Is Burnside Landing safe?
Burke, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Burnside Landing as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Burnside Landing
“Go. Burnside Landing in Burke is an exceptionally safe, quiet, and affluent residential community surrounded by well-maintained parks and wooded subdivisions. Visitors and residents face minimal safety concerns, making it an ideal suburban enclave for outdoor recreation and peaceful walks.”
About the area
Burnside Landing is a scenic residential neighborhood in Burke, Virginia, characterized by single-family homes, mature tree canopies, and cul-de-sacs. It offers a tranquil suburban atmosphere with convenient proximity to Lake Braddock and Burke Lake Park.
- Suburban / Leafy
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Burnside Landing
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 38/100
While dedicated bike-share stations are absent, the neighborhood offers access to neighborhood connector paths linking into the Lake Braddock and Fairfax County park trail networks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent and property crime rates are among the lowest in the Washington metropolitan area.
- Extremely high median household income exceeding $160,000 with near-zero residential vacancy.
- Quiet, family-friendly streets with well-kept sidewalks and low vehicular traffic speeds.
- Proximity to regional parks, extensive nature trails, and Lake Braddock.
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with almost no commercial amenities within direct walking distance.
- Residential streets can be poorly lit at night due to limited municipal street lighting.
- Limited public transportation requiring transfers to access central Washington D.C.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent in Burnside Landing, with no encampments or panhandling present in the residential areas.
What Burnside Landing is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with neighbors walking dogs, jogging, and school buses moving through the community.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with minimal vehicle traffic and safe conditions throughout all residential streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Residents unwind in yards or take evening walks; streets are very safe with pleasant neighborhood activity.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with virtually zero foot traffic, though safety remains consistently very high.
Transit, parking and getting around
Fairfax Connector buses run along major surrounding arterials like Burke Centre Parkway and Guinea Road, connecting to the Burke Centre VRE commuter rail station roughly 2.5 miles away and the Franconia-Springfield Metro station.
Free and ample street parking is readily available along residential roads, complemented by private driveways and garages with no meters or paid decks.
Things to do in Burnside Landing
- Stroll or jog along the paved multi-use trails around neighboring Lake Braddock.
- Spend an afternoon fishing, disc golfing, or riding the miniature train at nearby Burke Lake Park.
- Visit the historic Silas Burke House site nearby for a glimpse of local 19th-century history.
Local favorites
- Spartans Family Restaurant · Greek & American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Long-running neighborhood staple serving hearty Greek specialties, pizza, and classic comfort food.
- Glory Days Grill · Sports Bar & American Grill · 4.3★ (890)Family-friendly sports pub serving burgers, wings, and craft beers with individual table speaker systems.
- Swiss Bakery · Bakery & European Cafe · 4.6★ (1420)Charming nearby bakery offering traditional Swiss pastries, artisan breads, and light lunch fare.
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.