Is Pinemont Place safe?
Houston, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Pinemont Place as “Caution”.
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Gogo's take on Pinemont Place
“Go with care. Pinemont Place is primarily a quiet, residential pocket in Northwest Houston with decent daytime safety, though commercial corridors nearby experience typical big-city property crime. Standard precautions like locking vehicles and avoiding unlit side streets after dark are recommended.”
About the area
Pinemont Place is an established northwest Houston neighborhood featuring mid-century single-family homes, modest subdivisions, and quiet suburban streets just west of Oak Forest. It serves mostly as a residential enclave rather than a tourist destination, with easy access to major thoroughfares like US-290 and Loop 610.
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet Residential
- Mid-Century
Walking and biking in Pinemont Place
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
No dedicated bike share stations operate directly in the neighborhood, but cyclists can access the continuous paved White Oak Bayou Greenway trail within a 5-to-10 minute ride east.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Primarily owner-occupied residential streets with relatively low street-level violent crime
- Close proximity to the paved recreation paths along White Oak Bayou Greenway
- Moderate household stability with established longtime residents and active civic monitoring
- Convenient driving access to the Greater Heights and Oak Forest dining scenes
Cons
- Elevated rates of opportunistic property crimes and auto burglaries along Pinemont Drive
- Uneven sidewalk infrastructure and poor streetlighting on interior residential roads
- Higher property crime rates in adjacent commercial strip centers and apartment complexes
- Lacks substantial neighborhood police patrol presence compared to master-planned communities
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is relatively low in the interior subdivisions, though occasional individuals or panhandling can be observed near major intersections along Pinemont Drive and Antoine Drive.
What Pinemont Place is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs and commuting, feeling quite safe.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and low-key with light traffic, making it generally secure for day-to-day errands.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity winds down quickly as quiet sets in; sticking to well-lit main thoroughfares is recommended.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Substantially quiet and poorly lit in residential pockets; walking alone late at night is not advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
METRO provides local bus service primarily via Route 44 (Acre Homes / Pinemont) and Route 64 (Lincoln City), with direct access to the nearby Pinemont Park & Ride; there is no light rail connection in this area.
Free and ample street parking is available along residential streets, and nearby shopping plazas provide free, open surface parking lots.
Things to do in Pinemont Place
- Bike or jog along the scenic White Oak Bayou Greenway Trail accessible just east of the area
- Explore the disc golf course and dog park at nearby TC Jester Park
- Sample authentic local Tex-Mex and street tacos along the Pinemont and Bingle commercial corridors
Local favorites
- Taqueria El Sol De Jalisco · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (820)A casual, unpretentious local staple serving hearty breakfast tacos and traditional Jalisco-style plates.
- Mytiburger · Hamburger Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)A retro, long-standing neighborhood favorite known for classic griddle burgers, crinkle-cut fries, and shakes.
- La Guadalupana Bakery & Cafe · Bakery · 4.6★ (430)A beloved bakery offering fresh pan dulce, sweet pastries, and robust Mexican coffee.
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Common questions about Pinemont Place
Is Pinemont Place safe to walk at night?
Take care after dark: stick to lit main streets or take a ride.
Is Pinemont Place a good place to live?
On safety, Pinemont Place scores 62/100 — below average, so visit at different times of day before deciding to move.
How walkable is Pinemont Place?
Walk score 42/100 and bike score 48/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Pinemont Place are safer?
Forest West (71), Cole Creek Manor (65) score higher nearby.
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