Is Bucknell Manor safe?
Mount Vernon, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Bucknell Manor as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Bucknell Manor
“Go. Bucknell Manor is a quiet, well-established residential enclave in Fairfax County that presents very low personal safety risks for visitors. As with any suburban area bordering a major commercial arterial, standard precautions regarding vehicle security are recommended.”
Fairfax County continues planning and infrastructure improvements along the Richmond Highway corridor under the long-term Embark transit and revitalization initiative.
About the area
Bucknell Manor is a mid-century suburban community of brick ramblers and tree-lined streets in the Mount Vernon section of Fairfax County. Bordering the Richmond Highway corridor, it offers quiet residential living with immediate access to nearby shopping centers and regional historic sites.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Bucknell Manor
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 46/100
Capital Bikeshare stations are available near the Huntington Metro station, and the scenic multi-use Mount Vernon Trail runs parallel to the Potomac River roughly two miles to the east.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates consistent with Fairfax County suburban averages
- High rate of homeownership and stable, well-maintained housing stock
- Quiet, low-traffic neighborhood streets suitable for relaxed residential walking
Cons
- Occasional property crimes and vehicle break-ins spill over from adjacent commercial strips
- Pedestrian hazards and high vehicle speeds on bordering Richmond Highway (Route 1)
- Limited commercial or entertainment amenities located within the residential interior
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually absent inside the residential streets of Bucknell Manor, though occasional individuals asking for assistance may be seen at major intersections along the Route 1 commercial corridor.
What Bucknell Manor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe, with neighbors walking dogs and commuters departing for work.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and residential, with children playing in yards and minimal vehicular through-traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful atmosphere throughout the neighborhood, though street lighting varies across side streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued and low-activity; feels secure, though quiet suburban streets mean few people are out.
Transit, parking and getting around
Fairfax Connector and WMATA Metrobus routes run along adjacent Richmond Highway and Kings Highway, offering direct bus connections to the Huntington Metrorail Station (Yellow Line), located approximately 2 miles north.
Street parking on residential roadways is free, unrestricted, and easy to find, while nearby shopping plazas provide ample free surface parking.
Things to do in Bucknell Manor
- Spend time outdoors or let kids play at Bucknell Manor Park
- Sample diverse international dining options along Richmond Highway
- Take a short drive to explore historic George Washington's Mount Vernon estate
Local favorites
- El Paso Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (1250)Longtime local standby serving generous portions of classic Tex-Mex and margaritas.
- Pho Viet · Vietnamese Restaurant · 4.5★ (420)Unassuming strip-mall spot known for aromatic pho broth and Vietnamese noodle dishes.
- Presto Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.3★ (340)Neighborhood pizzeria offering fast delivery and carryout pies, subs, and wings.
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.