Is Walnut Place safe?
Austin, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Walnut Place as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Walnut Place
“Go with care. Walnut Place is primarily a quiet, working-class residential neighborhood in Northeast Austin that is safe for routine daytime visits. Exercising standard urban precautions is advised, particularly along commercial edges and highway frontage roads after dark where property crimes are more common.”
About the area
Walnut Place is a modest, diverse neighborhood in Northeast Austin bordered by US-183 and US-290 corridors. The area consists mostly of mid-century single-family homes, modest apartment communities, and nearby commercial distribution hubs. It serves primarily as a residential pocket with convenient highway access to Central and East Austin.
- Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Working-Class
- Diverse
Walking and biking in Walnut Place
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 49/100
City bikeshare docks are not available in Walnut Place, but cyclists can reach the Southern Walnut Creek Trail network via short rides on connecting side streets.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Relatively peaceful interior residential streets with low violent crime rates.
- Convenient driving access to US-183, US-290, and the nearby Walnut Creek trail network.
- Culturally diverse community with authentic, budget-friendly international dining options.
Cons
- Elevated rate of auto theft and property crime along adjacent commercial corridors.
- Incomplete sidewalk networks and poorly lit residential corridors limit nighttime walkability.
- Proximity to major freeways brings persistent background traffic noise.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior neighborhood streets, but occasional panhandling and small encampments occur under the highway overpasses along US-183 and US-290.
What Walnut Place is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and safe, with standard morning commute traffic and residents walking pets or heading to school.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet in residential quarters with steady commercial traffic along surrounding thoroughfares.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Generally tranquil, though unlit street segments warrant standard vigilance when walking.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are largely deserted; driving is recommended due to opportunistic property crimes along main roads.
Transit, parking and getting around
CapMetro operates local bus service through the perimeter via Route 10 and Route 339, though there is no direct rail connection; the nearest CapMetro Rail station is Crestview Station roughly 3.5 miles west.
Free, unrestricted street parking is widely available throughout residential blocks, and local strip centers provide ample complimentary surface lot parking.
Things to do in Walnut Place
- Access the paved cycling and walking paths at the nearby Southern Walnut Creek Trail trailhead.
- Enjoy family recreation and sports courts at nearby Dottie Jordan Neighborhood Park.
- Explore authentic international grocery markets and taco stands along the Cameron Road corridor.
Local favorites
- Ken's Subs, Tacos & More · Deli & Taco Restaurant · 4.7★ (780)Longtime local staple serving hearty breakfast tacos, cheesesteaks, and deli sandwiches.
- El Mercado North · Tex-Mex Restaurant · 4.3★ (1850)Vibrant and casual neighborhood restaurant known for classic Tex-Mex plates and margaritas.
- Taqueria Arandinas · Mexican Restaurant · 4.2★ (920)Unassuming eatery offering traditional Jalisco-style tacos, caldos, and homemade tortillas.
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Common questions about Walnut Place
Is Walnut Place safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Walnut Place a good place to live?
On safety, Walnut Place scores 68/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Walnut Place?
Walk score 42/100 and bike score 49/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Walnut Place are safer?
Sprinkle (73), Sprinkle Corner (72), Daffan Gin Park (Austin) (72) score higher nearby.
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