Is Oak Trail Estates safe?
Joshua, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Oak Trail Estates as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Oak Trail Estates
“Go. Oak Trail Estates is a quiet, low-crime suburban neighborhood that presents very little safety risk to visitors. While it is completely car-dependent and strictly residential, violent and property crime rates remain exceptionally low.”
About the area
Oak Trail Estates is a peaceful, established single-family residential development situated in Joshua, Texas, just south of Burleson and Fort Worth. The neighborhood is characterized by spacious lots, mature trees, and high rates of homeownership, giving it a calm exurban atmosphere. Visitors are primarily family and friends of residents, with commercial conveniences located a short drive away along Highway 174.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Spacious Lots
Walking and biking in Oak Trail Estates
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no bike-share stations or dedicated municipal bike lanes in the immediate area, though low vehicular speeds on interior subdivision streets accommodate casual neighborhood cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent and property crime rates remain substantially lower than Texas and national averages
- High homeownership rates and stable, well-maintained single-family properties
- Affluent, family-oriented demographic profile with low regional poverty rates
Cons
- Strictly car-dependent with zero walkable grocery stores, retail, or entertainment
- Sparse street lighting on outer country roads surrounding the subdivision at night
- No municipal fixed-route transit or direct commuter rail connections
Homelessness: Visible homelessness and street encampments are not a presence in or around this residential subdivision.
What Oak Trail Estates is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe as residents head out on morning commutes and walk dogs along subdivision cul-de-sacs.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and secure with standard suburban school traffic and minimal pedestrian activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful atmosphere with families at home and negligible street traffic throughout the neighborhood.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Exceptionally quiet and secure, though nighttime visibility is limited due to sparse suburban streetlighting.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no fixed-route bus or rail service serving Oak Trail Estates or Joshua. Regional public mobility is limited to CityLink, a demand-response paratransit and dial-a-ride van service operated across Johnson County.
Parking is exceptionally straightforward with private residential driveways and free, unrestricted curb parking on wide neighborhood streets.
Things to do in Oak Trail Estates
- Spend an afternoon outdoors at nearby Joshua City Park, featuring walking loops, sports fields, and a splash pad
- Browse local vintage goods, home decor, and gifts at small roadside shops along Highway 174
- Take a short 10-minute drive into Old Town Burleson for farm-to-table dining, local coffee shops, and community events
Local favorites
- Baja Cantina · Tex-Mex Restaurant · 4.3★ (850)A popular local gathering spot serving classic Tex-Mex plates, sizzling fajitas, and margaritas.
- Peking Restaurant · Chinese Restaurant · 4.2★ (430)Longtime local standby offering familiar Chinese stir-fries, noodle dishes, and lunch specials.
- Joshua Donut · Bakery · 4.7★ (210)Neighborhood staple known for fresh morning glazed donuts, kolaches, and breakfast pastries.
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Common questions about Oak Trail Estates
Is Oak Trail Estates safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Oak Trail Estates a good place to live?
On safety, Oak Trail Estates scores 85/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Oak Trail Estates?
Walk score 14/100 and bike score 24/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Oak Trail Estates are safer?
Mountain Valley Lake Estates (90), Cross Timber (90), Cooper Valley (86) score higher nearby.
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