Is Dominion Hills safe?
Arlington, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Dominion Hills as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Dominion Hills
“Go. Dominion Hills is an exceptionally safe, peaceful, and well-maintained residential neighborhood in Arlington. Visitors can comfortably explore its parks, trails, and nearby local dining corridors at any hour without safety concerns.”
About the area
Dominion Hills is a quintessential, tree-lined Northern Virginia enclave characterized by mid-century brick homes, active community parks, and manicured yards. While primarily quiet and residential, it borders lively commercial stretches along Wilson Boulevard and connects directly to Arlington's premier trail network.
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet & Residential
- Tree-Lined Suburb
- Active / Outdoorsy
Walking and biking in Dominion Hills
Walk score: 54/100 · Bike score: 76/100
Capital Bikeshare docks are available along Wilson Boulevard, providing immediate and convenient connections to both the Custis Trail and the Four Mile Run / W&OD Trail networks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime is virtually nonexistent, and property crime rates rank among the lowest in the DC metro area
- High household median income exceeding $180,000 and homeownership rates above 80% reflect strong neighborhood stability
- Direct, seamless access to the Custis and Four Mile Run multi-use paved trail systems
Cons
- Predominantly residential with few commercial amenities within the neighborhood's interior streets
- Requires a 15-to-25 minute walk or short bus ride to reach the nearest Metrorail station
- Moderate cut-through vehicular traffic during weekday rush hours along Wilson Boulevard
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Dominion Hills. Encampments and panhandling are practically non-existent within this residential neighborhood.
What Dominion Hills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers, runners, and school commuters along leafy sidewalks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with residents enjoying neighborhood parks, playgrounds, and shaded residential streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and tranquil as residents return home, with light foot traffic along Wilson Boulevard.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet and safe, though street lighting on some residential cul-de-sacs is minimal.
Transit, parking and getting around
Arlington Transit (ART) bus routes 52 and 75, along with WMATA Metrobus routes, operate along Wilson Boulevard and Patrick Henry Drive. The nearest Metrorail stations are East Falls Church and Ballston-MU (Orange and Silver lines), both roughly 1.2 to 1.7 miles away.
Street parking is overwhelmingly free, plentiful, and easy to find on residential side streets, with only minor restrictions during school hours near local institutions.
Things to do in Dominion Hills
- Skate or play soccer and basketball at the upgraded Powhatan Springs Park
- Jog or cycle on the paved multi-use Custis Trail connecting to Washington, D.C.
- Relax with family or picnic under mature oaks at Dominion Hills Park
Local favorites
- Pupatella · Neapolitan Pizzeria · 4.6★ (2150)Acclaimed wood-fired Neapolitan pizza joint featuring authentic imported Italian ingredients.
- La Union Restaurant · Salvadoran & Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (430)Unassuming neighborhood fixture serving hearty pupusas, fajitas, and traditional Central American dishes.
- First Place Sports Bar · Sports Bar · 4.3★ (260)Casual, long-standing local watering hole offering beer, pub fare, darts, and broadcast sports.
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.