Is VENTANA safe?
Dallas, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates VENTANA as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on VENTANA
“Go. Ventana is a calm, upscale North Dallas neighborhood that offers a safe and clean environment for visitors and residents alike. Violent crime is rare within this enclave, though standard urban vigilance is advised regarding vehicle security along perimeter commercial thoroughfares.”
About the area
Ventana is a quiet, well-maintained residential pocket in North Dallas, situated near the Meadow Road corridor and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas. It features upscale multi-family residences, senior living communities, and tree-lined streets, offering a suburban pace just minutes from major North Dallas retail hubs.
- Quiet & Upscale
- Car-Dependent
- Healthcare Hub Adjacent
- Suburban Enclave
Walking and biking in VENTANA
Walk score: 44/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no active municipal bike-share program, but cyclists enjoy convenient connection points to the paved SoPac Trail and Harry S. Moss Park trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to the broader Dallas metropolitan average
- High household income levels and well-funded community infrastructure with private security presence
- Immediate access to premier healthcare institutions, notably Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
- Well-maintained properties with active property management and low vacancy
Cons
- Incidents of property crime, primarily vehicle burglaries, in surface parking lots along major arteries
- Car-dependent layout with high-speed traffic along adjacent frontage roads and thoroughfares
- Proximity to higher-crime commercial strips along eastern access corridors
Homelessness: Homelessness is minimal within the residential core of Ventana, though individuals experiencing homelessness and occasional panhandling can be observed near highway underpasses along US-75 and around the Walnut Hill DART station.
What VENTANA is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with residents walking dogs and low residential traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with regular activity centered around residential complexes and medical offices.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet atmosphere with well-illuminated residential entries and minimal foot traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet and generally secure, though pedestrian presence is almost nonexistent on outer perimeter roads.
Transit, parking and getting around
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) provides light rail service via the nearby Walnut Hill Station and Park Lane Station on the Red and Orange lines, supplemented by local bus routes along Walnut Hill Lane and Meadow Road.
Parking is readily available, with ample private residential garages, surface lots, and free street parking on designated residential side streets.
Things to do in VENTANA
- Explore the nearby nature and singletrack mountain biking paths at Harry S. Moss Park
- Enjoy high-end shopping, art installations, and dining at nearby NorthPark Center
- Walk or cycle along the paved SoPac Trail connecting North Dallas to White Rock Lake
Local favorites
- Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods · Gourmet Grocery & Beverage · 4.5★ (1150)A massive outpost offering an extensive selection of specialty wines, spirits, and imported gourmet foods.
- Cindi's NY Deli & Restaurant · Deli & Diner · 4.5★ (2400)A beloved local staple serving authentic New York-style deli sandwiches, knishes, and all-day breakfast.
- Sevy's Grill · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (1050)An established neighborhood fine-dining venue known for wood-fired steaks, seafood, and warm hospitality.
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Common questions about VENTANA
Is VENTANA safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is VENTANA a good place to live?
On safety, VENTANA scores 78/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is VENTANA?
Walk score 44/100 and bike score 48/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near VENTANA are safer?
University Park (TX) (95), The Village Hill (82), The Village Lakes (82) score higher nearby.
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