Is Turnersville safe?
Austin, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Turnersville as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Turnersville
“Go. Turnersville is a quiet, semi-rural and emerging exurban community in far southern Travis County with very low rates of violent crime. Visitors should expect wide-open spaces, sprawling subdivisions, and minimal foot traffic rather than traditional city amenities. A vehicle is completely essential to navigate the area.”
About the area
Turnersville is a historically rural crossroads community southeast of Austin near Buda and Creedmoor that is rapidly transitioning into master-planned residential tracts. The atmosphere is calm, open, and residential, marked by ranchettes alongside new housing developments. It offers scenic Texas Hill Country fringe landscapes and easy highway connectivity to greater Austin.
- Semi-Rural
- Exurban
- Car-Dependent
- Developing Suburb
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Turnersville
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes, protected paths, or bike-share stations in Turnersville, and cycling along narrow rural connector roads requires caution due to vehicular speeds.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to Austin's urban core
- High rates of homeownership and stable residential communities
- Peaceful, low-density rural-suburban atmosphere with minimal congestion
- Convenient highway access to SH 130 and Interstate 35 corridors
Cons
- Occasional property crimes, contractor equipment theft, and vehicle burglaries on construction fringes
- Almost entirely car-dependent with virtually no sidewalks or pedestrian infrastructure
- High-speed two-lane roads with narrow shoulders creating hazardous pedestrian conditions
- Very limited dining, entertainment, and commercial services within direct neighborhood boundaries
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in Turnersville, as unhoused populations and support services are concentrated further north along Austin's urban highway corridors.
What Turnersville is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with light residential commuter traffic heading toward regional highways.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and bright with construction and local utility traffic along the primary thoroughfares.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and tranquil with dark, open skies and virtually no street-level disturbances.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and very dark along rural roads; personal safety remains high though walking at night is impractical due to lack of streetlights.
Transit, parking and getting around
Turnersville is not directly served by CapMetro public transit. The nearest transit connections and Park & Ride facilities are located miles away along the I-35 corridor in South Austin or nearby park-and-ride lots.
Parking is exceptionally easy and universally free, with abundant private driveways, open lot parking at local businesses, and no metered zones.
Things to do in Turnersville
- Explore the nearby historic town of Buda's downtown shops and eateries just minutes away
- Enjoy outdoor sports and walking trails at nearby Buda Sportsplex
- Take a scenic drive along FM 1327 and Turnersville Road taking in the farmlands and open Texas skies
Local favorites
- Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.5★ (3200)Famed local smokehouse serving signature barbecue tacos and brisket just outside the neighborhood borders.
- Willie's Joint Bar and Grill · Bar & Grill · 4.4★ (1150)Lively outdoor gathering spot nearby featuring burgers, draft beers, and live country music.
- Nate's Buda · Coffee Shop & Bar · 4.7★ (480)Cozy community hangout offering specialty coffees, craft beer, and casual light fare.
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Common questions about Turnersville
Is Turnersville safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Turnersville a good place to live?
On safety, Turnersville 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 Turnersville?
Walk score 12/100 and bike score 24/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Turnersville are safer?
Bradshaw Crossing (83) score higher nearby.
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