Is Four Corners safe?
Vienna, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Four Corners as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Four Corners
“Go. Four Corners in Vienna is an exceptionally safe, affluent, and peaceful suburban commercial and residential hub. Violent crime is practically nonexistent, making it comfortable to visit and explore at all hours.”
About the area
Centering around Maple Avenue in the Town of Vienna, Four Corners serves as a welcoming community crossroads featuring local dining, shopping plazas, and historic charm. It seamlessly connects suburban neighborhoods to town parks and regional greenways.
- Family-Friendly
- Small-Town Charm
- Suburban Commercial
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Four Corners
Walk score: 72/100 · Bike score: 78/100
The neighborhood provides immediate access to the 45-mile paved Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail, supported by nearby Capital Bikeshare docks and bike racks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low violent and property crime rates backed by dedicated Town of Vienna police patrols
- High median household incomes surpassing $180,000 and an extremely low poverty rate under 3%
- Well-maintained municipal infrastructure, clean sidewalks, and excellent lighting
Cons
- Heavy vehicular congestion and pedestrian crossing delays along Route 123 (Maple Avenue)
- Occasional opportunistic theft from unlocked vehicles in retail and residential parking lots
- Limited late-night commercial activity with most businesses closing early
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Four Corners, with no encampments and minimal panhandling observed.
What Four Corners is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active and safe with early joggers, cyclists along the trail, and commuters stopping for coffee.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy and energetic with daytime shoppers and lunchtime diners in retail plazas.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Family-oriented and lively as restaurants fill up under well-lit commercial corridors.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very calm and quiet with minimal foot traffic and virtually no safety concerns.
Transit, parking and getting around
Fairfax Connector bus lines (such as routes 461 and 463) serve Maple Avenue, connecting directly to the Vienna/Fairfax-GMU Metrorail station on the Orange Line approximately two miles south.
Free surface parking is widely available in dedicated shopping center lots and nearby municipal town lots, with no paid street meters.
Things to do in Four Corners
- Walk, run, or cycle along the adjacent Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail
- Visit the historic Vienna Train Station and red caboose near Church Street
- Browse local boutiques and specialty markets along Maple Avenue and Church Street
Local favorites
- Vienna Inn · American Restaurant & Tavern · 4.4★ (1450)Historic, bustling local institution renowned for its chili dogs, cold draft beer, and casual community vibe.
- Caboose Brewing Company · Brewpub · 4.5★ (1200)Popular craft brewery and gastropub situated right off the W&OD trail with expansive outdoor patio seating.
- Taco Bamba · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (1850)Vibrant fast-casual eatery serving inventive chef-crafted tacos and traditional Mexican street food.
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.