Is Southlake Hills safe?
Southlake, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Southlake Hills as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Southlake Hills
“Go. Southlake Hills is an exceptionally safe, affluent residential community with near-negligible violent crime and quiet, manicured streets. Visitors have virtually no safety concerns beyond standard awareness and keeping vehicles locked to deter opportunist thefts.”
About the area
Southlake Hills is an established, upscale suburban neighborhood in Southlake, Texas, characterized by spacious lots, mature trees, and large custom homes. Situated just minutes from Southlake Town Square and local parks, it offers a peaceful, family-oriented environment within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
- Affluent Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined Streets
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Southlake Hills
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no public bike-share stations, but quiet internal subdivision roads connect comfortably to recreational paved multi-use paths at Bicentennial Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are among the lowest in Texas and nationwide
- Extremely high median household income exceeding $200,000 with virtually nonexistent poverty
- High rate of homeownership and impeccably maintained residential properties
- Prompt response times and high visibility from the Southlake Department of Public Safety
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with virtually no walkable retail within the immediate residential interior
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle burglary when cars are left unlocked overnight
- Higher risk of speeding traffic on bordering arterial corridors like Carroll Avenue
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Southlake Hills, and there are no encampments or panhandling in the area.
What Southlake Hills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with neighbors walking dogs, jogging, and school commutes under well-lit morning skies.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and orderly with light local traffic and kids playing in yards or at nearby neighborhood parks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Tranquil and safe for evening strolls through neighborhood streets with active resident presence.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark, quiet, and completely peaceful with minimal vehicular traffic and no safety concerns.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is practically nonexistent in this area; Trinity Metro and DART do not directly serve Southlake residential streets, and the nearest commuter rail is Trinity Metro TEXRail at Grapevine Main Station roughly 5 miles away.
Free and ample parking is standard across the neighborhood on private driveways and wide residential streets, as well as in vast free parking garages and surface lots in adjacent commercial centers.
Things to do in Southlake Hills
- Explore the extensive trails, playgrounds, and baseball facilities at nearby Bicentennial Park
- Shop and dine at Southlake Town Square, located less than a mile south
- Enjoy catch-and-release fishing or quiet walking around Southlake's neighborhood ponds and green spaces
Local favorites
- Feedstore BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.6★ (1650)Long-running local favorite serving classic Texas smoked meats and hearty sides in a rustic setting.
- Moxies Southlake Restaurant · New American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1280)Sleek dining destination offering upscale comfort food, steaks, craft cocktails, and patio seating.
- Peace Love & Little Donuts of Southlake · Donut Shop · 4.7★ (420)Fun, groovy bakery crafting warm mini-donuts with a wide variety of creative custom toppings.
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Common questions about Southlake Hills
Is Southlake Hills safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Southlake Hills a good place to live?
On safety, Southlake Hills scores 97/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Southlake Hills?
Walk score 18/100 and bike score 38/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Southlake Hills are safer?
Southlake Hills scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
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