Is Somerset Park safe?
Frisco, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Somerset Park as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Somerset Park
“Go. Somerset Park is an exceptionally safe, affluent master-planned community in northeast Frisco with virtually nonexistent violent crime. Visitors and residents face minimal safety concerns at any hour, though you will need a car to access commercial amenities.”
About the area
Somerset Park is a modern residential neighborhood in Frisco, Texas, characterized by well-manicured single-family homes, neighborhood parks, and quiet suburban streets. Located near the border of McKinney and Prosper, it offers peaceful living with rapid access to the greater Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex amenities.
- Family-Friendly
- Suburban / Master-Planned
- Quiet & Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Somerset Park
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations, but internal neighborhood sidewalks and proximity to Frisco's hike-and-bike trail connections offer good leisure cycling routes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low violent and property crime rates, consistently ranking among the safest areas in the US
- High median household incomes, low poverty rate, and high homeownership stability
- Well-lit, modern infrastructure with active neighborhood watch and clean sidewalks
- Close proximity to high-performing Frisco ISD school facilities and community parks
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with almost no commercial businesses within walking distance
- Heavy commuter traffic on nearby arterial corridors such as US-380 and Coit Road
- Limited public transit connectivity typical of outer Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent in Somerset Park and the surrounding northeast Frisco subdivisions.
What Somerset Park is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe, with residents jogging, walking dogs, and children heading to school.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and secure, with light local traffic and peaceful residential activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Family-focused and relaxed, with well-illuminated streets suitable for evening walks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and safe with negligible foot traffic and strong neighborhood surveillance.
Transit, parking and getting around
Frisco does not participate in the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) system; fixed-route transit is virtually nonexistent, though on-demand microtransit (such as Denton County Transportation Authority subsidized rides) operates in limited capacities across Collin County.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with ample private driveways, two-car garages, and unrestricted residential street parking.
Things to do in Somerset Park
- Stroll or jog along the community walking paths and neighborhood open green spaces
- Visit nearby Limestone Quarry Park for scenic nature trails and playground amenities
- Spend an afternoon shopping and dining along the nearby Eldorado Parkway and US-380 retail corridors
Local favorites
- Hutchins BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.7★ (7200)Acclaimed local Texas smokehouse serving brisket, ribs, and Texas Twinkies.
- Summer Moon Coffee · Coffee Shop · 4.6★ (480)Popular Texas roastery famous for oak-roasted beans and sweet Moon Milk espresso drinks.
- The Brass Tap · Pub / American · 4.4★ (610)Lively craft beer bar offering an extensive rotating tap list and elevated pub grub.
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Common questions about Somerset Park
Is Somerset Park safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Somerset Park a good place to live?
On safety, Somerset Park scores 96/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Somerset Park?
Walk score 14/100 and bike score 38/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Somerset Park are safer?
Somerset Park scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
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