Is Fullerton Farms safe?
Perry Hall, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Fullerton Farms as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Fullerton Farms
“Go. Fullerton Farms is a tranquil, well-established suburban community in northeastern Baltimore County with very low rates of violent crime and a high standard of living. Visitors and residents alike can move around comfortably with standard suburban awareness.”
About the area
Fullerton Farms is a quiet, residential neighborhood nestled near Perry Hall and Fullerton, characterized by single-family homes, mature trees, and cul-de-sacs. It offers a classic suburban atmosphere with convenient access to commercial hubs along the Belair Road corridor and White Marsh.
- Suburban Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Fullerton Farms
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 34/100
There is no bike-share program available, and most internal streets lack dedicated bike lanes, though local residential roads have light traffic suitable for casual biking.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Substantially lower violent and property crime rates compared to the broader Baltimore metropolitan average
- High homeownership rate and well-maintained properties reflecting strong neighborhood stability
- Median household incomes well above state averages with very low poverty rates
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like unlocked vehicle thefts and package theft
- Car-dependent infrastructure with few pedestrian crosswalks or continuous sidewalks on main connector roads
- Limited active nightlife or dining directly within the residential subdivision boundaries
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this residential neighborhood, with minimal panhandling limited to distant commercial intersections on major highway corridors.
What Fullerton Farms is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers, joggers, and school bus pickups; exceptionally safe.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet residential traffic with minimal pedestrian congestion and very safe conditions.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with neighbors in yards; very safe for evening strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and low activity due to suburban lighting, though safety remains consistently high.
Transit, parking and getting around
Operated by the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA), LocalLink 54 and express buses run along nearby Belair Road, but interior streets lack direct transit access and there is no nearby rail service.
Ample, free, and unrestricted parking is available throughout residential driveways and along neighborhood curbs, with large free lots at all shopping centers.
Things to do in Fullerton Farms
- Explore the nearby nature trails and recreation areas at Honeygo Run Regional Park
- Shop and dine at the commercial plazas along the Belair Road and Silver Spring Road corridors
- Visit local farm stands and seasonal nurseries scattered throughout Perry Hall and Kingsville
Local favorites
- Lib's Grill · American Restaurant & Raw Bar · 4.6★ (2100)Popular local eatery serving classic steaks, fresh oysters, and craft cocktails in an upscale casual setting.
- Conrad's Seafood Restaurant · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (1850)Renowned regional staple known for Maryland steamed blue crabs and traditional seafood platters.
- Silver Spring Mining Company · American Grill & Pub · 4.3★ (1600)Longtime local restaurant featuring crab cakes, burgers, and comfort food in a relaxed environment.
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.