Is Aurora Hills safe?
Arlington, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Aurora Hills as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Aurora Hills
“Go. Aurora Hills is one of Arlington's safest and most desirable residential neighborhoods, offering peaceful, tree-lined streets alongside immediate access to National Landing and Pentagon City amenities. Visitors can explore comfortably day or night with minimal safety concerns beyond basic situational awareness.”
About the area
Aurora Hills is a quiet, affluent enclave of single-family homes and landscaped parks nestled just south of Pentagon City in Arlington. It combines a relaxed suburban neighborhood feel with close proximity to bustling commercial corridors, Reagan National Airport, and the D.C. core.
- Affluent Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined Streets
- Transit-Accessible
Walking and biking in Aurora Hills
Walk score: 72/100 · Bike score: 74/100
Capital Bikeshare stations are situated near the library and metro access points, providing swift connections to the Four Mile Run Trail and Mount Vernon Trail.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low, consistently tracking far below national and regional averages.
- High median household incomes exceeding $160,000 and strong homeownership contribute to well-maintained public spaces and properties.
- Convenient pedestrian access to major parks, transit hubs, and retail without the dense foot traffic of urban centers.
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins along border streets near commercial transit nodes.
- Aircraft noise from nearby Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport can be noticeable outdoors.
- Limited commercial dining and shopping directly within the residential core, requiring short walks to perimeter avenues.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential streets, though unhoused individuals may occasionally be seen around commercial transit plazas near Pentagon City.
What Aurora Hills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, dog walkers, and residents commuting on foot toward the metro.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and sunlit with families enjoying local playgrounds and low residential traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Warm and safe, with steady pedestrian movement toward 23rd Street dining options and park amenities.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very calm and quiet; residential roads are well-lit and secure, though standard awareness is always wise.
Transit, parking and getting around
WMATA Metrorail serves the area via the Pentagon City Station (Blue and Yellow lines), situated roughly a 10-minute walk north, complemented by multiple ART and Metrobus routes along S Hayes Street and S 23rd Street.
Residential street parking is readily available throughout the neighborhood, though some blocks require residential parking permits; metered spots and public garages are clustered around Pentagon City and 23rd Street.
Things to do in Aurora Hills
- Enjoy outdoor sports, tennis courts, and open green space at Virginia Highlands Park.
- Explore books and community events at the Aurora Hills Branch Library.
- Dine along the neighborhood's northern border on the eclectic 23rd Street South restaurant row.
Local favorites
- The Portofino Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (620)A long-running, family-owned institution serving classic regional Italian dishes in an intimate setting.
- Los Tios Grill · Tex-Mex Restaurant · 4.4★ (950)Lively neighborhood eatery offering generous portions of Salvadoran specialties and Tex-Mex classics.
- Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant · American Restaurant & Bar · 4.5★ (1750)A colorful, welcoming local establishment celebrated for its lively karaoke, drag bingo, and comfort food.
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.