Is Glenmere safe?
Tysons, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Glenmere as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Glenmere
“Go. Glenmere is a quiet, highly affluent residential enclave in Fairfax County with exceptionally low violent crime rates. Visitors will find safe, tree-lined streets near the bustling commercial and dining amenities of Tysons, requiring only standard suburban situational awareness.”
About the area
Glenmere is a peaceful residential neighborhood situated just south of central Tysons and adjacent to Vienna. Characterized by well-maintained single-family homes, mature landscaping, and townhouse communities, it offers a tranquil retreat while remaining minutes away from premier shopping and corporate centers.
- Quiet Residential
- Affluent Suburb
- Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Glenmere
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 46/100
Local residential streets are calm for cycling, though neighborhood connectors are suburban. Capital Bikeshare docks are accessible closer to Tysons Metro stations and Vienna connections provide access to the Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Railroad Regional Park trail.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low violent and serious property crime rates well below state and national averages
- High household income exceeding $160,000 with nearly universal health coverage and low poverty
- Pristine, well-maintained housing stock with minimal vacancy and strong community stability
- Proximity to world-class retail and dining centers at Tysons Corner and Vienna
Cons
- Suburban layout requires a vehicle for most daily tasks and activities
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins reported in nearby commercial and commuter corridors
- Heavy regional traffic congestion along surrounding arteries like Route 7 and Gallows Road
- Limited commercial or dining options located directly within neighborhood bounds
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Glenmere's residential streets. Minor panhandling is occasionally observed near major retail centers along Route 7 and metro station plazas.
What Glenmere is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant as residents walk dogs and head out on morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very calm and safe, with occasional delivery drivers and joggers on the sidewalks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and residential, with families out for evening strolls under good suburban lighting.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and silent with virtually no foot traffic, though safety remains very high.
Transit, parking and getting around
Fairfax Connector routes serve the outer perimeter along Old Courthouse Road and Gallows Road. The Washington Metro Silver Line stations at Tysons and Greensboro are roughly a 5-to-7-minute drive or a long 25-minute walk away.
Residential street parking and driveway parking are widely available and free of charge throughout Glenmere. Commercial destinations nearby offer expansive surface lots or multi-level garages.
Things to do in Glenmere
- Stroll the serene suburban cul-de-sacs and local green spaces bordering Freedom Hill Park
- Shop and dine at the nearby Tysons Corner Center and Tysons Galleria retail complexes
- Explore the historic charm, boutique shops, and seasonal farmers markets in adjacent Vienna
Local favorites
- Founding Farmers Tysons · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (4650)Popular farm-to-table destination serving hearty American comfort food and craft cocktails nearby on Pike 7 Plaza.
- Super Chicken · Peruvian Restaurant · 4.6★ (1120)Beloved local fast-casual spot famous for charcoal-rotisserie Peruvian chicken and homemade sauces.
- Caboose Tavern · Brewpub · 4.5★ (1280)Nearby craft brewery and kitchen located right off the W&OD Trail offering patio seating and small-batch beers.
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.