Is Cedar Lawn safe?
Accokeek, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Cedar Lawn as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Cedar Lawn
“Go. Cedar Lawn is a quiet, leafy residential enclave in Accokeek with very low violent crime and strong community stability. Visitors will experience a calm, semi-rural suburban environment, though having a personal vehicle is essential to get around.”
About the area
Cedar Lawn is a peaceful residential neighborhood in Accokeek, Maryland, characterized by single-family homes on spacious, wooded lots. Located in southern Prince George's County near the Potomac River, it offers an unhurried, pastoral atmosphere close to national parks and historic estates.
- Quiet
- Wooded / Semi-Rural
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Cedar Lawn
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no bike-share programs in the immediate area, and cyclists must ride along rural road shoulders, though recreational cycling is popular in nearby Piscataway Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- High median household income exceeding $130,000 and low poverty rates under 5%
- Substantially lower violent crime and property crime rates compared to county and state averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes ensuring neighborhood stability
- Tranquil, natural surroundings with minimal commercial congestion
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with virtually no walkable retail or dining options
- Narrow residential roads with limited street lighting at night
- Distance from emergency services and medical centers compared to denser urban zones
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually non-existent in this residential and semi-rural neighborhood, with no encampments or panhandling present.
What Cedar Lawn is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with light commuter traffic and occasional residents walking dogs on neighborhood lanes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and safe, though pedestrians must share roads that often lack dedicated sidewalks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential with little through-traffic and a safe, settled environment.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch dark in areas without streetlights, but exceptionally quiet with minimal risk of crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very limited; Prince George's County TheBus and MTA commuter buses operate along main corridors like Route 210, with the nearest Metrorail station (Branch Avenue or Southern Avenue on the Green Line) roughly 15 miles north.
Parking is abundant and free, with spacious private driveways and ample unmetered roadside parking throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Cedar Lawn
- Visit the historic National Colonial Farm at Piscataway Park along the Potomac River shoreline
- Hike the scenic, forested nature trails at Moyaone Reserve and Alice Ferguson Foundation
- Explore nearby Fort Washington Park for military history, scenic ramparts, and river views
Local favorites
- Accokeek Grille · American Restaurant · 4.3★ (320)Down-home neighborhood eatery serving hearty breakfast plates, burgers, and comfort food.
- Manning Market · Convenience & Country Store · 4.1★ (95)Longstanding local convenience stop offering snacks, deli items, and quick essentials.
- Hardesty Haven Cafe · Cafe & Bakery · 4.6★ (110)Charming local spot nearby serving fresh coffee, pastries, 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.