Is Roseland Commmunity safe?
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Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Roseland Commmunity as “Caution”.
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Gogo's take on Roseland Commmunity
“Go with care. Roseland is generally navigable during daylight hours, but it records higher levels of property and opportunistic crime than adjacent districts like Uptown. Visitors should stay mindful of surroundings, lock parked vehicles, and avoid poorly lit side streets after dark.”
About the area
Roseland Community is a historic, centrally located Dallas neighborhood situated just east of US-75 and adjacent to Uptown and Old East Dallas. Originally built as public housing, the area has undergone extensive HOPE VI mixed-income redevelopment and sits within walking distance of prime transit, dining, and cultural corridors.
- Urban Mixed-Income
- Historic
- Transitioning
- Transit-Accessible
Walking and biking in Roseland Commmunity
Walk score: 74/100 · Bike score: 68/100
The area offers reasonable street connections to the Katy Trail across US-75 and the Santa Fe Trail to the east, though Roseland's interior streets lack dedicated protected bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Prime central location adjacent to Uptown, West Village, and the Arts District
- Modernized mixed-income housing stock replacing aging mid-century barracks
- Superb public transit connectivity via nearby DART light rail and bus routes
Cons
- Higher rates of property crime and motor vehicle theft than the Dallas metro average
- Elevated poverty rate compared to surrounding North Dallas neighborhoods
- Pedestrian connectivity is hindered by highway infrastructure and dimly lit underpasses
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is moderately prevalent near the US-75 highway underpasses, bus stops, and around major thoroughfare intersections like Ross Avenue and Haskell Avenue, though interior residential blocks see minimal encampments.
What Roseland Commmunity is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and residential as residents commute out and local service traffic begins.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Moderate foot and vehicular traffic with a steady community presence along main roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity winds down quickly on interior residential streets; stick to well-lit primary corridors.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Noticeably quiet with elevated risks of opportunistic theft and sporadic disturbances; walking alone is not advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) provides robust connectivity, with Cityplace/Uptown Station (Red, Blue, and Orange lines) approximately a 10-minute walk away, complemented by DART bus routes 239 and 105 running along Ross and Haskell Avenues.
Street parking on interior residential streets is generally free but occasionally restricted by permit, while nearby commercial areas offer dedicated surface lots or paid parking.
Things to do in Roseland Commmunity
- Pay respects at the nearby Freedman's Cemetery Memorial, honoring Dallas's historic Black community
- Walk to nearby Exall Park for recreation, green space, and community sports facilities
- Explore independent cafes and eateries along the Hall Street and Haskell Avenue corridors
Local favorites
- Fiction Coffee · Coffee Shop · 4.6★ (680)A cozy, craft coffee shop serving signature specialty drinks and pastries in an intimate setting.
- E-Bar Tex-Mex · Tex-Mex Restaurant · 4.6★ (2450)A bustling neighborhood favorite known for hearty enchiladas, queso, and strong margaritas.
- Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar · Asian Fusion Restaurant · 4.6★ (2320)A relaxed, expansive hall pairing Texas craft barbecue with Southeast Asian flavors.
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Common questions about Roseland Commmunity
Is Roseland Commmunity safe to walk at night?
Take care after dark: stick to lit main streets or take a ride.
Is Roseland Commmunity a good place to live?
On safety, Roseland Commmunity scores 58/100 — below average, so visit at different times of day before deciding to move.
How walkable is Roseland Commmunity?
Walk score 74/100 and bike score 68/100. Most errands can be done on foot.
Which areas near Roseland Commmunity are safer?
Arts District (77), Uptown (Dallas) (76), Elysian Heights (71) score higher nearby.
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