Is Broadview safe?
Temple Hills, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Broadview as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Broadview
“Go with care. Broadview is an established, predominantly residential suburban community in Temple Hills with well-kept homes and quiet residential streets. While the neighborhood itself is generally peaceful, visitors should remain aware of their surroundings, particularly near busy commercial strips along Branch Avenue and Saint Barnabas Road after dark.”
About the area
Broadview is a mature mid-century suburban neighborhood within Temple Hills, Maryland, featuring single-family ranch and split-level homes on generous lots. It is conveniently situated near the Capital Beltway and major transit corridors, offering easy access to Washington, D.C. and National Harbor.
- Suburban / Residential
- Mid-Century Homes
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet Streets
Walking and biking in Broadview
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 32/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure and Capital Bikeshare docks are scarce in Broadview, though the nearby Henson Creek Trail offers a scenic multi-use paved path for recreational cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- High homeownership rate creating stable, well-maintained residential streets
- Solid middle-class household incomes above regional median baseline
- Convenient highway connectivity via I-495 and MD-5 Branch Avenue corridor
Cons
- Occasional property crimes and vehicle break-ins along border roadways
- Commercial corridors bordering the neighborhood see higher incident rates than residential interior
- Car-dependent street design with limited pedestrian infrastructure
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the residential streets of Broadview, though occasional panhandling can be observed near major intersections and shopping center entrances along Saint Barnabas Road.
What Broadview is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet as residents commute out, making it safe for morning walks and jogs along residential roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Remains calm and low-traffic through residential areas with typical neighborhood activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential feel, though extra situational awareness is warranted at surrounding commercial strip malls and transit hubs.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Suburban streets become very quiet and dark; walking is best kept to illuminated streets and driving is recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
WMATA Metrorail Green Line stations at Branch Avenue and Naylor Road are 5 to 10 minutes away by car or bus. The Prince George's County TheBus and Metrobus routes operate along Saint Barnabas Road and Branch Avenue.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with wide residential streets offering free curb parking and private driveways for almost every home.
Things to do in Broadview
- Enjoy outdoor recreation and tennis courts at nearby Henson Creek Park
- Shop and dine along the Saint Barnabas Road and Branch Avenue commercial districts
- Take a short drive to explore waterfront entertainment and dining at National Harbor
Local favorites
- Topolino · Italian Restaurant · 4.3★ (1150)Longstanding local favorite serving hearty pasta dishes, pizza, and Italian-American comfort food.
- Horace & Dickies · Seafood Restaurant · 4.1★ (820)Casual counter-service staple known for generous fried fish platters and classic soul food sides.
- Tacos El Pariente · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (460)Popular spot serving authentic Mexican street tacos, birria, and homemade salsa.
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.