Is Ellegood Estates safe?
Delmar, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Ellegood Estates as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Ellegood Estates
“Go. Ellegood Estates is a quiet, low-crime residential enclave on the Maryland side of Delmar. Visitors and residents will find a peaceful suburban atmosphere with minimal safety concerns, though a personal vehicle is necessary to reach local amenities.”
About the area
Ellegood Estates is an established single-family residential subdivision situated in southern Delmar, Maryland. Characterized by spacious lots and low-traffic cul-de-sacs, it serves primarily as a tranquil bedroom community for the Salisbury area. It offers a secure and quiet environment away from the commercial congestion of US Route 13.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Residential Enclave
Walking and biking in Ellegood Estates
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 28/100
No dedicated bike lanes or bike-share services exist, but neighborhood streets are low-stress for casual biking within the subdivision.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to nearby regional centers
- High homeownership rate leading to well-maintained single-family properties and yards
- Peaceful, low-traffic neighborhood streets suitable for family living
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with no retail or dining within walking distance
- Limited street lighting and lack of continuous sidewalks throughout the development
- Emergency response times dependent on regional Wicomico County and town mutual aid
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a factor in this residential enclave; most regional social services and shelters are located several miles south in Salisbury.
What Ellegood Estates is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm with light traffic from residents departing for morning work commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and quiet with occasional residents walking dogs or children playing in driveways.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Settled and secure with neighbors returning home, though darkness arrives quickly due to sparse streetlamps.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and silent with minimal to no vehicular movement, presenting virtually no street crime risks.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is extremely limited; Shore Transit operates regional routes along main corridors like US-13, but reaching the nearest stop requires a car ride.
Driveway and street parking are readily available and free throughout the subdivision with zero metered restrictions or congestion.
Things to do in Ellegood Estates
- Enjoy a morning stroll or jog around the quiet residential loop of the neighborhood
- Visit nearby Gordy Park in Delmar for playgrounds, pavilions, and community sports fields
- Drive five minutes into downtown Delmar to view the historic bi-state marker and railroad heritage
Local favorites
- Delmar Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (540)Longstanding local favorite serving traditional hand-tossed pizzas, hot subs, and Italian comfort food.
- The 302 Horseshoe Crab · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (320)Lively local eatery and taphouse offering craft beer, comfort food, and community gatherings.
- Sage Diner · Diner · 4.3★ (780)Classic American diner located off Route 13 serving generous breakfast platters, burgers, and home-style desserts.
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.