Is Walnut Hills (Amarillo) safe?
Amarillo, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Walnut Hills (Amarillo) as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Walnut Hills (Amarillo)
“Go. Walnut Hills is a quiet, low-density residential community in northwest Amarillo that is safe for visitors and residential stays. While it lacks dedicated tourist destinations and requires standard precautions against opportunistic property crime, violent crime is low.”
About the area
Walnut Hills is an established suburban neighborhood in northwest Amarillo characterized by mid-century single-family ranch homes, wide residential lots, and mature trees. The area offers a tranquil Panhandle neighborhood feel while providing easy automotive access to medical districts, shopping corridors, and historic Route 66.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
- Mid-Century Residential
Walking and biking in Walnut Hills (Amarillo)
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 36/100
There is no public bike-share system in Amarillo, and while the quiet neighborhood streets can accommodate casual cycling, dedicated bike lanes are absent.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates than Amarillo's downtown and east-side neighborhoods
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes fostering neighborhood stability
- Quiet streets with low through-traffic and minimal commercial congestion
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property offenses such as vehicle break-ins and theft
- Substantial car dependency with virtually no walkable retail within neighborhood boundaries
- Limited continuous sidewalk infrastructure along residential roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the interior residential streets of Walnut Hills, with unhoused populations and social services primarily concentrated closer to downtown Amarillo and Amarillo Boulevard corridors.
What Walnut Hills (Amarillo) is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very peaceful with low traffic and occasional residents walking dogs or commuting to work.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with sparse residential activity and school-related traffic along edge arterials.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and secure as residents return home, though dim street lighting requires a flashlight if walking.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and largely deserted; while violent crime is rare, standard vigilance and locking vehicles is recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Amarillo City Transit (ACT) operates bus routes along peripheral corridors like Western Street and Amarillo Boulevard, though service is infrequent and does not penetrate residential side streets; Amarillo has no passenger rail system.
Parking is exceptionally easy with ample, free curbside parking along all residential roads, and homes feature dedicated driveways or carports.
Things to do in Walnut Hills (Amarillo)
- Take a short drive to the Don Harrington Discovery Center and Space Theater located nearby
- Stroll through the floral displays and conservatory at the Amarillo Botanical Gardens in adjacent Medi-Park
- Visit the iconic Cadillac Ranch public art installation located a short drive west along I-40
Local favorites
- Belmar Bakery & Cafe · Bakery · 4.6★ (1420)Longstanding local bakery known for fresh pastries, specialty cakes, cookies, and hearty cafe lunches.
- Youngblood's Cafe · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (2150)Beloved Panhandle diner serving classic chicken-fried steak, homestyle breakfasts, and Texas comfort food.
- The Potato Factory · American Restaurant · 4.3★ (710)Casual local staple famous for massive, loaded baked potatoes with diverse topping options.
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Common questions about Walnut Hills (Amarillo)
Is Walnut Hills (Amarillo) safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Walnut Hills (Amarillo) a good place to live?
On safety, Walnut Hills (Amarillo) scores 74/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Walnut Hills (Amarillo)?
Walk score 24/100 and bike score 36/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Walnut Hills (Amarillo) are safer?
Woodstone (Amarillo) (83), Mathis-Arden (78) score higher nearby.
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