Is Verrado Estates safe?
Lubbock, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Verrado Estates as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Verrado Estates
“Go. Verrado Estates is an exceptionally safe, upscale residential community in southwest Lubbock characterized by virtually nonexistent violent crime and peaceful surroundings. While completely car-dependent with zero commercial activity inside the development, visitors will find a secure, well-maintained, and quiet estate environment.”
About the area
Verrado Estates is an exclusive master-planned neighborhood located on the southwestern fringe of the Lubbock metro, known for custom luxury homes on expansive acreage lots. The area offers an open, country-estate ambiance paired with private community amenities like a clubhouse and park. Commercial amenities, dining, and retail hubs are located a short drive north along Slide Road and 114th Street.
- Affluent
- Sprawling Estates
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Verrado Estates
Walk score: 8/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no bike-share stations or dedicated municipal bike paths connecting to city greenways, though internal subdivision roads are safe for recreational cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low violent and property crime rates compared to city and national averages
- Affluent demographic profile with high household incomes and near-universal homeownership
- Private, low-traffic residential streets with large lot buffers and community clubhouse facilities
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with no walkable retail, dining, or grocery options
- Lack of continuous sidewalks or bike infrastructure connecting to the rest of Lubbock
- Sparse street lighting on bordering arterial county roads after dark
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not present in Verrado Estates; shelters and supportive services are concentrated in central and downtown Lubbock.
What Verrado Estates is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and bright with residents heading out for commutes or jogging down wide residential lanes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with minimal vehicle traffic outside of local deliveries and maintenance crews.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Relaxed and secure as neighbors return home to enjoy open West Texas sunset views.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and silent with almost no activity, remaining exceptionally safe despite sparse street lighting.
Transit, parking and getting around
Citibus provides public transit in Lubbock, but its fixed routes do not extend to Verrado Estates, and the metro area lacks passenger rail or BRT service.
Parking is completely hassle-free with extensive private driveways and unrestricted curbside parking along broad neighborhood streets.
Things to do in Verrado Estates
- Hit golf balls and enjoy casual outdoor patio games at The Range on 114th Street.
- Take a quiet morning jog or walk along the wide, low-traffic estate loops.
- Utilize the community clubhouse, swimming pool, and tennis courts when visiting resident hosts.
Local favorites
- The Range · Driving Range & Grill · 4.6★ (1400)A popular lighted golf driving range featuring casual eats, craft beers, and outdoor yard games.
- Las Brisas Southwest Steakhouse · Steakhouse · 4.4★ (1100)Refined dining venue serving high-end steaks, seafood, and fine wines in Southwest Lubbock.
- Table 82 · American Restaurant · 4.2★ (820)Contemporary eatery and bar offering wood-fired pizzas, hearty entrees, and patio seating.
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Common questions about Verrado Estates
Is Verrado Estates safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Verrado Estates a good place to live?
On safety, Verrado Estates scores 92/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Verrado Estates?
Walk score 8/100 and bike score 24/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Verrado Estates are safer?
Verrado Estates scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
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