Is Whittier Heights safe?
Colleyville, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Whittier Heights as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Whittier Heights
“Go. Whittier Heights in Colleyville is an exceptionally safe, affluent residential enclave in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Violent crime is virtually nonexistent, and visitors will experience complete peace of mind while exploring the neighborhood and surrounding parks.”
About the area
Whittier Heights is an upscale suburban neighborhood in Colleyville characterized by custom single-family homes, manicured lawns, and quiet cul-de-sacs. It is predominantly residential, offering an idyllic, peaceful environment with nearby access to premier shopping and dining corridors along Colleyville Boulevard and Glade Road.
- Affluent Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Whittier Heights
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 38/100
While no municipal bike-share system operates in Colleyville, cyclists can connect to scenic local trail segments like the Cotton Belt Trail running nearby along regional corridors.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent and property crime rates rank among the lowest in both Texas and the United States
- Extremely affluent demographic base with median household incomes well over $180,000 and high homeownership
- Pristine neighborhood maintenance, mature landscaping, and active local municipal services
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with almost no commercial amenities directly within walking distance
- Lack of public transit connections throughout the immediate municipality
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle burglary or porch theft common to low-density suburban areas
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in Whittier Heights and across Colleyville, with no encampments or panhandling present in the community.
What Whittier Heights is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and tending to yards with zero safety concerns.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet suburban streets with light local traffic and kids playing outdoors.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and well-lit by residential fixtures, offering a very safe environment for an evening walk.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with virtually no pedestrian or vehicular traffic, feeling exceptionally secure.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is essentially non-existent in Colleyville; the regional Trinity Metro does not operate fixed bus routes here, though the Grapevine/Main Street TEXRail commuter rail station is roughly a 10-minute drive northeast.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, with ample residential street parking and spacious, complimentary parking lots at all nearby shopping plazas.
Things to do in Whittier Heights
- Stroll or jog through the shaded multi-use trails at nearby McPherson Park
- Browse boutique shops and upscale dining at The Village at Colleyville
- Enjoy the playgrounds, splash pad, and fishing ponds at Colleyville City Park
Local favorites
- Market Street · Gourmet Grocery & Cafe · 4.6★ (1820)Upscale regional supermarket offering artisanal bakery items, specialty groceries, and prepared gourmet meals.
- Next Bistro · Fine Dining · 4.7★ (410)Refined bistro serving innovative seafood, steaks, and an extensive global wine selection.
- Benny's Cafe · American Diner · 4.6★ (1150)Beloved local breakfast and lunch staple serving hearty omelets, pancakes, and classic comfort fare.
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Common questions about Whittier Heights
Is Whittier Heights safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Whittier Heights a good place to live?
On safety, Whittier Heights scores 95/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Whittier Heights?
Walk score 24/100 and bike score 38/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Whittier Heights are safer?
Southlake Hills (97), Montclair Parc (97), Old Union (Southlake) (96) score higher nearby.
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