Is Boulevard Manor safe?
Arlington, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Boulevard Manor as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Boulevard Manor
“Go. Boulevard Manor is an exceptionally safe, affluent, and tranquil residential enclave in western Arlington. Visitors will find virtually nonexistent violent crime, quiet tree-lined streets, and direct access to expansive regional parks.”
About the area
Boulevard Manor is a peaceful, mid-century suburban neighborhood positioned along the western border of Arlington County adjacent to Upton Hill Regional Park. Primarily composed of single-family homes with well-manicured yards, the area offers a secluded residential feel while remaining within easy reach of the broader DC metro area.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Lush & Green
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Boulevard Manor
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 52/100
Capital Bikeshare stations are available at Upton Hill Park and nearby Wilson Boulevard, with convenient bike-route connections leading to the Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) and Custis Trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low violent and property crime rates compared to national and regional benchmarks
- High household incomes exceeding $180,000 and minimal poverty rates provide stable community investment
- Direct neighborhood access to Upton Hill Regional Park, miniature golf, and nature trails
- High rates of owner-occupied single-family housing and active civic association oversight
Cons
- Strictly residential with virtually no walkable retail, dining, or commercial amenities within the neighborhood boundary
- Car-dependent layout with steep topography in sections along the Upton Hill ridge
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins typical of affluent residential suburbs when cars are left unlocked
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the neighborhood's residential interior, with only sporadic panhandling seen further out at major arterial intersections like Route 50 and Seven Corners.
What Boulevard Manor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, dog walkers, and parents walking children in a remarkably safe setting.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with park visitors and families enjoying Upton Hill amenities.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet streets with minimal through-traffic, feeling secure and comfortable for evening strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and silent due to residential zoning and dense tree canopy, though overall personal safety risks remain negligible.
Transit, parking and getting around
Arlington Transit (ART) routes 75 and 41, along with Metrobus 1A/1B along nearby Route 50, provide connections to Ballston-MU and East Falls Church Metrorail stations, which are approximately 1.5 to 2 miles away.
Street parking throughout Boulevard Manor is free, plentiful, and unmetered along almost all residential roads with no permit required for visitors.
Things to do in Boulevard Manor
- Explore the shaded walking trails and scenic woodland paths at Upton Hill Regional Park
- Play a round of 18-hole miniature golf or use the batting cages at Upton Hill
- Cool off during summer months at Ocean Dunes Waterpark
Local favorites
- Ocean Dunes Waterpark · Water Park · 4.2★ (580)Family-friendly outdoor water park featuring waterslides, dumping buckets, and a large splash pad nestled in Upton Hill.
- Upton Hill Batting Cages & Mini Golf · Recreation Center · 4.5★ (420)Popular outdoor park complex offering multi-speed batting cages and a challenging miniature golf course surrounded by greenery.
- La Côte d'Or Café · French Restaurant · 4.4★ (690)Charming traditional French bistro located just north of the neighborhood, serving classics like beef bourguignon and duck confit.
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.