Is The Foothills safe?
San Antonio, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates The Foothills as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on The Foothills
“Go. The Foothills is a quiet and secure suburban neighborhood in Northwest San Antonio, offering a safe environment for visitors and residents. Violent crime is rare, and while routine car-locking precautions are standard in parking lots, personal safety concerns are minimal.”
About the area
The Foothills is an established residential enclave located in Northwest San Antonio near the South Texas Medical Center and UTSA. It features quiet single-family subdivisions, garden apartment complexes, and neighborhood shopping centers along bordering arterials. The area provides a peaceful, car-oriented home base with easy highway access to major regional attractions.
- Suburban
- Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in The Foothills
Walk score: 36/100 · Bike score: 41/100
On-street bike lanes are sparse on high-speed arterials, but cyclists have convenient access to San Antonio's extensive paved Leon Creek Greenway via nearby trailheads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than San Antonio municipal averages
- Solid economic base with median household incomes above city medians
- Proximity to major employment and medical centers including USAA and South Texas Medical Center
- Close access to outdoor recreation along the Leon Creek Greenway network
Cons
- Occasional vehicle burglaries and opportunistic property theft in commercial and multi-family parking areas
- Highly car-dependent suburban layout with limited pedestrian walkability
- Lack of walkable cultural or entertainment hubs directly inside the neighborhood
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the neighborhood interior, with occasional individuals or minor panhandling observed near busy commercial intersections along main thoroughfares.
What The Foothills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe, with residents walking dogs and departing for morning commutes along leafy streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and quiet throughout the residential blocks with steady everyday traffic around local strip plazas.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful neighborhood atmosphere where walking remains safe, though retail centers see increased vehicle traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are quiet and empty; safety remains generally high, though standard precautions against unattended vehicle theft apply.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by VIA Metropolitan Transit via bus routes along major boundary streets like Babcock Road (Route 603) and Prue Road, though service frequency is modest and there is no rail or BRT connection.
Parking is exceptionally straightforward, with plentiful free curb parking along residential lanes and large open surface lots at all commercial centers.
Things to do in The Foothills
- Explore the shaded multi-use trails and sports facilities at nearby O.P. Schnabel Park
- Sample diverse international eateries along the Babcock Road and Prue Road corridors
- Shop, dine, and catch a movie at the Huebner Oaks Center located just a short drive away
Local favorites
- Suck It The Restaurant · Asian Fusion Restaurant · 4.4★ (1450)Popular local eatery serving creative sushi rolls, rich ramen bowls, and boba cocktails.
- Summer Moon Coffee · Coffee Shop · 4.6★ (850)Cozy cafe known for oak-roasted coffee beans and signature sweet cream moon milk drinks.
- Tacos El Regio · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (1100)Casual outpost offering authentic Monterrey-style street tacos, piratas, and charred salsas.
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Common questions about The Foothills
Is The Foothills safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is The Foothills a good place to live?
On safety, The Foothills 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 The Foothills?
Walk score 36/100 and bike score 41/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near The Foothills are safer?
The Woods (San Antonio) (85) score higher nearby.
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