Is Pine Prairie safe?
Lewisville, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Pine Prairie as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Pine Prairie
“Go. Pine Prairie is a safe, quiet, and established suburban residential neighborhood in Lewisville. Visitors will experience virtually no violent crime and can comfortably walk the neighborhood streets at any hour. A vehicle is essential to explore dining, shopping, and regional attractions.”
About the area
Pine Prairie is a mature residential enclave in Lewisville featuring well-kept single-family homes, leafy residential streets, and a calm community atmosphere. It is insulated from heavy commercial traffic while offering quick driving access to Lake Lewisville, shopping plazas, and neighboring Flower Mound. It represents typical, safe North Texas suburban living.
- Quiet Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Pine Prairie
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no dedicated on-street bike lanes within the subdivision, but neighborhood streets are wide with low traffic; connection to regional multi-use paths requires riding on busier arterial roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both the Texas and national averages
- High rate of owner-occupied housing contributing to clean, well-maintained properties
- Above-average median household incomes and negligible poverty levels
- Close proximity to outdoor recreation at Lake Lewisville and local parks
Cons
- Virtually no commercial amenities within walking distance
- Susceptible to occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Extremely limited public transportation options without a personal vehicle
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this strictly residential neighborhood, with services and isolated panhandling located miles away along major commercial highway corridors.
What Pine Prairie is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with residents walking pets, exercising, and school buses moving through neighborhood routes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet with low vehicle traffic and occasional residents tending to yards or returning from work.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-oriented, feeling completely safe for evening strolls through neighborhood cul-de-sacs.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with virtually no activity; safe, though standard suburban vehicle-locking precautions apply.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is virtually nonexistent inside the neighborhood; the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) operates on-demand GoZone service, and the closest DCTA A-train commuter rail is Old Town Station about 3 miles to the east.
Parking is abundant and entirely free, with plenty of space in private driveways and unrestricted curbside street parking throughout the subdivision.
Things to do in Pine Prairie
- Walk, jog, or play sports at nearby Lewisville Central Park and community green spaces
- Spend an afternoon boating, fishing, or relaxing at Lake Lewisville parks just a short drive north
- Visit Old Town Lewisville for seasonal community events, local dining, and craft breweries
Local favorites
- Korner Cafe · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1420)Down-home diner serving generous breakfast platters, skillet scrambles, and homestyle lunches.
- Prairie House Restaurant · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.3★ (2150)Rustic Texas-themed eatery offering smoked brisket, ribs, chicken-fried steak, and draft beers.
- El Rincon Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (1890)Popular local spot serving fresh Mexican classics, creative tacos, and craft margaritas.
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Common questions about Pine Prairie
Is Pine Prairie safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Pine Prairie a good place to live?
On safety, Pine Prairie 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 Pine Prairie?
Walk score 28/100 and bike score 38/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Pine Prairie are safer?
Castle Hills (Lewisville) (91), Stewart Peninsula (91), Platinum Castle Hills (86) score higher nearby.
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