Is Quail Creek safe?
Austin, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Quail Creek as “Caution”.
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Gogo's take on Quail Creek
“Go with care. Quail Creek offers great, authentic dining and quiet residential streets, but its proximity to the Rundberg Lane corridor means elevated property crime and occasional violent incidents. Daytime visits for specific restaurants or park visits are generally safe, while extra awareness is recommended after dark.”
About the area
Quail Creek is an established North Austin neighborhood characterized by mid-century ranch homes, dense apartment communities, and international strip malls. It provides access to exceptional authentic Latin American and Asian cuisine along its perimeter, alongside modest neighborhood parks.
- Suburban-Urban Mix
- Culturally Diverse
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in Quail Creek
Walk score: 58/100 · Bike score: 52/100
CapMetro bike share is not available this far north, and cycling is mostly restricted to neighborhood streets due to lack of protected bike lanes on busy arterials.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Pockets of quiet, established single-family residential streets
- Diverse array of authentic multicultural eateries along border corridors
- Convenient highway access to US-183 and I-35 for commuting
Cons
- Elevated rates of property crime and vehicle break-ins compared to citywide averages
- Above-average poverty rate and lower median household income
- Pedestrian infrastructure is inconsistent with sporadic lighting on side streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is noticeable primarily along major commercial arterials like North Lamar Blvd and Rundberg Ln, with sporadic encampments near wooded drainage areas, but is rarely seen inside interior residential blocks.
What Quail Creek is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Quiet and calm with residents commuting and children walking to neighborhood schools.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Moderate activity in parks and shopping plazas with routine suburban foot and vehicle traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Busier along the commercial corridors; residential streets remain quiet but warrant normal situational awareness.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Activity shifts toward strip centers and apartment complexes where property crime and loitering risks increase.
Transit, parking and getting around
CapMetro operates multiple bus routes through and around the neighborhood, including Route 383 and Route 325, connecting to the nearby North Lamar Transit Center.
Free and ample street parking is generally available in the residential pockets, and commercial strip centers offer dedicated free surface lots.
Things to do in Quail Creek
- Walk the shaded trails and play soccer at Quail Creek Neighborhood Park
- Sample authentic Central American dishes along North Lamar Boulevard
- Browse the selection of international groceries and goods nearby
Local favorites
- Taqueria Jessica · Mexican Food Truck · 4.6★ (460)Popular local food trailer serving well-seasoned street tacos, tortas, and quesadillas.
- Peace Bakery & Deli · Middle Eastern Restaurant · 4.8★ (1450)Renowned cafeteria-style spot offering fresh shawarma, falafel, dips, and baked goods.
- Quail Creek Neighborhood Park · Park · 4.4★ (320)Neighborhood park featuring green lawns, a playground, basketball court, and walking path.
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Common questions about Quail Creek
Is Quail Creek safe to walk at night?
Take care after dark: stick to lit main streets or take a ride.
Is Quail Creek a good place to live?
On safety, Quail Creek scores 62/100 — below average, so visit at different times of day before deciding to move.
How walkable is Quail Creek?
Walk score 58/100 and bike score 52/100. Some errands can be done on foot.
Which areas near Quail Creek are safer?
Lantana Trace (91), Northedge Austin (71), Quail Hollow (Austin) (71) score higher nearby.
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