Is Silver Lake safe?
Keller, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Silver Lake as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Silver Lake
“Go. Silver Lake in Keller is an exceptionally safe, quiet, and affluent master-planned residential community. Visitors will encounter minimal safety risks at any hour, though having a car is essential for getting around.”
About the area
Silver Lake is an established, picturesque suburban neighborhood located in Keller, Texas, characterized by spacious brick homes, manicured lawns, and quiet streets. It offers a tranquil, family-oriented environment situated just minutes from Keller's premier municipal parks and retail centers.
- Affluent Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Silver Lake
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no public bike-share stations, but the city features an extensive network of multi-use paths such as the Bear Creek Greenbelt trail easily reachable by bike.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent and property crime rates are among the lowest in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and well below national averages.
- Very high median household income and high homeownership rates ensure well-maintained public and private infrastructure.
- Peaceful, low-traffic neighborhood streets with safe sidewalks for daytime and evening walking.
Cons
- Complete lack of public transportation options necessitates reliance on personal vehicles.
- No commercial retail, dining, or services located within direct walking distance of the residential core.
- Suburban sprawl requires driving along high-speed arterial roads to reach major regional attractions.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in Silver Lake and surrounding residential areas of Keller. There are no encampments or panhandling hot spots in the area.
What Silver Lake is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and peaceful, with residents walking dogs, jogging, and school buses moving through neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet suburban environment with low residential vehicle traffic and excellent visibility.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Safe and relaxed as neighbors return home and families use sidewalks before dusk.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with virtually no pedestrian activity and negligible safety risk.
Transit, parking and getting around
Keller has no fixed-route municipal public transit service. The nearest commuter rail access is Trinity Metro's TEXRail at Smithfield Station in neighboring North Richland Hills, approximately a 10-to-15-minute drive south.
Parking is completely free and exceptionally easy, with wide residential streets, private driveways, and large free surface lots at all nearby shopping and dining centers.
Things to do in Silver Lake
- Walk, run, or cycle along the nearby Bear Creek Park and its expansive greenbelt trail system.
- Enjoy the indoor and outdoor water parks and fitness facilities at The Keller Pointe community center.
- Browse local boutiques and dine at independent restaurants in nearby Old Town Keller.
Local favorites
- FnG Eats · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1420)Upscale neighborhood eatery serving scratch-made modern American comfort food and craft cocktails.
- Seven Mile Cafe · Breakfast & Brunch · 4.6★ (2150)Popular breakfast destination offering specialty pancakes, vegan dishes, and an extensive espresso bar.
- The Keller Pointe · Recreation Center · 4.5★ (710)Sprawling municipal recreation center featuring indoor and outdoor pools, fitness facilities, and tracks.
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Common questions about Silver Lake
Is Silver Lake safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Silver Lake a good place to live?
On safety, Silver Lake scores 93/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Silver Lake?
Walk score 24/100 and bike score 38/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Silver Lake are safer?
Pearson Crossing (94), Fresh Meadows Estates (94) score higher nearby.
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