Is Mimosa Place safe?
Richardson, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Mimosa Place as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Mimosa Place
“Go. Mimosa Place is a quiet, well-maintained residential neighborhood with exceptionally low violent crime and a peaceful suburban atmosphere. Visitors and residents can walk comfortably day or night, needing only typical common-sense property precautions.”
About the area
Mimosa Place is an established, tree-lined residential community in Richardson, Texas, characterized by mid-century single-family homes and neighborhood green space. It offers a calm suburban environment with convenient vehicular access to major employment hubs, local parks, and dining corridors along Arapaho Road and US-75.
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet Residential
- Tree-Lined Suburb
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Mimosa Place
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 55/100
Interior residential streets offer low-stress cycling conditions, and riders can connect to Richardson's Central Trail network nearby, though municipal bike-share stations are not available.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low violent crime rate supported by active Richardson municipal services
- High rate of homeownership and well-kept single-family properties
- Close proximity to community parks and neighborhood recreational amenities
- Strong socioeconomic stability with high median household incomes
Cons
- Isolated incidents of opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle trespass
- Lacks commercial retail and dining options directly inside the residential core
- Suburban street design makes navigating without a personal vehicle inconvenient
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential streets of Mimosa Place, with unhoused individuals only occasionally seen near major regional transit hubs and highway interchanges.
What Mimosa Place is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Bright, calm, and safe with residents walking dogs, jogging, and heading out for the morning commute.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and secure with light neighborhood traffic and children playing in yards or at the park.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful atmosphere with families out for evening strolls under well-spaced suburban street lights.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet with minimal foot or vehicle traffic; safe, though basic precautions like locking vehicles apply.
Transit, parking and getting around
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) provides service in the region, with the Arapaho Center Station on the Red and Orange rail lines located about 1.5 miles east, complemented by local bus routes on Arapaho Road.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with generous free curbside parking along residential streets and private driveways for homes.
Things to do in Mimosa Place
- Enjoy the playgrounds, walking paths, and open green fields at Mimosa Park
- Play a match on the neighborhood tennis and pickleball courts
- Take a short drive to explore the multicultural dining along East Arapaho Road
Local favorites
- Del's Charcoal Burgers · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1450)Longstanding local institution serving charcoal-grilled burgers and homemade root beer in a nostalgic setting.
- Communion Neighborhood Cooperative · Coffee Shop · 4.7★ (920)Modern neighborhood cafe and coworking venue offering craft coffee, breakfast, and outdoor seating.
- Industrial Pizza + Pint · Pizza Restaurant · 4.6★ (1150)Relaxed local hangout serving artisan specialty pizzas and regional craft beers on draft.
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Common questions about Mimosa Place
Is Mimosa Place safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Mimosa Place a good place to live?
On safety, Mimosa Place scores 86/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Mimosa Place?
Walk score 42/100 and bike score 55/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Mimosa Place are safer?
J.J. Pearce (90), Northwest Richardson (90) score higher nearby.
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