Is Pinemont Square safe?
Houston, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Pinemont Square as “Caution”.
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Gogo's take on Pinemont Square
“Go with care. Pinemont Square and the surrounding Pinemont/Bingle corridor are largely functional residential and light commercial areas, but visitors should maintain situational awareness. While violent crime against random visitors is relatively uncommon, property crime such as motor vehicle theft and burglaries occurs at elevated rates compared to suburban benchmarks.”
About the area
Pinemont Square is an unassuming pocket in Northwest Houston characterized by modest single-family homes, apartment complexes, and auto-oriented strip retail. It serves primarily as a residential and commuter neighborhood rather than a major tourist destination.
- Car-Dependent
- Working-Class
- Commercial Strip
- Suburban-Pockets
Walking and biking in Pinemont Square
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There is no local bike-share program, but cyclists can access the White Oak Bayou Trail system a couple of miles to the east via TC Jester Boulevard.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime risk compared to Houston's highest-risk urban pockets
- Convenient driving access to Highway 290 and Hempstead Road
- Established residential pockets with modest, occupied single-family homes
- Proximity to dining and brewery destinations in adjacent Oak Forest and Spring Branch
Cons
- Elevated rates of vehicle break-ins and property thefts in parking lots
- Moderate poverty rates and aging infrastructure along major thoroughfares
- Pockets of poorly lit commercial corridors and apartment complexes
- Low pedestrian friendliness with high-speed traffic on Pinemont Drive
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is moderately present, primarily with individuals panhandling or camping near major intersections along Pinemont Drive, Bingle Road, and under nearby highway overpasses.
What Pinemont Square is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active with commuters and school traffic; generally calm and safe for routine movement.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy commercial strips and steady roadway traffic with standard neighborhood activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity slows down outside of retail parking lots; caution is advised around unlit streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet but isolated, with higher risk of property crime and theft; walking alone is not recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by METRO Houston, primarily via bus route 44 (Acre Homes) and route 46 (Gessner/Pinemont) connecting to transit centers; there is no rail service nearby.
Parking is abundant and free in private strip mall surface lots and residential driveways, with no metered street parking.
Things to do in Pinemont Square
- Sample craft beer and food at nearby Karbach Brewing Co. on Mangum Road
- Explore local taquerias and casual dining spots along Bingle Road and Pinemont Drive
- Visit nearby TC Jester Park for disc golf, dog parks, and paved bayou trails
Local favorites
- Karbach Brewing Co. · Brewery & Restaurant · 4.6★ (4200)Popular local craft brewery with an expansive outdoor beer garden and casual pub dining.
- Taqueria Laredo · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (480)No-frills spot serving authentic tacos, breakfast plates, and homemade salsas.
- Southern Empress Donuts · Bakery · 4.5★ (190)Neighborhood staple offering fresh morning donuts, kolaches, and coffee.
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Common questions about Pinemont Square
Is Pinemont Square safe to walk at night?
Take care after dark: stick to lit main streets or take a ride.
Is Pinemont Square a good place to live?
On safety, Pinemont Square scores 60/100 — below average, so visit at different times of day before deciding to move.
How walkable is Pinemont Square?
Walk score 48/100 and bike score 42/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Pinemont Square are safer?
Candlelight Woods (83), Forest West (71), Pinemont Place (62) score higher nearby.
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