Is Coon Manor safe?
Fulton, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Coon Manor as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Coon Manor
“Go. Coon Manor is an exceptionally safe, quiet residential enclave situated within affluent Fulton in Howard County. With negligible violent crime and high median household wealth, visitors face essentially no street safety concerns.”
About the area
Coon Manor is a tranquil, semi-rural residential community nestled within Fulton, adjacent to the planned development of Maple Lawn. It features spacious single-family properties surrounded by mature greenery and well-kept suburban streets. Visitors come primarily for nearby farm-to-table dining and the peaceful residential setting.
- Quiet & Residential
- Affluent Suburb
- Car-Dependent
- Green & Sprawling
Walking and biking in Coon Manor
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There is no dedicated bike-share system in the immediate area; road cyclists share vehicle lanes or travel a short distance to access paved recreational paths in Maple Lawn and nearby county parks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are among the lowest in Maryland, backed by strong Howard County public safety services.
- Very high median household income exceeding $180,000 with near-zero residential vacancy and high homeownership.
- Quiet, low-traffic neighborhood roads suitable for daytime jogging and peaceful strolls.
Cons
- Strictly car-dependent with almost no commercial businesses or sidewalks within the immediate residential pocket.
- Poor public transit access with limited connectivity to regional rail lines.
- Narrow country-style roads with limited shoulder space for pedestrians.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness and encampments are virtually nonexistent in this residential corner of Fulton.
What Coon Manor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with light commuter traffic and occasional residents walking dogs along the roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet with ample daylight, minimal vehicular traffic, and complete safety.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential with families returning home and very low noise levels.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and quiet with minimal street lighting, requiring vigilance around wildlife and road visibility but posing virtually no crime risk.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very limited; the Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland (RTA) operates bus routes along major corridors like Route 29/216, but rail commuters must drive to the Laurel MARC station about 15 minutes away.
Parking is completely free and easy on private driveways, with ample free surface lot and street parking available at nearby commercial centers.
Things to do in Coon Manor
- Dine and shop at the nearby Maple Lawn town center.
- Pick seasonal produce and visit the farm animals at Mary's Land Farm just down the road.
- Take a nature walk or enjoy the sports facilities at Western Regional Park.
Local favorites
- Hudson Coastal Raw Bar & Grille · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (1120)Popular local dining spot in nearby Maple Lawn serving fresh oysters and regional seafood.
- Ananda · Fine Dining Indian Restaurant · 4.6★ (1650)Upscale Indian cuisine in an elegant setting with fireplaces and veranda seating.
- Bra-la-la · Boutique · 4.7★ (140)Well-known local specialty intimate apparel and swimwear boutique in Maple Lawn.
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.