Is Foxhall safe?
Aspen Hill, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Foxhall as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Foxhall
“Go. Foxhall in Aspen Hill is a quiet, stable suburban enclave where visitors face very few safety concerns during standard hours. Like most suburban areas near major thoroughfares, visitors should take standard precautions against petty vehicle theft, but personal safety is consistently high.”
Recent local police reporting in Aspen Hill highlights isolated property offenses like theft from vehicles, with no significant violent crime trends impacting Foxhall's residential interior.
About the area
Foxhall is an established, tree-lined residential community situated within the Aspen Hill area of Montgomery County. Primarily composed of single-family homes and townhouses, it offers a peaceful neighborhood feel with direct access to regional parklands. Daily amenities and diverse dining options are located just minutes away along Connecticut and Georgia Avenues.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Foxhall
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 46/100
The neighborhood has excellent access to the Matthew Henson Trail for off-road recreation, though dedicated bike lanes on major thoroughfares are limited and Capital Bikeshare stations are sparse.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates within the interior residential streets and cul-de-sacs
- Solid economic stability with high homeownership rates and household incomes above $95,000
- Close access to extensive parkland, including the Matthew Henson State Park trail system
Cons
- Periodic crimes of opportunity such as vehicle break-ins and package theft
- Fast-moving traffic and limited pedestrian infrastructure along bordering arterial roads
- High car dependence for shopping, dining, and transit access
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is negligible within the Foxhall residential tract, though minor panhandling occasionally occurs at major shopping plaza intersections along Georgia Avenue.
What Foxhall is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and commuting via neighborhood feeder roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with typical suburban traffic, school buses, and delivery vehicles navigating the streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential setting where neighbors stroll outside before dark with virtually no safety issues.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and low in pedestrian activity; safe overall, though standard precautions should be taken to lock vehicles and keep porch lights on.
Transit, parking and getting around
Montgomery County Ride On buses (such as Routes 26, 34, and 41) run along perimeter corridors like Bel Pre Road and Georgia Avenue, connecting riders to the Glenmont Metro Station (Red Line) approximately 3.5 miles away.
Curbside street parking is free and plentiful throughout the residential subdivisions, and local retail centers offer ample free surface parking.
Things to do in Foxhall
- Bike, run, or stroll along the scenic boardwalks and paved paths of the Matthew Henson Trail
- Enjoy outdoor sports, tennis courts, and playground facilities at Aspen Hill Local Park
- Sample international cuisine and specialty markets along the Georgia Avenue commercial corridor
Local favorites
- El Andariego Restaurant · Latin American Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)Longtime local staple serving authentic Salvadoran pupusas and Mexican specialties in a casual setting.
- Silvestre Chicken · Peruvian Restaurant · 4.3★ (780)Popular neighborhood spot known for charcoal-broiled Peruvian rotisserie chicken and traditional sides.
- Toro Grill House · Latin Grill · 4.6★ (420)Laid-back eatery offering generous portions of grilled meats, tacos, and fresh Latin comfort dishes.
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.