Is Wooten safe?
Austin, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Wooten as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Wooten
“Go. Wooten is an established, peaceful North Austin neighborhood offering a safe and convenient residential base with quick access to central dining and highways. The interior streets are secure and quiet, though standard urban caution is recommended along the busy retail corridors of North Lamar and US-183.”
About the area
Wooten is a post-war suburban neighborhood in North-Central Austin filled with mid-century ranch homes, mature shade trees, and local parks. Bounded by major arterials, it balances a low-key community atmosphere with immediate access to diverse dining and shopping options along Anderson Lane and Burnet Road.
- Quiet Residential
- Mid-Century Ranches
- Car-Dependent
- Suburban Feel
Walking and biking in Wooten
Walk score: 58/100 · Bike score: 62/100
While internal roads lack dedicated bike lanes, they feature low vehicle speeds suitable for cycling, connecting south toward the Shoal Creek and Crestview bikeways.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low violent crime rate across the interior residential blocks.
- Well-maintained, high-demand housing stock with steady community investment.
- Strategic central-north location providing rapid highway and arterial access.
Cons
- Higher rates of vehicle break-ins and property crime along perimeter retail strips.
- Limited continuous sidewalk network throughout the interior residential grid.
- Heavier traffic noise and transient activity near the US-183 and North Lamar borders.
Homelessness: Homelessness is virtually nonexistent inside the residential core, but individuals and temporary encampments are occasionally visible near the US-183 overpasses and along North Lamar Boulevard.
What Wooten is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very peaceful with light school traffic, joggers, and neighbors walking dogs under shaded residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe across residential streets, with steady commercial activity picking up along perimeter roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Pleasant and relaxed as residents return home and dining hubs on Anderson Lane become lively.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally quiet and low-incident, though side streets are dimly lit and commercial borders warrant situational awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
CapMetro serves the area via local bus routes 324 and 383, and the CapMetro Rail Crestview Station is located roughly 1.5 miles south.
Free and abundant curbside street parking is the norm throughout residential streets, with large free surface parking lots at all border shopping centers.
Things to do in Wooten
- Relax, walk dogs, or enjoy the sports courts at Wooten Neighborhood Park.
- Sample diverse international cuisine and specialty grocers along North Lamar Boulevard.
- Explore mid-century vintage stores and local eateries along nearby Burnet Road.
Local favorites
- Eldorado Cafe · Mexican Restaurant · 4.7★ (2800)Beloved neighborhood staple serving creative Mexican comfort food, signature salsas, and craft cocktails.
- Top Notch Hamburgers · Hamburger Restaurant · 4.5★ (3400)Iconic vintage 1970s drive-in destination famous for charcoal-grilled burgers and retro charm.
- Shu Shu's Asian Cuisine · Asian Fusion Restaurant · 4.6★ (750)Casual neighborhood favorite serving fresh, made-to-order Chinese and Asian fusion favorites.
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Common questions about Wooten
Is Wooten safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Wooten a good place to live?
On safety, Wooten scores 74/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Wooten?
Walk score 58/100 and bike score 62/100. Some errands can be done on foot.
Which areas near Wooten are safer?
Lantana Trace (91), North Shoal Creek (86), Crestview (Austin) (85) score higher nearby.
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