Is Quince Orchard safe?
Gaithersburg, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Quince Orchard as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Quince Orchard
“Go. Quince Orchard is a safe, affluent suburban community in Montgomery County characterized by very low violent crime and quiet residential streets. Visitors will experience a relaxed, family-oriented atmosphere with negligible safety risks during day and evening hours.”
About the area
Quince Orchard is a well-maintained residential enclave situated between Gaithersburg and North Potomac along the I-270 biotech corridor. It is defined by tree-lined subdivisions, highly rated schools, and easy access to neighborhood shopping centers and county parklands.
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet Suburb
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Quince Orchard
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
On-street dedicated bike lanes are limited on major thoroughfares like MD-124, but cyclists have convenient access to extensive multi-use paths in Seneca Creek State Park and the Kentlands trail network.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both state and national benchmarks
- Affluent economic base with median household incomes well over $130,000 and strong homeownership
- Clean, well-kept public parks, neighborhood infrastructure, and excellent municipal services
Cons
- Car-dependent layout with limited sidewalk connectivity between distinct subdivisions
- Occasional opportunistic property offenses such as unlocked vehicle break-ins in retail lots
- Very limited walkable dining or nightlife options without driving to adjacent districts
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Quince Orchard, with no visible encampments or regular panhandling in residential or shopping areas.
What Quince Orchard is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Pleasant and safe, filled with school commutes, dog walkers, and morning joggers along residential roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and active around shopping plazas and local neighborhood parks with minimal concerns.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and peaceful as residents return home, maintaining a secure atmosphere throughout the subdivisions.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet with virtually empty streets and low crime, though standard suburban awareness applies.
Transit, parking and getting around
Montgomery County Ride On buses (such as Routes 56 and 74) provide local transit connections to the Shady Grove Metro Station on the Metrorail Red Line, which is about a 10 to 15-minute drive away.
Parking is plentiful and entirely free throughout residential streets and expansive commercial surface parking lots, with no parking meters or garage fees.
Things to do in Quince Orchard
- Explore the scenic hiking and mountain biking trails at nearby Seneca Creek State Park
- Spend an afternoon shopping, dining, or catching a movie in the neighboring Kentlands downtown
- Enjoy playgrounds, tennis courts, and open fields at Quince Orchard Valley Neighborhood Park
Local favorites
- Dogfish Head Alehouse · American Restaurant & Pub · 4.5★ (2150)Lively regional alehouse offering off-centered craft brews paired with wood-fired pizzas and burgers.
- Yirasai Sushi · Japanese Restaurant · 4.6★ (420)Welcoming local sushi bar known for fresh specialty rolls, bento boxes, and Japanese staples.
- Vasili's Kitchen · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.5★ (1100)Upscale neighborhood eatery featuring wood-fired Mediterranean dishes, fresh seafood, and craft cocktails.
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.