Is Van Zandt Farms safe?
Fort Worth, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Van Zandt Farms as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Van Zandt Farms
“Go. Van Zandt Farms is an exceptionally safe, quiet master-planned suburban community in North Fort Worth with very low violent and property crime rates. There are virtually no safety hazards for visitors, though you will definitely need a personal vehicle to get around.”
About the area
Van Zandt Farms is an established, family-oriented residential neighborhood situated in North Fort Worth near Keller. It features clean streets, single-family brick homes, cul-de-sacs, and modest neighborhood green spaces. Visitors typically come to stay with friends and family or to use it as a quiet base while exploring the greater Alliance and DFW metroplex.
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet Suburb
- Car-Dependent
- Safe & Residential
Walking and biking in Van Zandt Farms
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 35/100
There are no public bike-share stations available, but neighborhood streets are low-speed and safe for casual cycling, with connections to the nearby Arcadia Trail paved greenway.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low rates of violent crime and low incidence of general property crime
- High household incomes, high homeownership rates, and well-maintained residential properties
- Peaceful, low-traffic environment ideal for families and safe neighborhood walks
- Convenient driving access to major shopping, dining, and medical hubs in the Alliance corridor
Cons
- Strictly car-dependent layout with no commercial amenities inside the subdivision
- Absence of direct public transit access or nearby light rail connectivity
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like unlocked vehicle break-ins common to quiet suburbs
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a factor in Van Zandt Farms. There are no homeless shelters, services, or encampments within the subdivision.
What Van Zandt Farms is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and commuting out of the neighborhood with total safety.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet, seeing school traffic and children playing safely in yards and cul-de-sacs.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Serene and relaxing with families out for strolls and negligible safety concerns.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet with almost no street activity; completely safe though typical suburban property precautions apply.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is virtually no public transit service in Van Zandt Farms. Trinity Metro does not operate regular fixed bus routes into this subdivision, and the nearest commuter rail stops (such as the TEXRail Iron Horse or North Side stations) require a 15- to 20-minute drive.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with wide residential roads allowing free street parking alongside private driveways and multi-car garages.
Things to do in Van Zandt Farms
- Take a relaxing walk or jog through the neighborhood's quiet tree-lined streets and pocket parks
- Head just south to the Arcadia Trail Park network for miles of paved biking and walking paths
- Drive a few minutes west to Alliance Town Center for dining, shopping, and movie theaters
Local favorites
- Summer Moon Coffee · Coffee Shop · 4.6★ (480)Popular regional coffee spot known for its wood-fired roasted beans and signature sweet cream Moon Milk.
- Seven Mile Cafe · Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant · 4.5★ (2150)Lively daytime eatery serving gourmet pancakes, benedicts, vegan specialties, and specialty espresso drinks.
- FnG Eats · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (1220)Neighborhood scratch-kitchen eatery in nearby Keller serving upscale comfort food, steaks, and craft cocktails.
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Common questions about Van Zandt Farms
Is Van Zandt Farms safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Van Zandt Farms a good place to live?
On safety, Van Zandt Farms scores 90/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Van Zandt Farms?
Walk score 18/100 and bike score 35/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Van Zandt Farms are safer?
Central Haslet (91) score higher nearby.
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