Is North Hurst safe?
Hurst, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates North Hurst as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on North Hurst
“Go. North Hurst is a stable, well-maintained suburban area with low violent crime rates and a calm family-oriented environment. Visitors can comfortably explore local parks, athletic complexes, and neighborhood eateries with standard suburban situational awareness.”
About the area
North Hurst is an established residential enclave in the Mid-Cities region of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, characterized by mature tree-lined subdivisions and well-kept municipal parks. The area features a mix of mid-century single-family homes, low-density retail centers along primary arterials like Harwood Road and Precinct Line Road, and strong civic infrastructure.
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet Suburb
- Car-Dependent
- Green Parks
Walking and biking in North Hurst
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There is no public bike-share system in Hurst; bicycling is mostly recreational along neighborhood streets and paved paths inside Chisholm Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both Texas and national averages.
- Strong economic stability marked by high homeownership rates and median household incomes exceeding $80,000.
- Well-maintained municipal amenities including Chisholm Park and extensive youth athletic facilities.
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as vehicle break-ins around retail strips and apartment complexes.
- Heavily car-dependent design with discontinuous sidewalk networks on residential side streets.
- Traffic congestion along major commuter corridors like Precinct Line Road and Davis Boulevard during rush hours.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in North Hurst, with occasional panhandling limited to major commercial intersections near border highways.
What North Hurst is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, dog walkers, and parents driving children to nearby local schools.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with standard commercial activity at strip centers and routine park traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential feel as commuters return home and local neighborhood restaurants fill up.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and minimal street activity; residential subdivisions remain quiet and generally secure.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very sparse; Trinity Metro does not run frequent fixed bus routes directly through North Hurst residential streets, and the nearest commuter rail connection is the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) Bell Station roughly 4 miles south.
Parking is completely hassle-free with ample free surface lots at all commercial plazas and unrestricted street parking throughout residential neighborhoods.
Things to do in North Hurst
- Stroll around the stocked pond and visit the seasonal water park at Chisholm Park.
- Play tennis or watch community league games at the Hurst Athletic Complex.
- Explore casual dining options along the Harwood Road and Precinct Line Road corridors.
Local favorites
- Niki's Italian Bistro · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (1550)Longtime local standby serving generous portions of classic pasta, baked dishes, and garlic rolls.
- Bacon's Bistro & Cafe · Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant · 4.6★ (1250)Popular neighborhood daytime cafe known for hearty skillets, pancakes, and friendly service.
- Miguelito's Mexican Restaurant · Tex-Mex Restaurant · 4.4★ (1180)Casual, family-owned Tex-Mex destination offering traditional combination platters and fresh salsa.
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Common questions about North Hurst
Is North Hurst safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is North Hurst a good place to live?
On safety, North Hurst scores 81/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is North Hurst?
Walk score 38/100 and bike score 42/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near North Hurst are safer?
Southwest Colleyville (96), Bransford (94), Harmon Farms (90) score higher nearby.
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