Is Tealwood safe?
Houston, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Tealwood as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Tealwood
“Go. Tealwood is a quiet, affluent residential enclave in Houston's Memorial area that offers exceptional personal safety and well-maintained streets. While there is little commercial activity within the residential streets themselves, visitors have very little reason for safety concern.”
About the area
Tealwood is an established, tree-lined suburban neighborhood situated just off Memorial Drive in West Houston. It is primarily composed of upscale single-family homes with minimal through-traffic, situated minutes from major retail and dining hubs at CityCentre and Memorial City.
- Affluent Suburban
- Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Tealwood
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 45/100
The interior streets are quiet enough for cycling, but there is no direct connection to the Buffalo Bayou hike-and-bike trail system without navigating busy arterial roads without dedicated bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low compared to the greater Houston metro average
- High median household incomes exceeding $160,000 and near-zero residential vacancy
- Active neighborhood surveillance and proximity to Memorial Villages and Memorial patrol precincts
- Mature tree canopy and quiet, low-speed residential streets suitable for daytime walking
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins along edge streets
- Heavily car-dependent with virtually no walkable retail within the interior subdivision
- High traffic congestion along surrounding thoroughfares like Memorial Drive and Gessner Road during rush hours
Homelessness: Homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential streets of Tealwood, with only sporadic panhandling seen further out at major freeway intersections along I-10 and Beltway 8.
What Tealwood is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with residents jogging, walking dogs, and commuting out of the neighborhood.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and secure, with light local traffic and standard suburban activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and well-lit by residential lamp posts, remaining safe for evening walks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and low-activity with very little foot traffic, maintaining a safe environment though basic awareness is always advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by METRO Houston, with bus route 161 (Ennis Joslin Express/Wilcrest) and route 26 accessible along Gessner and Memorial Drive; there is no nearby rail service.
Free residential curbside parking is straightforward and readily available on interior streets, while nearby shopping centers offer vast surface parking lots and multi-level garages.
Things to do in Tealwood
- Take a quiet morning stroll or jog under the dense mature oak canopy of Tealwood's residential loops
- Visit the adjacent Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary along Rummel Creek for birdwatching and wooded nature trails
- Head immediately north to CityCentre and Memorial City Mall for upscale open-air dining, shopping, and entertainment
Local favorites
- Bistro Provence · French Restaurant · 4.6★ (460)Charming, longstanding bistro serving traditional French country classics and an extensive wine list just outside the neighborhood.
- Ciro's Italian Grill · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (1650)Neighborhood staple located nearby on the Katy Freeway feeder offering hearty pastas, pizzas, and a relaxed family atmosphere.
- Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary · Nature Preserve · 4.7★ (720)A peaceful 17.5-acre Houston Audubon urban sanctuary featuring historic log cabins and shady forest paths.
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Common questions about Tealwood
Is Tealwood safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Tealwood a good place to live?
On safety, Tealwood scores 89/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Tealwood?
Walk score 34/100 and bike score 45/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Tealwood are safer?
Bunker Hill Village (96), Memorial Hollow (90) score higher nearby.
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