Is Dunn Loring Woods safe?
Vienna, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Dunn Loring Woods as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Dunn Loring Woods
“Go. Dunn Loring Woods is an exceptionally safe, affluent, and peaceful mid-century suburban neighborhood. Visitors looking for a quiet, low-stress residential base near Vienna and Tysons will find virtually no safety concerns.”
About the area
Dunn Loring Woods is an established, tree-lined suburban community in Fairfax County featuring mid-century single-family homes and quiet residential loops. It is situated just south of the Town of Vienna and north of the bustling Mosaic District and Dunn Loring Metro station.
- Suburban / Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Dunn Loring Woods
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 52/100
Capital Bikeshare docks are located near the Dunn Loring Metro and Mosaic District, and cyclists can access the regional Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail a short ride north through Vienna.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low violent and property crime rates typical of Fairfax County residential neighborhoods
- High household median income and homeownership rates leading to well-maintained properties
- Close proximity to the Dunn Loring-Merrifield Metro Station and regional employment centers
- Safe, quiet streets ideal for walking, jogging, and family activities
Cons
- Strictly residential interior with no direct retail or dining within immediate walking distance
- Car dependence for standard daily errands, groceries, and dining
- Commuter cut-through traffic on boundary roads like Gallows Road and Cedar Lane during peak hours
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Dunn Loring Woods. Occasional panhandling or unhoused individuals may be seen near major regional retail hubs or transit hubs farther south along Route 29.
What Dunn Loring Woods is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active with morning joggers, dog walkers, and school commuters on quiet, safe neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and tranquil with light traffic and residents out for walks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Very safe and peaceful as residents return home and walk through the neighborhood.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and dark with almost no pedestrian activity; exceptionally safe.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is managed by Fairfax Connector and WMATA, with the Dunn Loring-Merrifield Metro Station (Orange Line) located about 1 to 1.5 miles south. Local Fairfax Connector bus routes (such as Route 463) run along nearby corridors providing connections to Vienna and Tysons.
Residential street parking is free, plentiful, and unrestricted on almost all neighborhood streets, and homes have private driveways.
Things to do in Dunn Loring Woods
- Spend an afternoon enjoying the playground, basketball courts, and wooded trails at Dunn Loring Park
- Take a quiet walk or jog through the neighborhood's leafy, low-traffic residential loops
- Head five minutes south to the Mosaic District for boutique shopping, open-air dining, and farmers markets
Local favorites
- Merrifield Garden Center · Garden Center & Nursery · 4.6★ (1850)Expansive local nursery offering plants, gardening supplies, and seasonal floral displays just outside the neighborhood.
- Angelika Film Center & Cafe at Mosaic · Movie Theater & Cafe · 4.6★ (2150)State-of-the-art cinema screening independent, foreign, and specialty films paired with gourmet concessions.
- Pastry Xpo · Bakery & Cafe · 4.5★ (380)Local European-style bakery nearby specializing in custom cakes, pastries, espresso, and light cafe fare.
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.