Is Chris Mar Estates safe?
Clarksville, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Chris Mar Estates as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Chris Mar Estates
“Go. Chris Mar Estates in Clarksville is an exceptionally safe, affluent, and peaceful residential enclave with virtually no violent crime. The only minor consideration for visitors is that it is entirely car-dependent with little commercial activity inside the subdivision itself.”
About the area
Chris Mar Estates is a quiet, tree-lined suburban subdivision in Clarksville, Howard County, characterized by spacious single-family homes and manicured lawns. It offers a tranquil, family-oriented atmosphere within a short drive of local parks, golf clubs, and suburban retail centers.
- Affluent Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Chris Mar Estates
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There are no public bike-share stations in the immediate vicinity; while local residential streets are pleasant for casual biking, major connecting roads like Route 108 lack dedicated bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are practically negligible, placing it among the safest areas in Maryland.
- Very high median household income ($200,000+) and near-zero poverty or housing vacancy.
- Well-maintained properties, serene residential streets, and strong community oversight.
Cons
- Strictly car-dependent with zero commercial businesses located directly within the residential tract.
- Lack of streetlights and sidewalks on some connecting arterial roads.
- Occasional suburban opportunistic crimes of opportunity like unlocked car rummaging.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a factor in this area, with no encampments or panhandling present in the subdivision or adjacent neighborhood plazas.
What Chris Mar Estates is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and school buses moving through quiet cul-de-sacs.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and safe with light local traffic and occasional delivery vehicles.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential with families relaxing at home and very little ambient noise.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Completely silent and extremely safe, though dimly lit due to typical suburban lighting levels.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very sparse; Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland (RTA) operates limited regional routes along MD-108, but there is no direct rail station within walking distance (the nearest MARC commuter train is over 12 miles away in Savage or Dorsey).
Parking is abundant and entirely free, with large private driveways and unrestricted suburban street parking throughout the neighborhood, as well as expansive surface lots at nearby shopping centers.
Things to do in Chris Mar Estates
- Enjoy outdoor recreation, fishing, and scenic water views at nearby Triadelphia Reservoir.
- Visit Clarksville Commons for community events, farmers markets, and sustainable retail.
- Play sports or explore walking trails and playgrounds at nearby Western Regional Park.
Local favorites
- Facci Ristorante · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Upscale dining featuring wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, homemade pasta, and an extensive wine list.
- The Turn House · New American Restaurant · 4.4★ (620)Refined farm-to-table eatery overlooking the Fairway Hills Golf Course with seasonal cocktails.
- Kloby's Smokehouse · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.5★ (890)Casual, hearty spot serving slow-smoked ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and Southern sides.
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.