Is Linden Hills safe?
Little Elm, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Linden Hills as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Linden Hills
“Go. Linden Hills in Little Elm is a quiet, exceptionally safe suburban community with virtually no violent crime risks for visitors. While it is purely residential and lacks traditional tourist draws, it provides a secure and peaceful environment.”
About the area
Linden Hills is a modern master-planned residential enclave nestled in the growing lakeside town of Little Elm, Texas. Characterized by well-kept single-family homes, community parks, and manicured lawns, the neighborhood offers a prototypical North Texas suburban experience. Visitors generally come to stay with family or enjoy proximity to Lake Lewisville's recreational amenities.
- Quiet Suburb
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Lakeside Vicinity
Walking and biking in Linden Hills
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 32/100
There are no public bike-share programs in the area, though quiet residential streets and nearby Lakefront trail networks offer safe recreational cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are extraordinarily low compared to state and national averages
- High median household incomes and strong homeownership rates maintain stable community standards
- Well-maintained suburban streetscapes with minimal through-traffic and safe pedestrian sidewalks
Cons
- Entirely car-dependent with virtually no walkability to commercial retail or dining
- Lack of immediate public transit options or direct rail connections
- Occasional isolated vehicular property theft reported in surrounding lakefront corridors
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in Linden Hills, with no encampments or panhandling present in the subdivision.
What Linden Hills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and kids heading to school.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet with minimal traffic aside from delivery trucks and local homeowners.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe as families return home and gather in yards or neighborhood parks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and quiet with negligible pedestrian activity and very low safety risk.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is virtually nonexistent in the neighborhood; Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) provides on-demand GoZone microtransit services, but personal vehicles are required for standard mobility.
Free, ample street parking is widely available throughout the subdivision, and nearly all residences feature private driveways and multi-car garages.
Things to do in Linden Hills
- Spend a sunny afternoon enjoying the sandy beach and paddleboarding at nearby Little Elm Park
- Take kids to enjoy the indoor water slides and lazy river at The Cove at The Lakefront
- Stroll along the neighborhood sidewalks and green spaces surrounding the community pool and playground
Local favorites
- The Cove at The Lakefront · Water Park · 4.5★ (1250)A year-round indoor water park featuring surf simulators, slides, and a lazy river.
- Towers Tap House · American Restaurant & Bar · 4.3★ (1600)Lively lakeside eatery serving burgers, beers, and patio views of the hydrous wake park.
- Savory Kitchen · Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant · 4.6★ (890)Popular local diner known for hearty breakfast platters, skillet dishes, and friendly service.
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Common questions about Linden Hills
Is Linden Hills safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Linden Hills a good place to live?
On safety, Linden Hills scores 90/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Linden Hills?
Walk score 18/100 and bike score 32/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Linden Hills are safer?
Somerset Park (96), Union Park (Little Elm) (92), Paloma Creek South (91) score higher nearby.
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