Is Quail Run (Irving) safe?
Irving, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Quail Run (Irving) as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Quail Run (Irving)
“Go. Quail Run is a quiet, settled suburban neighborhood in Irving offering safe residential streets and convenient access to the DFW metroplex. Visitors will encounter minimal safety concerns beyond standard suburban precautions such as locking unattended vehicles.”
About the area
Quail Run is an established suburban community in Irving, Texas, known for its mature trees, well-kept single-family homes, and proximity to major commercial hubs. It offers a calm, low-key residential atmosphere while sitting just minutes away from Las Colinas and DFW International Airport.
- Suburban
- Quiet Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Quail Run (Irving)
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
The neighborhood lacks dedicated on-street bike lanes, though the paved multi-use Campion Trail system is accessible a short ride to the east along the Elm Fork Trinity River corridor.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are consistently well below the broader Dallas-Fort Worth metro average
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes with stable neighborhood upkeep
- Central location with immediate access to SH-114, SH-183, and major corporate employment centers
- Close proximity to diverse dining and retail corridors along MacArthur Boulevard
Cons
- Periodic opportunistic property offenses such as vehicle burglaries in accessible parking lots
- High car dependency with limited pedestrian-friendly connections to commercial zones
- Traffic congestion and noise along bounding multi-lane arterial roadways
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically absent from the interior residential streets, with only occasional individuals seen near busy retail plazas or intersections along major thoroughfares.
What Quail Run (Irving) is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and very safe, with residents jogging, walking pets, and standard suburban school commute activity.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet throughout the residential streets with very light foot traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Pleasant and secure for evening strolls, though boundary commercial streets stay busy with commuter traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and dark with low activity; general personal safety remains high, though street-parked vehicles should be locked.
Transit, parking and getting around
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) operates local bus routes along arterial edges like MacArthur Boulevard, while the nearest light rail option is the DART Orange Line at Las Colinas Urban Center Station roughly 3 miles northeast.
Free and easy street parking is available along residential streets, and all commercial strip centers provide large, free surface parking lots.
Things to do in Quail Run (Irving)
- Take a walk or relax in the open green spaces of nearby Cottonwood Creek Park
- Catch live concerts and waterfront dining at the Toyota Music Factory just minutes north
- Explore the extensive scenic walking and jogging paths along the Campion Trail
Local favorites
- Empa Mundo - World of Empanadas · Argentine Restaurant · 4.8★ (1250)Beloved local counter-serve spot turning out freshly baked, award-winning savory and sweet Argentine empanadas.
- Andalous Mediterranean Grill · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.6★ (2900)Popular cafeteria-style eatery serving wood-fired pita, shawarma, and fresh Mediterranean mezze.
- Po Melvin's · Southern / Cajun Restaurant · 4.5★ (2150)Longtime Irving staple serving hearty portions of Louisiana-style seafood, fried catfish, and Southern soul food.
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Common questions about Quail Run (Irving)
Is Quail Run (Irving) safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Quail Run (Irving) a good place to live?
On safety, Quail Run (Irving) scores 78/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Quail Run (Irving)?
Walk score 38/100 and bike score 42/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Quail Run (Irving) are safer?
Las Colinas (84), Cortland Walnut Hill (80) score higher nearby.
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