Is Montgomery Ridge safe?
Allen, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Montgomery Ridge as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Montgomery Ridge
“Go. Montgomery Ridge is an exceptionally safe, master-planned suburban community in Allen with negligible violent crime rates and tranquil residential streets. Visitors will find a clean, affluent, and well-maintained environment, though navigating the wider area easily requires a personal vehicle.”
About the area
Montgomery Ridge is a modern residential and mixed-use enclave in southern Allen, Texas, characterized by manicured landscapes, contemporary single-family homes, and townhouses. It offers immediate proximity to premier retail and dining destinations like Watters Creek while maintaining a quiet, family-oriented neighborhood atmosphere.
- Family-Friendly
- Suburban
- Master-Planned
- Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Montgomery Ridge
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 46/100
While dedicated bike-share docks are not present, the neighborhood links easily to Allen's extensive multi-use trail system, including the scenic Cottonwood Creek Trail.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime and property crime rates are among the lowest in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex
- High median household incomes well exceeding $120,000 and minimal poverty create strong neighborhood stability
- Meticulously maintained infrastructure, well-lit sidewalks, and active community presence
Cons
- Car dependency requires driving for most daily errands and excursions
- Occasional opportunistic property thefts, such as unlocked vehicle break-ins, common across suburban corridors
- Limited standalone cultural or nightlife attractions within the purely residential sections
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in Montgomery Ridge, with no established encampments or regular panhandling in the area.
What Montgomery Ridge is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, dog walking, and commuting with virtually zero safety concerns.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and sunlit with residential traffic and easy, safe pedestrian movement along community paths.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-oriented as residents return home, with excellent visibility and a very safe environment.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with minimal foot traffic, remaining exceptionally secure for nighttime strolls.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very limited; Allen is not a member city of Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), though the nearest DART Light Rail station is Parker Road Station in Plano, about a 10-minute drive south.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with free street parking in residential areas and ample complimentary surface lots and garages at adjacent commercial centers.
Things to do in Montgomery Ridge
- Stroll and shop around nearby Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm
- Explore the nearby natural scenery along the Cottonwood Creek Trail network
- Enjoy family recreation and open green space at Bethany Lakes Park
Local favorites
- CRU Food & Wine Bar · Wine Bar & Restaurant · 4.5★ (460)Sophisticated wine lounge offering curated flights, stone-fired pizzas, and classic American bistro fare.
- Grimaldi's Pizzeria · Pizza Restaurant · 4.4★ (1120)Casual neighborhood staple serving Brooklyn-style coal-fired brick-oven pizzas and calzones.
- Frogg Coffee Bar & Creperie · Cafe & Creperie · 4.6★ (680)Cozy local gathering spot offering specialty coffee drinks, savory crepes, and sweet pastries.
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Common questions about Montgomery Ridge
Is Montgomery Ridge safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Montgomery Ridge a good place to live?
On safety, Montgomery Ridge scores 93/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Montgomery Ridge?
Walk score 38/100 and bike score 46/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Montgomery Ridge are safer?
Windridge (94), Cumberland Crossing (94) score higher nearby.
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