Is Tomanet Estates safe?
Austin, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Tomanet Estates as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Tomanet Estates
“Go with care. Tomanet Estates is a peaceful, established residential pocket in North Austin where daytime visits and neighborhood walks are safe. Visitors should exercise standard caution at night and keep vehicles locked due to opportunistic property crimes common across the surrounding North Lamar corridor.”
About the area
Tomanet Estates is a small, quiet residential subdivision in North Austin characterized by 1970s single-family homes, mature trees, and low through-traffic. It borders major transit and commercial corridors, offering quick proximity to international dining hubs, The Domain, and Q2 Stadium.
- Quiet Residential
- Tree-Lined
- Suburban Feel
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Tomanet Estates
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 52/100
Residential streets are calm enough for casual cycling, and cyclists can connect to the Northern Walnut Creek Trail network roughly two miles north.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low rates of violent crime within the interior residential streets
- Stable residential environment with an established base of long-term homeowners
- Minutes away from premier North Austin retail, breweries, and sports venues
Cons
- Elevated risk of vehicle break-ins and property theft common to the 78758 zip code
- Inconsistent sidewalk network across interior residential streets
- Direct proximity to higher-incident commercial strips along North Lamar Boulevard
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent on the interior residential streets, though panhandling and occasional encampments are visible along the nearby commercial intersections of North Lamar Boulevard and Braker Lane.
What Tomanet Estates is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Quiet and safe with residents walking pets and minimal through traffic on residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and pleasant for walking, with routine residential activity and open street parking.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful atmosphere, though sparse street lighting requires extra vigilance while walking.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic; safe within the interior, though caution is recommended near peripheral arterial roads.
Transit, parking and getting around
CapMetro provides bus transit via Route 392 along Braker Lane and Route 1 along North Lamar Boulevard, with the Kramer MetroRail Station situated roughly 1.8 miles to the west.
Street parking on residential roadways is free and plentiful, with no metered zones or parking decks within the neighborhood proper.
Things to do in Tomanet Estates
- Walk or jog through the quiet, tree-canopied residential blocks
- Catch an Austin FC MLS soccer match at nearby Q2 Stadium
- Sample authentic international cuisine along the adjacent North Lamar corridor
Local favorites
- Ken's Subs & Tacos · Tex-Mex & Deli · 4.6★ (1420)A legendary neighborhood counter-serve staple famous for oversized breakfast tacos and steak sandwiches.
- Peace Bakery & Deli · Middle Eastern Restaurant · 4.8★ (1650)Beloved cafeteria-style eatery serving authentic shawarma, fresh pita, and traditional Mediterranean sides.
- T-Loc's Sonora Hot Dogs · Mexican Street Food · 4.7★ (980)Acclaimed casual spot specializing in authentic Sonoran-style bacon-wrapped hot dogs and carne asada.
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Common questions about Tomanet Estates
Is Tomanet Estates safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Tomanet Estates a good place to live?
On safety, Tomanet Estates scores 72/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Tomanet Estates?
Walk score 48/100 and bike score 52/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Tomanet Estates are safer?
Milwood (86), McNeil (84), The Centrum (84) score higher nearby.
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