Antonio; the city does not have a passenger rail system.
Parking is simple and free, with ample curb space along residential streets and dedicated open surface lots at all commercial centers and parks.
Things to do in Lackland Terrace
- Spend a relaxing afternoon walking the paved trail and green space at Lackland Terrace Park.
- Explore traditional Tex-Mex eateries and authentic taco stands along West Commerce Street.
- Visit the adjacent JBSA-Lackland perimeter and heritage displays during military graduation weekends.
Local favorites
- Mina & Dimi's Greek House · Greek Restaurant · 4.6★ (2600)Lively, longstanding neighborhood taverna serving traditional gyros, souvlaki, and Greek wines with festive flair.
- Brenda's Burgers · Burger Restaurant · 4.4★ (1350)Retro counter-serve favorite beloved for classic Texas-style burgers, seasoned fries, and milkshakes.
- Taqueria El Rodeo de Jalisco · Mexican Restaurant · 4.2★ (890)Casual local Mexican diner known for generous breakfast tacos, hearty parrilladas, and salsa verde.
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Common questions about Lackland Terrace
Is Lackland Terrace safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Lackland Terrace a good place to live?
On safety, Lackland Terrace scores 66/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Lackland Terrace?
Walk score 42/100 and bike score 45/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Lackland Terrace are safer?
Stablewood Farms (75), Hunt Crossing (74), Waters Edge (San Antonio) (68) score higher nearby.
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