Is Annandale Terrace safe?
Annandale, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Annandale Terrace as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Annandale Terrace
“Go. Annandale Terrace is a quiet, well-established suburban enclave in Fairfax County with low violent crime rates. Visitors can comfortably explore the residential streets and nearby bustling Koreatown dining strip with basic situational awareness.”
About the area
Annandale Terrace is a leafy residential neighborhood situated just moments away from the vibrant commercial center of Annandale. It offers a calm, family-oriented atmosphere with mid-century single-family homes alongside easy access to some of Northern Virginia's best international cuisine.
- Quiet Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Diverse Dining Hub
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Annandale Terrace
Walk score: 58/100 · Bike score: 46/100
Capital Bikeshare has limited docks along the main Annandale core, and local cycling is primarily restricted to neighborhood streets due to lack of protected bike lanes on major arterials.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates aligned with broader Fairfax County safety standards
- High rates of homeownership and well-maintained residential properties
- Immediate access to exceptional dining and retail along Little River Turnpike
Cons
- Occasional property crimes like vehicle break-ins near commercial corridors
- Suburban road design makes non-vehicular navigation challenging in spots
- Heavy arterial traffic along neighboring thoroughfares during rush hours
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the residential neighborhood, though occasional panhandling can be observed near major shopping center plazas and bus stops along Route 236.
What Annandale Terrace is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with neighbors walking dogs and commuters heading out along local residential roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet in the residential tracts with steady, energetic commercial traffic along the main peripheral arteries.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Vibrant and busy near local restaurants, while the interior residential streets stay calm and safe.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally very quiet and safe, though walking along unlit residential side streets or parking lots requires standard night vigilance.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit is provided by Fairfax Connector and Metrobus routes connecting to the Washington Metro; the nearest rail stations are East Falls Church and Dunn Loring-Merrifield on the Orange/Silver lines, roughly a 10-to-15 minute bus or car ride away.
Residential street parking is free and widely available, while commercial businesses offer dedicated, free surface parking lots.
Things to do in Annandale Terrace
- Explore the renowned Korean BBQ and Asian bakeries along the adjacent Little River Turnpike corridor
- Enjoy outdoor recreation and green space at nearby Mason District Park
- Browse specialty groceries and homewares at K Market or nearby ethnic markets
Local favorites
- Kogiya Korean BBQ · Korean Restaurant · 4.5★ (2350)Popular lively barbecue spot known for high-quality meats, combo platters, and tabletop grilling.
- Breeze Bakery Cafe · Bakery & Cafe · 4.4★ (1820)Spacious multi-level dessert cafe offering French-Korean pastries, bingsu, and specialty espresso.
- A&J Restaurant · Taiwanese Restaurant · 4.5★ (1100)Celebrated casual eatery serving authentic Taiwanese dim sum, spicy noodles, and beef pancakes.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.