Is Goshen Hunt Hills safe?
Damascus, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Goshen Hunt Hills as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Goshen Hunt Hills
“Go. Goshen Hunt Hills is an exceptionally safe, affluent, and tranquil suburban enclave in northern Montgomery County. Violent crime is virtually nonexistent, and the neighborhood poses virtually no safety risks to visitors outside of standard suburban awareness.”
About the area
Goshen Hunt Hills is a quiet residential subdivision characterized by spacious single-family homes, mature tree cover, and generous lot sizes near Damascus. It offers an exurban, peaceful retreat with close proximity to agricultural reserves and regional parks.
- Suburban / Rural
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet & Wooded
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Goshen Hunt Hills
Walk score: 11/100 · Bike score: 22/100
There is no local bike-share infrastructure; cycling is mostly recreational along low-traffic neighborhood roads or on trails at Magruder Branch Stream Valley Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low violent and property crime rates compared to county and national averages
- High household median income and homeownership rate exceeding 90%
- Well-maintained properties, zero blighted housing, and quiet residential streets
- Easy driving access to regional parks and rural farm markets
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with virtually no walkable retail or dining
- Limited street lighting along rural feeder roads like Goshen Road
- Long travel times to major employment hubs and urban amenities
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in this residential area, and there are no encampments or panhandling present.
What Goshen Hunt Hills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet with neighbors walking dogs and school buses circulating through the subdivision.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very low traffic and safe for strolls, jogging, or outdoor play along residential streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and quiet with families returning home; minimal street activity and very safe.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and silent with virtually no pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very limited in this subdivision; Ride On bus route 90 serves nearby Woodfield Road, but the nearest rail station (Shady Grove on the Metro Red Line) is a 25-minute drive away.
Parking is completely hassle-free with ample private driveways and free, unrestricted curb parking on residential side streets.
Things to do in Goshen Hunt Hills
- Take a nature hike or go horseback riding in nearby Magruder Branch Stream Valley Park
- Shop for local produce, baked goods, and seasonal plants at Butler's Orchard
- Enjoy outdoor recreation and sports fields at Damascus Local Park
Local favorites
- Jimmie Cone · Ice Cream Shop · 4.8★ (1650)A legendary local soft-serve institution in nearby downtown Damascus operating since 1962.
- Tom & Ray's Restaurant · American Diner · 4.5★ (510)A long-standing Damascus fixture serving hearty homestyle breakfasts, subs, and daily specials.
- Red Rooster Restaurant · Family Restaurant · 4.3★ (580)Popular local eatery known for fried chicken, classic comfort food, and friendly service.
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.