Is Zita safe?
Amarillo, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Zita as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Zita
“Go. Zita is a quiet, low-crime suburban and semi-rural area situated on the southern outskirts of Amarillo. Visitors will experience a calm, secure environment with minimal safety concerns beyond standard vehicle locking precautions.”
About the area
Positioned along Amarillo's expanding southern fringe in Randall County, Zita features a mix of newer master-planned subdivisions, spacious acreage properties, and neighborhood commercial strips. It offers a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere removed from the hustle and higher crime rates of the urban core.
- Suburban / Semi-Rural
- Quiet & Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Zita
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 22/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations or dedicated bike lanes on major arterials; cycling is best restricted to quiet residential subdivision streets.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to Amarillo municipal averages
- Solid economic stability characterized by high homeownership rates and above-average household incomes
- Quiet, low-density environment with well-kept residential properties and low vacancy
Cons
- Completely car-dependent layout with minimal pedestrian infrastructure
- Sparse sidewalks and limited street lighting along rural-edge connecting roads
- Isolated opportunistic vehicle break-ins typical of sprawling suburban perimeters
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Zita, as shelters, encampments, and support services are located miles away in central and downtown Amarillo.
What Zita is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very safe and tranquil with light school and commuter traffic moving through the main thoroughfares.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and quiet with normal neighborhood activity and sparse pedestrian foot traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful and secure as residential streets settle down for the night with virtually no foot traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and safe, though long unlit stretches between subdivisions require attentiveness when driving.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is virtually nonexistent in this peripheral area, as Amarillo City Transit (ACT) fixed bus routes do not extend into the outer Zita limits.
Parking is free, abundant, and easily accessible across all private driveways and large commercial strip mall lots.
Things to do in Zita
- Play a round of golf at the nearby Comanche Trail Golf Complex
- Enjoy outdoor walking trails, playgrounds, and fishing at Comanche Trail Park
- Sample regional Texas and Cajun cuisine along the South Western Street dining corridor
Local favorites
- The Drunken Oyster · Cajun Restaurant · 4.5★ (1820)Vibrant establishment offering upscale Cajun seafood, fresh oysters, and craft cocktails in a themed setting.
- Girasol Cafe & Bakery · Bakery & Cafe · 4.6★ (760)Charming breakfast and brunch favorite serving made-from-scratch pastries, sandwiches, and specialty coffee.
- Sunday's Kitchen · Southern Restaurant · 4.7★ (430)Down-home neighborhood eatery dishing out flavorful Southern staples, gumbo, and comfort food.
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Common questions about Zita
Is Zita safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Zita a good place to live?
On safety, Zita scores 84/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Zita?
Walk score 12/100 and bike score 22/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Zita are safer?
Zita scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
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