Is Montwood safe?
El Paso, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Montwood as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Montwood
“Go. Montwood is an established, safe East El Paso suburban community that presents minimal safety concerns for visitors. Violent crime is exceptionally low, making it a very comfortable base for exploring local dining and the wider El Paso area.”
About the area
Montwood is a quintessential East El Paso neighborhood characterized by mature residential streets, neighborhood parks, and bustling commercial strips along Montwood Drive and Lee Trevino Drive. It offers an authentic local snapshot of borderland culture with an abundance of traditional Mexican restaurants, family-owned eateries, and strip-mall shopping centers.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Montwood
Walk score: 46/100 · Bike score: 44/100
There is no public bike-share program in Montwood, and dedicated bicycle infrastructure is minimal aside from wide residential side streets and paths within local parks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both national and Texas state averages.
- Strong middle-class stability with high rates of long-term homeownership.
- Abundant variety of authentic Mexican cuisine and family-run restaurants along commercial corridors.
- Plentiful free parking and convenient highway access to Loop 375 and I-10.
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent layout with wide, fast-moving arterial streets that challenge pedestrians.
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins in retail strip center parking lots.
- Limited public greenspace compared to newer master-planned developments in East El Paso.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is very low in Montwood, with only occasional individuals observed near major commercial intersections or transit shelters, as major shelters and social services are located closer to Central and Downtown El Paso.
What Montwood is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with residents jogging through residential blocks and heading out for morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy commercial corridors with steady vehicle traffic around plazas and schools, feeling entirely safe.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Vibrant and family-oriented as local restaurants and strip malls fill up with dinner patrons.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Calm and quiet across residential areas; standard vigilance is recommended in dark commercial parking lots.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by Sun Metro, with bus routes such as Route 51 and Route 52 running along Montwood and Lee Trevino Drives, though service frequencies are moderate and best suited for commuters rather than rapid cross-town travel.
Parking is abundant and universally free across vast surface strip mall lots, park lots, and residential side streets.
Things to do in Montwood
- Visit Marty Robbins Park to use the sports courts, walking paths, and community recreation facilities.
- Embark on a local taco tour along Montwood Drive sampling diverse regional Mexican styles.
- Shop and dine at the neighborhood retail plazas surrounding the intersection of Montwood Drive and Lee Trevino Drive.
Local favorites
- House of Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Longstanding local staple famous for hearty, thick-crust pizzas, hot subs, and retro neighborhood vibes.
- El Taquito · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (1420)Casual neighborhood favorite serving traditional Mexican plates, flautas, and street-style tacos.
- The Shack Wings & Brews · Sports Bar & Grill · 4.4★ (1280)Popular local hangout known for flavorful wings, cold draft beers, and game-day watch parties.
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Common questions about Montwood
Is Montwood safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Montwood a good place to live?
On safety, Montwood scores 84/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Montwood?
Walk score 46/100 and bike score 44/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Montwood are safer?
Sun Ridge South (86), O'Shea Keleher (85), Quail Run (El Paso) (85) score higher nearby.
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