Is Fernshire Farms safe?
Gaithersburg, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Fernshire Farms as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Fernshire Farms
“Go. Fernshire Farms is a quiet, well-maintained residential community in Gaithersburg that offers a secure suburban environment. Visitors will encounter minimal safety risks beyond standard suburban property precautions like locking parked vehicles.”
About the area
Fernshire Farms is an established suburban neighborhood featuring townhomes and single-family residences surrounded by mature trees. It is situated conveniently close to the shopping, dining, and park amenities of the broader Gaithersburg and Kentlands areas.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Leafy & Residential
Walking and biking in Fernshire Farms
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
The neighborhood lacks dedicated bike lanes on interior streets, but cyclists can access nearby paved paths leading toward the Muddy Branch Greenways and Seneca Creek State Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rate compared to national and regional averages
- High median household income and strong homeownership rate within Montgomery County
- Quiet, family-oriented residential streets with minimal through-traffic
- Close proximity to extensive shopping centers, grocery stores, and parks
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins
- Car-dependent layout with limited retail directly within the subdivision
- Subdued suburban area with no nightlife or evening entertainment inside the neighborhood
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Fernshire Farms, though occasional unhoused individuals may be seen near major retail corridors along Clopper Road or Route 28.
What Fernshire Farms is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs, jogging, and commuting out to work.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with routine delivery traffic and neighborhood activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Serene and safe with families out for evening walks along residential streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet with minimal vehicular or pedestrian traffic, remaining safe throughout the night.
Transit, parking and getting around
Montgomery County Ride On buses (such as Route 56 and 54) provide connections along Clopper Road and Quince Orchard Road, linking riders to the Shady Grove Metro Station on the Metrorail Red Line approximately 4 miles away.
Parking is ample and free throughout the neighborhood via private driveways, designated townhome spaces, and open on-street parking.
Things to do in Fernshire Farms
- Take a relaxing stroll along the residential sidewalks and neighborhood green spaces
- Visit nearby Muddy Branch Stream Valley Park for wooded nature trails and hiking
- Explore the shops, dining, and cinema at the adjacent Kentlands and Quince Orchard plazas
Local favorites
- Dogfish Head Alehouse · American Restaurant & Brewery · 4.4★ (1850)Popular nearby gathering spot offering craft beers, wood-grilled burgers, and pub classics.
- Vasili's Kitchen · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.5★ (1120)Upscale dining spot in neighboring Kentlands serving modern Mediterranean and Greek plates.
- Brewing Good Coffee Company · Coffee Roastery & Cafe · 4.8★ (210)Community-focused local roaster serving espresso and artisanal coffee drinks.
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.