Is Avery safe?
Rockville, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Avery as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Avery
“Go. Avery is a quiet, exceptionally safe suburban enclave nestled near scenic parklands in Rockville. Visitors will find minimal safety concerns and a peaceful environment ideal for outdoor recreation.”
About the area
Avery is a leafy residential community in eastern Rockville, bordered by vast green spaces like Rock Creek Regional Park and Lake Frank. It is defined by mid-century single-family homes, quiet cul-de-sacs, and proximity to major Montgomery County commuter corridors.
- Quiet Suburban
- Park-Adjacent
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Avery
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 42/100
While Capital Bikeshare stations are scarce in the immediate residential blocks, the area offers excellent recreational cycling access to the Rock Creek Hiker-Biker Trail network.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to national and state averages
- High median household incomes well exceeding $130,000 and low poverty rates
- Direct neighborhood access to extensive trail systems and nature preserves
- Well-maintained single-family housing stock with high homeownership
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with very few commercial amenities within walking distance
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins along trailheads and residential driveways
- Limited street lighting along park-adjacent roads during nighttime hours
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Avery, with services and encampments situated further south and west along major commercial transit hubs in Rockville.
What Avery is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers, joggers, and commuters heading toward Norbeck Road and MD-355.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with minimal street activity outside of park visitors and delivery vehicles.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and serene as residents return home, remaining very safe for evening strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Dark and very quiet with virtually no pedestrian foot traffic, posing very low risk but requiring standard awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is serviced by Ride On Montgomery County buses (Routes 48 and 49 along nearby major arteries); the Rockville and Twinbrook Metro stations on the Red Line are a 10-to-15 minute drive away.
Residential street parking is readily available and free throughout the neighborhood, and park trailheads offer free dedicated parking lots.
Things to do in Avery
- Hike or birdwatch along the scenic Lake Frank Trail in Rock Creek Regional Park
- Explore the open meadows and paved paths at nearby Redgate Park
- Play a round of golf or practice your swing at Needwood Golf Course
Local favorites
- Baja Fresh · Mexican Restaurant · 4.1★ (320)Reliable fast-casual eatery serving burritos, tacos, and fresh salsa near the neighborhood corridor.
- Needwood Golf Course Clubhouse · Golf & Dining · 4.3★ (460)Public golf course clubhouse offering equipment rentals, a pro shop, and casual snack bar fare.
- Mimi's Kitchen · Chinese Restaurant · 4.4★ (210)Popular local spot offering classic Chinese takeout and homestyle dishes.
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.