Is Tarrytown safe?
Austin, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Tarrytown as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Tarrytown
“Go. Tarrytown is one of the safest and most affluent residential neighborhoods in Austin, offering peaceful, tree-lined streets and convenient access to Lake Austin. Visitors can explore local parks, lakeside dining, and historic sites with virtually zero personal safety concerns outside standard urban awareness.”
About the area
Situated just west of downtown Austin along the shores of Lake Austin, Tarrytown is an established neighborhood known for its historic estates, lush tree canopies, and relaxed residential atmosphere. It provides a quiet, scenic retreat minutes away from central Austin's main attractions.
- Affluent / Residential
- Historic / Tree-Lined
- Lakeside Charm
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet Enclave
Walking and biking in Tarrytown
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 54/100
While dedicated bike lanes are limited within Tarrytown, quiet residential roads easily connect south to the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail around Lady Bird Lake.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are extraordinarily low and far below both city and national averages.
- High economic stability with median household incomes well over $180,000 and pristine property upkeep.
- Abundant green space and waterfront access including Mayfield Park, Reed Park, and Lake Austin.
Cons
- Opportunistic property crimes like unlocked vehicle burglaries and package theft occur intermittently.
- Interior residential streets frequently lack sidewalks, requiring pedestrians to walk on the roadway edge.
- Highly car-dependent for groceries, retail, and general services outside of a few small commercial nodes.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within residential Tarrytown, with no established encampments or regular panhandling in the neighborhood core.
What Tarrytown is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, dog walkers, and cyclists taking advantage of shaded neighborhood roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and tranquil with light residential traffic and visitors gathering near the waterfront parks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe for walking, though residential streets become quite dim due to limited streetlamps.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely sleepy and dark, remaining safe but requiring a flashlight for walking and locked car doors.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is managed by CapMetro, with bus Route 18 running along Exposition Boulevard; the nearest rail hub is Downtown Station roughly three miles southeast.
Free, unmetered street parking is abundant throughout the residential grid, while commercial businesses along Lake Austin offer dedicated customer lots that can fill during peak weekends.
Things to do in Tarrytown
- Stroll the serene grounds and lily ponds at Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve to watch the resident peacocks.
- Play 18 holes at the historic Lions Municipal Golf Course, an Austin staple since 1924.
- Relax with coffee or pastries on the expansive waterfront deck overlooking Lake Austin.
Local favorites
- Mozart's Coffee Roasters · Coffee Shop & Bakery · 4.5★ (9800)Lakeside coffeehouse with a sprawling multi-level deck famous for house-roasted coffee and holiday light shows.
- Hula Hut · Tex-Mex / Polynesian Restaurant · 4.3★ (7100)Bustling waterfront venue featuring 'Tiki-Mex' specialties, tropical drinks, and views over Lake Austin.
- Littlefield's Tacos & Coffee · Cafe & Taco Stand · 4.6★ (340)Neighborhood gathering lawn featuring Veracruz All Natural breakfast tacos, Fleet Coffee, and snow cones.
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Common questions about Tarrytown
Is Tarrytown safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Tarrytown a good place to live?
On safety, Tarrytown 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 Tarrytown?
Walk score 42/100 and bike score 54/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Tarrytown are safer?
Tarrytown scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
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