Is Fairway Acres safe?
Richmond, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Fairway Acres as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Fairway Acres
“Go. Fairway Acres is a quiet, established residential neighborhood in South Richmond that experiences low violent crime and steady community stability. While safe and pleasant for visitors staying in the area, it is strictly residential, so having a vehicle is essential for dining and sightseeing.”
About the area
Fairway Acres is a suburban-style mid-century enclave in Richmond's Southside featuring single-family ranch homes and mature tree-lined streets. It offers a calm, low-density retreat that is well-insulated from heavier urban traffic while remaining within a short drive of Southside commercial corridors and the James River.
- Quiet Residential
- Suburban Feel
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Fairway Acres
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 34/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or RVA Bikeshare stations within the subdivision, but residential streets have low speed limits and light traffic suitable for casual biking.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates than citywide averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family housing fostering neighborhood stability
- Quiet streets with minimal commercial or through-traffic
Cons
- Entirely car-dependent with no retail or dining located directly within the neighborhood
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle larcenies
- Suburban street layout with limited sidewalk coverage on certain blocks
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Fairway Acres itself, though occasional panhandling may be observed at major intersections along nearby commercial highways.
What Fairway Acres is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Bright and calm with residents commuting to work and neighbors walking dogs.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet residential atmosphere with light local traffic and a safe environment.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued and peaceful, suitable for walking, though street lighting is moderate.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Virtually deserted streets with little activity; standard safety precautions regarding locking parked cars apply.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by the Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC), with bus lines operating primarily along surrounding arterials like Midlothian Turnpike, requiring a moderate walk from the interior streets.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with private driveways for homes and unrestricted, free street parking throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Fairway Acres
- Enjoy a peaceful jog or neighborhood walk under the mature tree canopy
- Drive a short distance north to hike the riverside trails at Forest Hill Park
- Explore the authentic international restaurants along nearby Midlothian Turnpike
Local favorites
- Abuelita's · Mexican Restaurant · 4.7★ (720)Celebrated neighborhood dining destination specializing in traditional slow-simmered Mexican guisados.
- New Grand Mart · International Grocery · 4.4★ (2600)Sprawling international supermarket offering fresh produce, seafood, and specialty global goods.
- Pepe's Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (1100)Longstanding local favorite serving hearty Tex-Mex combos and margaritas in a relaxed setting.
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.