Is Terrace Hills safe?
El Paso, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Terrace Hills as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Terrace Hills
“Go. Terrace Hills is a calm, established residential neighborhood nestled against the Franklin Mountains with consistently low violent crime rates. Visitors will find a safe, family-oriented atmosphere with immediate access to outdoor mountain recreation, though personal vehicle use is necessary.”
About the area
Terrace Hills is a quiet, mid-century residential community in Northeast El Paso offering scenic views of the Franklin Mountains. The area features modest single-family ranch homes, neighborhood parks, and close proximity to Fort Bliss and major outdoor trails.
- Quiet Residential
- Mountain Views
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Terrace Hills
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 31/100
There are no protected urban bike lanes or city bike-share stations in the immediate neighborhood, but mountain biking access to Franklin Mountains trails is exceptionally close.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Consistently low rates of violent crime, well below national benchmarks
- Stable residential neighborhood with high homeownership and strong military community ties
- Direct proximity to Franklin Mountains State Park trailheads and scenic vistas
Cons
- Occasional property crimes such as opportunistic vehicle break-ins along residential streets
- Highly car-dependent layout with virtually no commercial amenities inside the residential core
- Older infrastructure with inconsistent sidewalks and limited nighttime street lighting
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential streets of Terrace Hills, though minor panhandling occasionally occurs at major retail intersections along Dyer Street.
What Terrace Hills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with locals walking dogs and joggers heading toward foothill trails.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with minimal vehicle traffic through the interior residential streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued and safe as residents return home, though commercial corridors to the east pick up modest dinner traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet and deserted; walking feels generally secure, though street illumination is sparse.
Transit, parking and getting around
Sun Metro operates local bus services nearby, primarily connecting routes along Dyer Street to the Northgate Transit Center and the Dyer Brio rapid transit corridor.
Curbside street parking is free, abundant, and unrestricted throughout the neighborhood, and commercial plazas on Dyer Street offer spacious open lots.
Things to do in Terrace Hills
- Hike and explore the foothills via nearby Franklin Mountains State Park trailheads
- Take a scenic drive across Transmountain Road for expansive desert and mountain views
- Relax and picnic at neighborhood green spaces like Terrace Hills Park
Local favorites
- Matsuharu Japanese Restaurant · Japanese Restaurant · 4.6★ (780)Longstanding local staple offering authentic sushi rolls, bento boxes, and classic Japanese entrees.
- Lucy's Cafe · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)Classic El Paso establishment known for machaca plates, rolled tacos, and traditional Mexican comfort food.
- Tacos Don Cuco · Taqueria · 4.3★ (1280)Popular local taqueria serving up quick street tacos, charro beans, and al pastor specialties.
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Common questions about Terrace Hills
Is Terrace Hills safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Terrace Hills a good place to live?
On safety, Terrace Hills scores 82/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Terrace Hills?
Walk score 34/100 and bike score 31/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Terrace Hills are safer?
La Mirada (El Paso) (88) score higher nearby.
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