Is Maverick safe?
San Antonio, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Maverick as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Maverick
“Go. Maverick is a quiet, predominantly residential suburban neighborhood in Northwest San Antonio that is safe for daytime visits and routine travel. Standard precautions against vehicle break-ins apply along the busy commercial strips, but violent crime is low.”
About the area
Maverick is a mid-century to late-20th-century residential enclave located in Northwest San Antonio near the Bandera Road corridor. It features quiet residential streets, neighborhood schools, and convenient access to diverse international eateries along its arterial borders.
- Suburban Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Strip-Mall Dining
- Quiet Neighborhood
Walking and biking in Maverick
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 44/100
Interior streets are relatively calm for cycling, and riders have straightforward access to trailheads along the multi-use Leon Creek Greenway system nearby.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are consistently below citywide San Antonio averages
- Stable residential pockets with high homeownership and established family households
- Close proximity to the Leon Creek Greenway trail network and regional shopping hubs
Cons
- Car-centric layout with poor pedestrian infrastructure on major thoroughfares
- Occasional property crimes and opportunistic car break-ins around retail parking lots
- Limited standalone nightlife or cultural attractions within the neighborhood bounds
Homelessness: Homelessness is minimal within the interior neighborhood, with occasional individuals visible near major bus stops and commercial intersections along Bandera Road.
What Maverick is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe with light commuter traffic and residents walking dogs along interior streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active around local schools and Bandera Road shopping centers, with no significant safety concerns.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Commercial plazas fill with dinner crowds while residential streets wind down quietly and safely.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued with very little foot traffic; exercise normal caution around unlit retail parking lots.
Transit, parking and getting around
VIA Metropolitan Transit operates bus routes serving the perimeter, including Route 88 along Bandera Road with connections to the VIA Primo BRT network and the Medical Center Transit Center.
Parking is abundant and free, with ample space available in commercial surface lots and open curbside parking along residential streets.
Things to do in Maverick
- Visit the Maverick Branch Library for community programs and reading spaces
- Access the nearby Leon Creek Greenway for paved hiking, jogging, and road cycling
- Explore the eclectic strip-mall culinary scene lining Bandera Road
Local favorites
- Mina & Dimi's Greek House · Greek Restaurant · 4.6★ (2300)Lively local favorite known for authentic gyros, platters, belly dancing, and warm hospitality.
- Golden Wok · Chinese Restaurant · 4.3★ (4600)Longtime Bandera Road establishment famous for its weekend dim sum carts and stir-fry bar.
- Taqueria Datapoint · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (3100)Popular spot serving authentic street tacos, gorditas, and salsa verde into late hours.
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Common questions about Maverick
Is Maverick safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Maverick a good place to live?
On safety, Maverick scores 75/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Maverick?
Walk score 48/100 and bike score 44/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Maverick are safer?
Maverick scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
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