Is Boulevard Estates safe?
Vienna, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Boulevard Estates as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Boulevard Estates
“Go. Boulevard Estates in Vienna is an exceptionally safe, quiet, and affluent residential community. Visitors face virtually no violent crime risks and can comfortably explore the neighborhood at any hour.”
About the area
Boulevard Estates is a tranquil suburban enclave located within the town boundaries of Vienna in Fairfax County. Featuring well-kept single-family homes, manicured lawns, and mature trees, it provides a peaceful residential backdrop just minutes from Vienna's historic center and commercial corridors.
- Quiet / Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Affluent
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Boulevard Estates
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 58/100
Capital Bikeshare docks are available in downtown Vienna and at the Vienna Metro station, offering convenient access to the 45-mile paved W&OD Trail.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low violent and property crime rates ranking among the lowest in Virginia
- Affluent economic profile with median household incomes exceeding $180,000 and minimal poverty
- Well-maintained single-family housing stock with high homeownership rates
- Immediate access to parks and the regional Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail network
Cons
- Primarily car-dependent with few commercial amenities within walking distance
- Limited street lighting along some interior residential cul-de-sacs
- Minor property crimes such as opportunistic thefts from unlocked vehicles occasionally occur in the broader area
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent in Boulevard Estates and throughout the surrounding residential neighborhoods of Vienna.
What Boulevard Estates is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with residents walking dogs, jogging, and heading out on morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and secure with minimal vehicular traffic on residential streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe as families settle in and neighbors take leisurely post-dinner strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Exceptionally quiet and safe, though streets are dark due to suburban canopy and limited streetlamps.
Transit, parking and getting around
Fairfax Connector bus routes operate along nearby corridors like Nutley Street and Maple Avenue, connecting riders to the Vienna/Fairfax-GMU Metrorail station (Orange Line), located approximately 1.5 miles away.
Street parking is free and plentiful on residential roads, with most properties featuring dedicated driveways and private garages.
Things to do in Boulevard Estates
- Cycle or walk along the nearby Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail.
- Attend community events and live performances at the nearby Vienna Town Green.
- Visit the historic Freeman Store and Museum in central Vienna to learn about local 19th-century history.
Local favorites
- Caboose Tavern · Brewpub · 4.5★ (1420)Popular local brewery and gastropub offering craft beers and farm-to-table pub fare adjacent to the trail.
- Taco Bamba · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (1750)Acclaimed counter-serve taqueria serving creative Mexican street food and traditional favorites.
- Vienna Vintner · Wine Shop · 4.9★ (110)Cozy, neighborhood boutique wine shop offering curated selections and regular tastings.
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.