Is Lakewood Village (TX) safe?
Lakewood Village, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Lakewood Village (TX) as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Lakewood Village (TX)
“Go. Lakewood Village is an exceptionally safe, quiet, and affluent lakeside enclave nestled on the shores of Lake Lewisville. Visitors will experience virtually non-existent violent crime and a peaceful residential atmosphere.”
About the area
Lakewood Village is a small, upscale residential town on a peninsula jutting into Lake Lewisville in Denton County. It offers scenic water views, mature trees, and large custom single-family homes with minimal commercial through-traffic. Visitors mostly come for boating, fishing, and relaxed lakeside living.
- Lakeside
- Affluent Suburb
- Quiet & Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Lakewood Village (TX)
Walk score: 10/100 · Bike score: 18/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes, municipal bike-share programs, or direct connections to regional paved greenways, requiring cyclists to share narrow residential roads with motorists.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent and property crime rates are well below national and Texas state averages.
- Affluent community with median household incomes well exceeding six figures and homeownership above 90%.
- Peaceful, low-density lakeside environment with minimal commercial congestion.
Cons
- Strictly car-dependent with virtually no sidewalks or commercial amenities within walking distance.
- Narrow two-lane residential roads that lack street lighting in some stretches.
- Emergency services response times can be slightly longer due to the peninsula location and reliance on mutual aid.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness and encampments are not present in Lakewood Village due to its strictly residential, low-density peninsula geography and absence of commercial services or transit hubs.
What Lakewood Village (TX) is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe, with occasional residents jogging or walking dogs along low-traffic residential roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Pleasant and quiet with light neighborhood vehicle traffic and boaters heading toward lake access points.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful and serene with scenic sunset views over Lake Lewisville and entirely safe surroundings.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet with minimal activity; dark due to limited streetlamps, but crime remains practically non-existent.
Transit, parking and getting around
Lakewood Village has no local public transit service operated by DART or DCTA. The nearest commuter rail is the DCTA A-train station in MedPark or Old Town Lewisville, roughly a 20-minute drive away.
Parking is strictly off-street on private driveways for residents and guests, as street parking is heavily restricted on narrow residential lanes. Public parking is available at nearby lakeside parks for a day fee during peak season.
Things to do in Lakewood Village (TX)
- Launch a boat or kayak on Lake Lewisville for water sports and fishing.
- Take a scenic driving or running tour through tree-lined lakeside neighborhood roads.
- Visit nearby Little Elm Park for sandy beaches, wakeboarding, and lakefront recreation.
Local favorites
- Towers Tap House · American Restaurant & Bar · 4.3★ (1150)A casual lakefront hangout nearby overlooking Hydrous Wake Park with craft beer and patio fare.
- Hula Hut Little Elm · Tex-Mex Restaurant · 4.2★ (3200)Lively lakeside restaurant serving Tex-Mex specialties and tropical drinks right on Lake Lewisville.
- Waters Edge Cafe · Cafe & Breakfast · 4.6★ (480)Popular local breakfast and brunch destination serving hearty morning classics and coffee.
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Common questions about Lakewood Village (TX)
Is Lakewood Village (TX) safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Lakewood Village (TX) a good place to live?
On safety, Lakewood Village (TX) scores 91/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Lakewood Village (TX)?
Walk score 10/100 and bike score 18/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Lakewood Village (TX) are safer?
Lakewood Village (TX) scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
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