Is The Hills of Palos Verdes safe?
Garland, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates The Hills of Palos Verdes as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on The Hills of Palos Verdes
“Go. The Hills of Palos Verdes is a quiet, well-established suburban residential enclave in south Garland where visitors experience low violent crime risk. While standard precautions against vehicle break-ins are sensible, walking and staying in the neighborhood is generally peaceful and secure.”
About the area
The Hills of Palos Verdes is a leafy, residential subdivision in southern Garland characterized by single-family ranch homes and rolling terrain. Primarily car-dependent, it offers a peaceful residential base with proximity to Duck Creek green spaces and Lake Ray Hubbard.
- Quiet Suburb
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in The Hills of Palos Verdes
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 38/100
Dedicated on-street bike lanes are absent inside the subdivision, but residential streets are low-speed and connect easily to the Duck Creek Greenbelt Trail system.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low rates of violent crime compared to the broader Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex average
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes fostering neighborhood stability
- Quiet residential streets with minimal through-traffic and mature tree cover
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes, such as vehicle break-ins along curbs
- Almost completely car-dependent with zero commercial amenities located within the interior
- Limited public lighting along some interior residential cul-de-sacs at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within this residential neighborhood, with minimal activity confined to major commercial corridors further away.
What The Hills of Palos Verdes is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and safe, with neighbors walking dogs and school-bound traffic moving slowly.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet suburban environment with minimal foot traffic and good overall safety.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful as residents return home; streets remain safe for evening walks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and deserted; while violent crime is rare, visitors should keep vehicles locked and stay alert.
Transit, parking and getting around
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) provides regional service; the nearest light rail hub is the Downtown Garland Station on the Blue Line roughly 4 miles away, connected by local DART bus routes along major arterials.
Parking is free and very easy, with abundant curbside street parking and private residential driveways throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in The Hills of Palos Verdes
- Walk, run, or cycle along the scenic paved paths of the nearby Duck Creek Greenbelt.
- Spend an afternoon relaxing or fishing along the shores of nearby Lake Ray Hubbard.
- Visit Rick Oden Park nearby for its updated playgrounds, baseball diamonds, and skate park.
Local favorites
- Siciliano's A Taste of Italy · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (2150)Longtime local favorite serving hearty portions of classic pasta dishes and garlic knots.
- Fish N' Tails Oyster Bar · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (1280)Casual neighborhood staple serving fried catfish, fresh oysters, and po'boys.
- Meshack's Southside BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.6★ (920)Iconic, no-frills take-out smokehouse renowned across Garland for ribs and brisket.
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Common questions about The Hills of Palos Verdes
Is The Hills of Palos Verdes safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is The Hills of Palos Verdes a good place to live?
On safety, The Hills of Palos Verdes scores 76/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is The Hills of Palos Verdes?
Walk score 28/100 and bike score 38/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near The Hills of Palos Verdes are safer?
Rustic Oaks Estates (80) score higher nearby.
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