Is Timber Hills (Austin) safe?
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Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Timber Hills (Austin) as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Timber Hills (Austin)
“Go with care. Timber Hills is a quiet, primarily residential enclave in North Austin where daytime visits are generally peaceful and routine. Visitors should remain mindful of standard property crime risks such as vehicle break-ins, particularly when parking along surrounding major thoroughfares at night.”
About the area
Timber Hills is an established North Austin residential pocket characterized by modest mid-century single-family homes and quiet residential streets. Positioned near key arterial corridors like North Lamar and Braker Lane, it provides easy access to North Austin's diverse dining and retail hubs while maintaining a subdued residential tone.
- Residential Pocket
- Suburban Feel
- Car-Dependent
- Cul-de-Sac Quiet
Walking and biking in Timber Hills (Austin)
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There are no city bike-share stations in the immediate vicinity, and while residential streets accommodate casual cycling, reaching the Northern Walnut Creek Trail requires navigating higher-speed surrounding thoroughfares.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Quiet residential streets with minimal cut-through traffic
- Close proximity to vibrant culinary destinations along North Lamar Boulevard
- Solid core of long-term homeowners maintaining properties
Cons
- Elevated rate of auto break-ins and property crime along adjacent arterial corridors
- Limited continuous sidewalk networks and street lighting on some residential blocks
- Lack of immediate public green space within direct walking distance inside the tract
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is uncommon within the interior residential streets, though panhandling and occasional temporary encampments occur near commercial plazas along North Lamar Boulevard and I-35.
What Timber Hills (Austin) is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and low-key with residents walking dogs and heading out for daily commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet with low vehicle traffic and good visibility throughout the neighborhood.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued and family-oriented, though darker stretches require awareness due to patchy lighting.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally quiet, but isolated streets and parked cars can be targets for opportunist theft after midnight.
Transit, parking and getting around
CapMetro provides bus service via nearby arterials including Route 1 and Route 801 along North Lamar Boulevard; the nearest commuter rail stop is CapMetro Rail's Kramer Station located about 2.5 miles west.
Street parking is unrestricted, unmetered, and readily available across residential streets, with ample private driveway space for residents.
Things to do in Timber Hills (Austin)
- Explore authentic regional Vietnamese and Asian dining along the North Lamar corridor
- Take a short drive to Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park for multi-use hiking and mountain biking trails
- Shop for specialty groceries and housewares at the nearby Chinatown Center on North Lamar
Local favorites
- Pho Dan · Vietnamese Restaurant · 4.5★ (1420)Lauded strip-mall spot serving rich, aromatic beef pho noodle soups and fresh spring rolls.
- Baguette House & Cafe · Bakery / Deli · 4.6★ (1850)Popular quick-counter spot famous for freshly baked banh mi sandwiches, pastries, and Vietnamese iced coffee.
- First Chinese BBQ · Chinese Restaurant · 4.3★ (1640)Longtime local favorite specializing in hanging roast duck, crispy pork, and traditional Cantonese entrees.
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Common questions about Timber Hills (Austin)
Is Timber Hills (Austin) safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Timber Hills (Austin) a good place to live?
On safety, Timber Hills (Austin) scores 70/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Timber Hills (Austin)?
Walk score 42/100 and bike score 48/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Timber Hills (Austin) are safer?
Berdoll Farms (80), Stoney Ridge North (78), Timber Hills (78) score higher nearby.
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