Is Travis White safe?
El Paso, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Travis White as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Travis White
“Go. Travis White is a quiet, established residential neighborhood in East El Paso that offers a very safe and tranquil environment for visitors. While there are few traditional tourist landmarks within the residential streets, violent crime rates are exceptionally low and visitors only need to observe standard suburban precautions against opportunistic vehicle theft.”
About the area
Travis White is a mid-century suburban community in East El Paso centered around the community park of the same name. Featuring mature ranch-style homes, wide streets, and a calm family-friendly rhythm, it offers convenient access to authentic dining corridors along Trawood and Montwood Drives.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in Travis White
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no municipal bike-share system in this part of town, but flat residential streets allow for comfortable casual riding despite a lack of protected bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low rates of violent crime, aligning with El Paso's track record as one of America's safest major cities.
- High rate of established homeownership contributing to a stable and watchful neighborhood environment.
- Well-utilized community park offering green space, tennis courts, and recreational paths.
Cons
- Car-dependent layout with sparse commercial services inside the residential interior.
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as vehicle break-ins along busier border streets.
- Intermittent sidewalk coverage and limited street lighting on certain interior residential blocks.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent within the interior residential streets, with only infrequent panhandling occurring near major commercial intersections on surrounding thoroughfares.
What Travis White is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers and morning joggers around Travis White Park.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and sunny, experiencing light local traffic and standard school pickup activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-oriented, feeling very secure for an evening walk through the neighborhood.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet with minimal vehicle traffic and low activity; remains safe, though streets are dimly lit.
Transit, parking and getting around
Sun Metro operates local bus service in the area, with Route 51 and Route 52 running along Trawood and Montwood Drives; the nearest Sun Metro Brio rapid transit station is roughly two miles north on the Montana corridor.
Street parking throughout the residential streets is free, open, and readily available, while commercial plazas along Trawood Drive offer generous free surface parking.
Things to do in Travis White
- Walk, jog, or play tennis at Travis White Park.
- Explore authentic borderland dining and Mexican bakeries along Trawood Drive.
- Visit nearby Album Park (Eastwood Park) for open lawns and community recreation.
Local favorites
- Tacos Chinampa · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (1250)Beloved local taqueria serving authentic Mexican tacos, charro beans, and grilled meat platters.
- Matsuharu Japanese Restaurant · Japanese Restaurant · 4.6★ (680)Long-standing neighborhood favorite known for fresh sushi rolls, bento boxes, and teriyaki.
- Hillside Coffee and Donut Co. · Coffee Shop · 4.4★ (950)Modern cafe offering artisanal espresso drinks, gourmet donuts, and light breakfast bites.
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Common questions about Travis White
Is Travis White safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Travis White a good place to live?
On safety, Travis White scores 81/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Travis White?
Walk score 42/100 and bike score 48/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Travis White are safer?
Stonehaven (El Paso) (83), Eastwood Heights (El Paso) (83) score higher nearby.
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