Is Texas Oaks safe?
Austin, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Texas Oaks as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Texas Oaks
“Go. Texas Oaks is a calm, established South Austin neighborhood featuring low violent crime rates and a stable residential environment. Visitors will find a safe suburban setting, though basic precautions regarding locked vehicles are standard for the area.”
About the area
Texas Oaks is a quiet, predominantly single-family residential neighborhood south of Slaughter Lane in South Austin. Built out largely in the 1970s and 1980s, it is known for mature oak trees, modest brick homes, and convenient access to South Menchaca's lively outdoor venues and Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park.
- Suburban
- Quiet Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Texas Oaks
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 44/100
CapMetro bikeshare is not available here, but cyclists have access to bike lanes along Manchaca Road and multi-use trail networks in nearby Mary Moore Searight Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than Austin municipal averages.
- Strong residential stability with high homeownership and low residential vacancy.
- Close proximity to large regional parks and outdoor recreation areas.
- Low-density, low-traffic neighborhood streets suitable for day-to-day quiet.
Cons
- Suburban property crimes like vehicle break-ins occur periodically along outer streets.
- Low walkability forces car reliance for virtually all basic shopping and dining.
- Subdued street lighting on some interior cul-de-sacs at night.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is rare within the interior residential streets, with minor visibility and occasional panhandling confined to major intersections along West Slaughter Lane.
What Texas Oaks is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and pleasant with neighborhood residents jogging, walking dogs, and commuting.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet residential setting with minimal street activity and safe walking conditions.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Relaxed and peaceful as families wind down, though reduced illumination requires awareness after dusk.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet with virtually no pedestrian presence; general safety remains good, though car break-ins can occur.
Transit, parking and getting around
CapMetro operates bus Route 3 along Manchaca Road and Route 311 on Slaughter Lane, connecting to central Austin, though interior neighborhood transit access is very limited.
Street parking is free, abundant, and unrestricted throughout the neighborhood, and commercial plazas offer large, free surface lots.
Things to do in Texas Oaks
- Walk the wooded trails or play disc golf in adjacent Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park.
- Visit Texas Oaks Neighborhood Park for a picnic and neighborhood playground amenities.
- Hang out at the nearby South Menchaca patio bar and food truck corridor.
Local favorites
- Moontower Saloon · Bar & Grill · 4.6★ (2950)Sprawling outdoor venue featuring live music, food trailers, volleyball courts, and patio games.
- The Little Darlin' · Gastropub · 4.6★ (2300)Laid-back neighborhood bar and kitchen featuring Southern comfort eats and a large shaded backyard.
- Casa Garcia's Mexican Restaurant · Tex-Mex Restaurant · 4.2★ (1650)Long-running local spot serving classic Tex-Mex plates, breakfast tacos, and margaritas.
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Common questions about Texas Oaks
Is Texas Oaks safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Texas Oaks a good place to live?
On safety, Texas Oaks scores 80/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Texas Oaks?
Walk score 32/100 and bike score 44/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Texas Oaks are safer?
Saddlewood Estates (84), Castlewood Forest (84), Canterbury Trails (83) score higher nearby.
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