Is Silver Village safe?
Lubbock, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Silver Village as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Silver Village
“Go with care. Silver Village is a quiet, established residential neighborhood where violent crime is uncommon, though standard vehicle break-ins and property crimes occur across the broader sector. Visitors will find a peaceful residential setting with low foot traffic, but staying alert after dark and locking parked vehicles is advisable.”
About the area
Silver Village is a modest, mid-century residential neighborhood in Lubbock featuring single-family brick homes and quiet residential streets. It sits within convenient driving distance of Texas Tech University, medical districts, and the Loop 289 commercial corridor.
- Suburban
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in Silver Village
Walk score: 31/100 · Bike score: 45/100
There is no city bike-share program in this neighborhood, and while the flat terrain makes biking manageable, riders must share roads with traffic due to a lack of dedicated bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime profile compared to Lubbock's central and eastern corridors
- Quiet, low-density residential streets with minimal through-traffic
- Stable home occupancy with high residential stability and low vacancy rates
- Convenient driving access to Loop 289, Texas Tech, and regional shopping
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes including vehicle break-ins and theft
- Heavily car-dependent with virtually no walkable retail or dining inside the neighborhood
- Inconsistent sidewalk infrastructure and dim street lighting in certain interior residential blocks
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Silver Village's residential core, though occasional panhandling can be observed along surrounding major commercial intersections and Loop 289 access roads.
What Silver Village is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm as residents leave for work and school, with pleasant conditions for morning walks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet with minimal vehicle traffic and a relaxed suburban feel.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential settling with low noise, though reduced street lighting requires standard awareness.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Deserted streets with virtually no foot traffic; generally safe, though standard caution against opportunistic property crime is recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transportation is provided by Lubbock's Citibus network, with routes accessible on surrounding major arterials, though headways are long and Lubbock does not operate a rail or BRT system.
Free, easy street parking is available throughout the residential streets, and nearby shopping plazas provide ample free surface lot parking.
Things to do in Silver Village
- Take a quiet morning stroll or jog along the low-traffic residential loops
- Play a round of golf at the nearby Shadow Hills Golf Course
- Access nearby shopping, dining, and entertainment along the Loop 289 corridor
Local favorites
- Albarran's Mexican Bar & Grill · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (1850)A popular local spot offering hearty Tex-Mex favorites, signature margaritas, and a vibrant patio atmosphere.
- The Shack BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.5★ (920)Rustic, no-frills smokehouse serving Texas-style brisket, ribs, and classic Southern sides.
- Picantes · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Casual, authentic neighborhood Mexican eatery known for breakfast burritos, tacos, and homemade salsa.
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Common questions about Silver Village
Is Silver Village safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Silver Village a good place to live?
On safety, Silver Village scores 71/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Silver Village?
Walk score 31/100 and bike score 45/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Silver Village are safer?
Remington Park (85), Spanish Oaks (81), Farrar (74) score higher nearby.
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