Is Colmar Manor safe?
Hyattsville, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Colmar Manor as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Colmar Manor
“Go with care. Colmar Manor is a quiet, tight-knit residential municipality with exceptional riverfront park access, though visitors should remain alert along busy surrounding commercial corridors. While serious violent crime is uncommon on residential blocks, property crime and vehicle theft occur at moderate rates in the Port Towns area.”
About the area
Colmar Manor is a small, predominantly working-class municipality nestled along the Anacostia River in Prince George's County, just outside Washington, D.C. The neighborhood is characterized by mid-century brick homes, strong immigrant community ties, and expansive access to regional parklands and trails.
- Working-Class
- Park-Adjacent
- Close-Knit
- Suburban-Urban Edge
Walking and biking in Colmar Manor
Walk score: 66/100 · Bike score: 72/100
The town has direct access to the Anacostia River Trail and Anacostia Tributary Trail System, offering miles of protected, off-street cycling routes toward Washington, D.C., and College Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Direct trail access to Colmar Manor Community Park and the regional Anacostia River Trail network
- Dedicated town administration and municipal policing providing neighborhood-level oversight
- Established residential fabric with steady homeownership and active community gardens
Cons
- Elevated risk of auto-theft and petty property crime along the Route 450 / Bladensburg Road corridor
- Heavy vehicle traffic and suboptimal pedestrian crossings along peripheral commercial roadways
- Modest local commercial tax base and limited walkable dining options within town boundaries
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is very low within the residential town limits, though occasional individuals or panhandlers may be observed along the commercial stretch of Bladensburg Road.
What Colmar Manor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with daily commuters and dog walkers heading to the riverside community park.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and family-friendly throughout residential streets with moderate traffic along perimeter roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet in the residential core, though standard precautions are advised around commercial parking lots after sunset.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are largely deserted; walking alone through unlit park paths or commercial fringes is not recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
WMATA Metrobus (routes B2, F8) and Prince George's County TheBus serve Bladensburg Road, offering connections to the Cheverly (Orange Line) and Hyattsville Crossing (Green Line) Metrorail stations roughly 2 to 3 miles away.
Street parking is generally easy and free throughout residential streets, though some sections enforce municipal permit parking; free visitor parking is available at the community park.
Things to do in Colmar Manor
- Walk or jog through Colmar Manor Community Park, taking in restored wetlands and wildlife views
- Bike north or south along the paved Anacostia River Trail toward Bladensburg Waterfront or D.C.
- Visit the Colmar Manor Community Garden and explore local community-driven urban agriculture
Local favorites
- Taqueria La Placita · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (2350)Celebrated local counter-serve taqueria renowned for authentic al pastor and traditional street tacos.
- El Chalan Restaurant · Peruvian Restaurant · 4.2★ (420)Longtime neighborhood establishment serving traditional Peruvian specialties, lomo saltado, and fresh ceviche.
- El Taco Bar · Latin American Restaurant · 4.5★ (380)Casual neighborhood eatery offering fresh Central American fare, tortas, and flavorful tacos.
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.