Is Meadow Ridge Estates safe?
Anna, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Meadow Ridge Estates as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Meadow Ridge Estates
“Go. Meadow Ridge Estates is an exceptionally safe, quiet master-planned residential community in the fast-growing Collin County exurbs. Visitors and residents will find clean residential streets with minimal crime, though you will need a personal vehicle for all dining, shopping, and entertainment.”
About the area
Meadow Ridge Estates is a modern suburban subdivision in Anna, Texas, characterized by newer single-family brick homes, manicured lawns, and wide sidewalks. It functions primarily as a tranquil bedroom community for families commuting along the US-75 corridor into McKinney, Plano, or Dallas.
- Suburban Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- New Construction
Walking and biking in Meadow Ridge Estates
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes on surrounding arterial roads or bike-share stations, though the internal subdivision streets and nearby Slayter Creek Park provide safe recreational cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to state and national medians
- High rate of owner-occupied, well-maintained newer single-family homes
- Peaceful, family-oriented neighborhood environment with minimal through traffic
Cons
- Strictly car-dependent with zero commercial businesses located directly within the subdivision
- Distance from major regional hospital centers and dense urban amenities
- Very limited tree canopy and shade due to relatively recent construction
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within this residential neighborhood and across the broader city of Anna.
What Meadow Ridge Estates is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and bright with residents walking dogs, jogging, and school buses moving through the community.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and low-activity residential atmosphere with children playing outside after school hours.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe with families taking evening walks and neighbors socializing in driveways.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet, dark, and still, with minimal vehicle traffic and high overall safety.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no fixed-route public transit in Meadow Ridge Estates; the nearest DART light rail station is Parker Road Station in Plano, roughly 25 miles south.
Parking is abundant and free, with ample space in private two-car garages, driveways, and unmetered residential curbsides.
Things to do in Meadow Ridge Estates
- Walk or jog along the quiet subdivision sidewalks and neighborhood cul-de-sacs
- Visit nearby Slayter Creek Park for its splash pad, disc golf course, athletic fields, and walking trails
- Explore the historic downtown Anna area and local community events
Local favorites
- Spurlock's Malt Shop · American Restaurant & Ice Cream · 4.6★ (420)Beloved local diner serving classic burgers, hand-spun milkshakes, and nostalgic malts in nearby downtown Anna.
- Crow's Country Cafe · Southern Restaurant · 4.5★ (380)Down-home Southern cooking staple famous for hearty country breakfasts and chicken fried steak.
- Slayter Creek Park · City Park · 4.7★ (510)Major nearby recreational park featuring sports fields, a splash pad, skate park, and paved multi-use paths.
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Common questions about Meadow Ridge Estates
Is Meadow Ridge Estates safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Meadow Ridge Estates a good place to live?
On safety, Meadow Ridge Estates scores 88/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Meadow Ridge Estates?
Walk score 12/100 and bike score 28/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Meadow Ridge Estates are safer?
West Melissa (94), The Quarry (94), Central Melissa (92) score higher nearby.
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