Is Country Club Grove safe?
Arlington, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Country Club Grove as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Country Club Grove
“Go. Country Club Grove is an exceptionally safe, affluent, and tranquil residential neighborhood in North Arlington. Visitors and residents face minimal safety risks at any hour, though commercial activities inside the neighborhood itself are limited.”
About the area
Country Club Grove is a picturesque, leafy enclave in North Arlington characterized by upscale single-family homes, mature trees, and proximity to scenic nature trails and the Washington Golf and Country Club. It offers a peaceful suburban atmosphere with virtually no violent crime and rapid access to Washington, D.C. and the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor.
- Quiet / Residential
- Tree-Lined
- Affluent
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Country Club Grove
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 42/100
Capital Bikeshare docks are sparse within the immediate neighborhood but available along Langston Boulevard, with moderate on-street cycling connecting to the Custis Trail and Potomac Heritage Trail.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low violent and property crime rates far below regional and national averages
- High household incomes, well-maintained properties, and virtually zero housing vacancy
- Quiet, low-traffic neighborhood streets shaded by mature tree canopies
- Immediate access to wooded park trails and stream valleys like Donaldson Run
Cons
- Strictly residential with virtually no walkable retail, dining, or commercial amenities within the neighborhood boundaries
- Car-dependent everyday layout requiring a vehicle or rideshare for daily errands
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked car rifling
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Country Club Grove, with no encampments or panhandling occurring in this strictly residential area.
What Country Club Grove is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and bright with residents walking dogs, jogging, and heading out on morning commutes under very safe conditions.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with light neighborhood vehicle traffic and active outdoor recreation in adjacent parks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Serene and softly lit as residents return home, remaining completely secure for evening walks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and quiet with virtually no foot traffic, maintaining a very high level of safety.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by Arlington Transit (ART) bus route 52 and select Metrobus routes along nearby arteries like Old Dominion Drive, with the nearest Metrorail station (Ballston-MU on the Orange/Silver Lines) located approximately 2.5 miles south.
Street parking is free and widely available on residential streets without meters, and almost all homes feature private driveways or garages.
Things to do in Country Club Grove
- Hike the forested trails along Donaldson Run Park heading toward the Potomac River
- Play a round of golf or attend social events at the Washington Golf and Country Club (member/guest access)
- Explore native flora and fauna along the nearby Gulf Branch Nature Center trails
Local favorites
- Washington Golf and Country Club · Private Country Club · 4.6★ (190)Historic private country club offering championship golf, tennis, dining, and scenic grounds.
- Pastries by Randolph · Bakery · 4.6★ (465)Beloved long-standing neighborhood bakery nearby serving classic European pastries, custom cakes, and cookies.
- Crisp & Juicy · Peruvian Restaurant · 4.4★ (680)Popular nearby spot serving charcoal-broiled Peruvian rotisserie chicken and traditional sides along Lee Highway/Langston Blvd.
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.