Pflugerville, TX Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Pflugerville Crime & Safety

Is Pflugerville, TX safe in 2026?

Pflugerville ranks as Very Safe with an overall city-wide grade of A — a distinction earned by fewer than 10% of U.S. cities its size. Every single one of the four neighborhoods analyzed on our crime map received an A-range grade, meaning 100% of Pflugerville neighborhoods fall into the "safe" category. For context, the national average for cities with similar population density (around 961 residents per square mile) typically sees 20–40% of neighborhoods graded B or lower. Pflugerville's across-the-board A grades make it a genuine statistical outlier in a positive sense. Families, retirees, and young professionals consistently cite safety as a top reason for relocating here from the broader Austin metro area.

What is the crime rate in Pflugerville compared to similar cities?

Pflugerville earns an overall crime grade of A-, placing it well above average for Texas suburbs of comparable size. All four neighborhoods tracked on our map — Blackhawk, Falcon Pointe, Highland Park, and Heatherwilde — received grades of A or A+, with zero neighborhoods graded B, C, D, or F. That means 100% of analyzed neighborhoods are classified as safe, compared to a typical suburban city where only 50–70% of neighborhoods reach that threshold. The city's low poverty rate of 4.8% and strong median household income of $95,471 correlate directly with reduced property and violent crime risk, according to widely cited criminological research.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Pflugerville?

Based on 2026 crime map data, the safest neighborhoods in Pflugerville are:

• Blackhawk — Grade: A+. Home to roughly 5,338 residents with a median household income of $137,203, Blackhawk is Pflugerville's largest analyzed neighborhood and its joint-safest. Its combination of high income, master-planned layout, and active HOA community contributes to its top-tier safety profile.
• Falcon Pointe — Grade: A+. With a median income of $148,544 — the highest of any neighborhood on our map — and a population of about 2,007, Falcon Pointe is Pflugerville's most affluent and statistically safest neighborhood per capita.
• Highland Park — Grade: A+. A community of approximately 2,207 residents with a median income of $97,529, Highland Park earns its A+ through consistently low incident rates across all tracked crime categories.
• Heatherwilde — Grade: A. With around 2,213 residents and a median income of $99,493, Heatherwilde is the only neighborhood graded A rather than A+, making it the relatively higher-crime area in Pflugerville — though an A grade still represents an excellent safety record by any regional or national benchmark.

Notably, even the lowest-graded neighborhood (Heatherwilde at A) would rank among the safest neighborhoods in most other Texas cities.

Is Pflugerville a good place to live for families in 2026?

The data strongly supports Pflugerville as a top-tier family destination. Consider these key figures together: a city-wide safety grade of A, a median home value of $252,159 (attainable for households earning near the city median), a median household income of $95,471, and a poverty rate of just 4.8%. The unemployment rate of 4.8% reflects a stable local economy bolstered by proximity to Austin's tech corridor. All four neighborhoods on our crime map — Blackhawk, Falcon Pointe, Highland Park, and Heatherwilde — scored A or A+, meaning families can feel confident about safety regardless of which part of Pflugerville they choose. The median rent of $1,401 also offers a reasonable entry point for renters before committing to homeownership in the area.

Which Pflugerville neighborhood has the highest income and how does that relate to safety?

Falcon Pointe leads all Pflugerville neighborhoods with a median household income of $148,544, followed by Blackhawk at $137,203. Both neighborhoods earned A+ safety grades — the highest possible rating on our scale. This correlation is consistent with broader criminological data: neighborhoods with median incomes above $120,000 tend to experience significantly lower rates of both property crime and violent crime. Highland Park ($97,529) and Heatherwilde ($99,493) sit closer to the city median of $95,471 and earned grades of A+ and A respectively, further reinforcing that Pflugerville's safety advantage extends well beyond just its wealthiest enclaves. In short, 100% of neighborhoods analyzed are safe regardless of income tier within this city.

How does Pflugerville's population density affect crime?

At 961 residents per square mile, Pflugerville sits in a moderate-density range — denser than rural Texas towns but far less congested than urban Austin neighborhoods that can exceed 5,000 residents per square mile. Research consistently shows that crime rates tend to rise with population density beyond certain thresholds. Pflugerville's density appears to sit in a "sweet spot": dense enough to support walkable amenities and active community engagement (both of which deter crime), but not so dense as to create the anonymity and resource strain associated with higher urban crime rates. The result is a city where all four analyzed neighborhoods — Blackhawk, Falcon Pointe, Highland Park, and Heatherwilde — earned grades of A or A+, with 0% of neighborhoods falling below a B grade.