Is Green Tree Manor safe?
Bethesda, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Green Tree Manor as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Green Tree Manor
“Go. Green Tree Manor is an exceptionally safe, quiet, and affluent residential enclave in Bethesda. Violent crime is virtually non-existent, and standard suburban precautions are more than sufficient for visitors.”
About the area
Green Tree Manor is a peaceful, tree-lined residential community tucked away near Bethesda's major medical and institutional hubs. The area features well-maintained single-family homes, manicured lawns, and quiet cul-de-sacs with negligible commercial foot traffic.
- Quiet Suburban
- Tree-Lined / Leafy
- Affluent / Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Green Tree Manor
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 45/100
Capital Bikeshare docks are available near the Medical Center Metro and along Old Georgetown Road, connecting riders toward the Bethesda Trolley Trail.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are extraordinarily low compared to national and regional benchmarks
- High median household incomes exceeding $180,000 and strong homeownership stability
- Close proximity to top-tier healthcare facilities like Suburban Hospital and Walter Reed
- Quiet, low-traffic neighborhood streets ideal for peaceful strolling
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked car rummaging or package theft
- Predominantly car-dependent with few commercial amenities within immediate walking distance
- Cut-through traffic and congestion along nearby Greentree Road during peak commuting hours
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Green Tree Manor. Occasional unhoused individuals may be seen around major commercial transit intersections in downtown Bethesda, but none reside within this residential neighborhood.
What Green Tree Manor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with residents walking dogs and heading out on morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and safe with light residential traffic and service vehicles in the area.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and tranquil as residents return home, offering very safe conditions for an evening walk.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet with low light and negligible pedestrian presence; stays exceptionally safe.
Transit, parking and getting around
Montgomery County Ride On buses (such as Route 47) provide connections along Greentree Road and Old Georgetown Road. The nearest Metrorail station is Medical Center on the Red Line, approximately a 20- to 25-minute walk (1.2 miles) or a short bus connection away.
Residential street parking is readily available and generally unrestricted on interior residential streets, though some signage limits weekday commuter parking near medical complexes.
Things to do in Green Tree Manor
- Take a quiet morning stroll or jog through the shaded neighborhood streets and cul-de-sacs
- Walk or bike over to nearby Maplewood-Alta Vista Local Park for tennis, playgrounds, and open fields
- Visit the adjacent National Institutes of Health or Suburban Hospital campuses for specialized visits
Local favorites
- Suburban Hospital Cafeteria & Marketplace · Cafeteria / Quick Bites · 4.1★ (85)Clean and convenient dining option offering freshly prepared meals right next to the neighborhood.
- Pinstripes · Bistro & Bowling · 4.4★ (1820)Popular nearby venue in Pike & Rose offering Italian-American dining, bowling lanes, and bocce courts.
- Mon Ami Gabi · French Bistro · 4.5★ (1950)Celebrated downtown Bethesda staple serving classic steak frites and French comfort foods in a chic setting.
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.