Is Woods on LaMonte safe?
Houston, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Woods on LaMonte as “Caution”.
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Gogo's take on Woods on LaMonte
“Go with care. Woods on LaMonte is a modest, tree-lined residential community offering quiet living, but it sits adjacent to commercial corridors with noticeable property crime. Visitors should exercise standard urban precautions, particularly securing valuables in parked vehicles and remaining attentive after dark.”
About the area
Woods on LaMonte is a mature, condominium- and apartment-heavy enclave in Northwest Houston situated just west of Oak Forest. It provides a relatively tranquil, leafy residential pocket with rapid highway connectivity to US-290 and the 610 Loop.
- Suburban Pocket
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Canopied
Walking and biking in Woods on LaMonte
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
Dedicated on-street bike lanes are sparse locally, but the extensive White Oak Bayou Greenway trail system is accessible approximately two miles east at TC Jester Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Plentiful mature trees and quiet internal complex streets away from main arterial traffic
- Affordable residential options compared to neighboring high-value Oak Forest subdivisions
- Direct and quick driving access to major regional thoroughfares like US-290 and Loop 610
Cons
- Elevated risk of auto theft, burglary, and vehicle break-ins common to surface parking lots in this corridor
- Lower median household income and higher surrounding rental density than adjacent single-family neighborhoods
- Virtually no walkable commercial retail, grocery stores, or dining within the interior residential footprint
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is uncommon within the interior residential blocks of the community, but transient activity and panhandling occasionally occur near major intersections on Antoine Drive and US-290.
What Woods on LaMonte is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm as residents depart for work, feeling safe for neighborhood strolls within the residential pocket.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet with minimal pedestrian movement; overall daylight safety is good within the community perimeter.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity winds down as residents return home, though vigilance is recommended in unlit parking areas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets become isolated with diminished lighting, making walking alone along outer connector roads inadvisable.
Transit, parking and getting around
METRO Houston operates local bus routes (such as Route 85 on Antoine and Route 40 on W 43rd) nearby, though there is no direct METRORail light rail access in this part of northwest Houston.
Parking is mostly handled via private surface lots and assigned carports for residential complexes, with free but restricted curb parking along La Monte Lane.
Things to do in Woods on LaMonte
- Spend an afternoon enjoying the disc golf course and walking paths at nearby TC Jester Park
- Sample local craft brews and pub fare at the spacious Karbach Brewing Co. biergarten just south
- Explore authentic neighborhood taquerias and Latin American eateries along nearby Antoine Drive
Local favorites
- Karbach Brewing Co. · Brewery & Restaurant · 4.6★ (7500)Popular local craft brewery featuring a large restaurant, taproom, and lively outdoor patio.
- Hughie's Tavern & Vietnamese Grille · Vietnamese-American Restaurant · 4.6★ (2100)Neighborhood gathering spot serving craft beer, banh mi, and classic Vietnamese comfort dishes.
- Tacos El Bigotes · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (1150)Laid-back taqueria serving authentic street-style tacos, tortas, and hearty breakfast platters.
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Common questions about Woods on LaMonte
Is Woods on LaMonte safe to walk at night?
Take care after dark: stick to lit main streets or take a ride.
Is Woods on LaMonte a good place to live?
On safety, Woods on LaMonte scores 64/100 — below average, so visit at different times of day before deciding to move.
How walkable is Woods on LaMonte?
Walk score 42/100 and bike score 48/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Woods on LaMonte are safer?
Timbergrove Point (83), Candlelight Woods (83), Village of Oak Forest (81) score higher nearby.
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