Is Retta safe?
Rendon, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Retta as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Retta
“Go. Retta is a peaceful, low-crime rural-suburban community dominated by expansive single-family acreage properties and ranches. It is very safe from violent and street crime, though visitors must navigate carefully due to unlit, high-speed country roads.”
About the area
Located on the border of Tarrant and Johnson counties near Rendon and Mansfield, Retta offers a quiet rural lifestyle within reach of the greater Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The landscape consists of ranch-style properties, equestrian estates, and open pastures rather than commercial districts.
- Rural / Semi-Suburban
- Acreage Properties
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet & Peaceful
Walking and biking in Retta
Walk score: 8/100 · Bike score: 18/100
There is no bike-share infrastructure or designated bike lanes, and cycling along narrow rural FM roads with soft shoulders is generally unsafe.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates than regional and national averages
- High homeownership rate exceeding 85% with well-maintained acreage properties
- High median household incomes and stable, low-density residential environment
Cons
- Severe lack of pedestrian infrastructure with unlit, two-lane rural roads
- Complete reliance on private vehicles with zero nearby public transit
- Longer emergency response times typical of unincorporated county districts
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Retta due to its low-density, car-dependent rural geography and absence of commercial strips or public transit hubs.
What Retta is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are calm and pastoral, with school buses and light commuter traffic moving along the main county roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons are quiet and secure, though fast-moving vehicle traffic requires caution when pulling onto thoroughfares.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Evenings are dark and peaceful with almost no foot traffic and residents relaxing at home.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights are pitch black and silent, presenting virtually zero street crime risk but demanding alert driving due to local wildlife.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no public transit service in Retta; Trinity Metro does not service this unincorporated area, and the nearest commuter rail or regional bus hubs are over a 20-minute drive away in Fort Worth.
Parking is abundant and entirely free, available on private acreage driveways and open surface lots outside local businesses.
Things to do in Retta
- Visit local equestrian facilities and ranches for horseback riding lessons and boarding
- Take a scenic rural drive through the winding country routes along Retta Mansfield Road and FM 1187
- Spend an afternoon hiking the nature trails and viewing native wildlife at nearby Oliver Nature Park
Local favorites
- Big D BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.5★ (620)Down-home roadside smokehouse serving traditional Texas brisket, ribs, and homestyle sides.
- Rendon Country Diner · Diner · 4.4★ (410)Longstanding neighborhood eatery known for hearty country breakfasts and chicken fried steak.
- Retta Baptist Church · Religious Center · 4.8★ (65)Historic local community anchor and landmark gathering place for area residents.
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Common questions about Retta
Is Retta safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Retta a good place to live?
On safety, Retta scores 80/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Retta?
Walk score 8/100 and bike score 18/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Retta are safer?
Wooded Hills (87), Valley Ridge (83), Northwest Rendon (83) score higher nearby.
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