Is The Cove of Hickory Creek safe?
Red Oak, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates The Cove of Hickory Creek as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on The Cove of Hickory Creek
“Go. The Cove of Hickory Creek is a quiet, family-oriented suburban residential neighborhood with minimal violent crime and low incident rates. Visitors will find a safe, tranquil environment typical of outer Dallas-Fort Worth subdivisions, provided standard residential precautions are maintained.”
About the area
The Cove of Hickory Creek is a master-planned residential community in Red Oak, Texas, characterized by modern single-family brick homes and manicured lawns. Located south of Dallas along the I-35E corridor, it offers peaceful suburban living with easy highway access to regional retail and dining.
- Suburban Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Sprawling
Walking and biking in The Cove of Hickory Creek
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 25/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or direct connections to major regional trail networks, though internal subdivision streets have low speed limits suitable for casual neighborhood cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to the broader Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes with strong neighborhood upkeep and community engagement
- Stable economic indicators with median household incomes well above the state average
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Extreme car dependence with virtually no commercial services within walking distance
- Limited street lighting along some connecting outer roadways
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in this residential subdivision. There are no homeless shelters or encampments in the immediate vicinity.
What The Cove of Hickory Creek is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs, jogging, and heading out for daily commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with light neighborhood vehicle traffic and children playing outdoors after school.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Serene and safe for evening strolls, with families gathering in driveways and minimal through traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet and dark, with virtually no pedestrian presence and low risk of street crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
Red Oak is not served by DART or fixed-route public transit systems. Ellis County has limited demand-response rural transit (STAR Transit), but personal vehicles are essential for daily navigation.
Ample free residential street and driveway parking is available throughout the neighborhood, and commercial strip centers nearby provide vast, free surface parking lots.
Things to do in The Cove of Hickory Creek
- Walk or jog along the quiet subdivision streets and local neighborhood cul-de-sacs
- Visit nearby Red Oak Municipal Park for open green space, sports fields, and walking trails
- Explore dining and shopping options along the nearby Ovilla Road and Interstate 35E corridors
Local favorites
- Giorgio's Pizza · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (510)Longtime local spot serving classic hand-tossed pizzas, calzones, and pasta dishes.
- Blue 32 Sports Bar & Grill · American Restaurant & Bar · 4.2★ (460)Casual neighborhood sports grill featuring burgers, wings, and game day broadcasts.
- Oma's Jiffy Burger · Hamburger Restaurant · 4.6★ (680)Popular local staple known for classic drive-thru style smash burgers and crinkle-cut fries.
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Common questions about The Cove of Hickory Creek
Is The Cove of Hickory Creek safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is The Cove of Hickory Creek a good place to live?
On safety, The Cove of Hickory Creek scores 86/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is The Cove of Hickory Creek?
Walk score 12/100 and bike score 25/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near The Cove of Hickory Creek are safer?
The Cove of Hickory Creek scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
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