Is Bluemont safe?
Arlington, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Bluemont as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Bluemont
“Go. Bluemont is an exceptionally safe, affluent, and tranquil residential neighborhood in Arlington. Visitors can comfortably explore its extensive park systems, multi-use trails, and local eateries at any hour.”
About the area
Bluemont is a picturesque residential community in Arlington, known for its historic bungalows, quiet tree-lined streets, and direct access to major greenways. Located just west of the bustling Ballston corridor, it offers a peaceful suburban atmosphere with easy connections to urban dining and retail.
- Family-Friendly
- Historic / Tree-Lined
- Green & Outdoorsy
- Peaceful Suburb
Walking and biking in Bluemont
Walk score: 72/100 · Bike score: 85/100
Bluemont is a major cycling hub where the Custis Trail connects directly into the 45-mile W&OD Trail, supported by multiple Capital Bikeshare docking stations.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low violent and property crime rates compared to state and national averages.
- High median household incomes and negligible poverty rates supporting well-maintained public spaces.
- Direct junction access to premier regional trail networks including the W&OD and Custis Trails.
- Well-funded municipal infrastructure, active community policing, and highly rated park facilities.
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins or package thefts typical of quiet suburban pockets.
- Rush-hour traffic congestion and vehicle noise along Wilson Boulevard and Washington Boulevard.
- Limited commercial nightlife within the neighborhood interior, requiring travel to nearby Ballston or Clarendon.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Bluemont, with encampments and panhandling virtually nonexistent within the neighborhood.
What Bluemont is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Crisp and active with neighborhood runners, dog walkers, and cyclists heading along the trail corridors.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and peaceful with families in the parks and light foot traffic near Wilson Boulevard shops.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Relaxed and pleasant as residents stroll along well-lit sidewalks or gather at local pizzerias.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and sleepy with virtually no street disturbance, feeling completely safe to navigate.
Transit, parking and getting around
Arlington Transit (ART) routes 41, 42, and 75 alongside WMATA Metrobus lines run along Wilson Boulevard, and the Ballston-MU Metrorail station (Orange and Silver lines) is about a 15-to-20-minute walk east.
Residential street parking is readily available and generally free, though daytime parking permits are enforced on select blocks near commercial areas and park trailheads.
Things to do in Bluemont
- Stroll through the scenic rose gardens and azalea collections at Bon Air Park.
- Bike, run, or rollerblade at the intersection of the Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) and Custis Trails.
- Play tennis, pickleball, or disc golf on the extensive courts at Bluemont Park.
Local favorites
- Pupatella · Pizza Restaurant · 4.6★ (3550)Acclaimed Vera Pizza Napoletana certified pizzeria serving wood-fired pies, fried arancini, and Italian craft beers.
- La Union Restaurant · Salvadoran & Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (430)Longstanding neighborhood staple known for authentic handmade pupusas, fajitas, and welcoming service.
- Tacos El Charrito Caminante · Mexican Taqueria · 4.7★ (320)Unassuming counter-serve spot dishing out generous, authentic Mexican tacos, tortas, and burritos.
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.