Is Greens of Fair Lakes safe?
Centreville, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Greens of Fair Lakes as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Greens of Fair Lakes
“Go. Greens of Fair Lakes is an exceptionally safe, quiet suburban community in western Fairfax County. While it is primarily residential and car-dependent, visitors face virtually no violent crime risks and can navigate the area with peace of mind at any hour.”
About the area
Greens of Fair Lakes is a peaceful residential enclave of condominiums and townhomes tucked between Fair Lakes and Centreville. Surrounded by mature trees, winding walking paths, and major commuter routes like I-66 and Route 286, it offers a tranquil retreat within minutes of major shopping and dining centers.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Greens of Fair Lakes
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There is no dedicated public bike-share system in the immediate neighborhood, but the community features connected multi-use sidepaths linking toward the Fairfax County Parkway Trail network.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are negligible and well below state and national averages.
- Backed by Fairfax County's robust economic base, low poverty rate (under 6%), and high median household income.
- Well-maintained properties, low vacancy rates, and active HOA community management.
- Immediate access to top-tier healthcare facilities and regional commercial hubs.
Cons
- Highly car-dependent for daily errands and dining outside the immediate complex.
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins or package thefts typical of sprawling suburban parking lots.
- Heavy commuter traffic congestion along nearby Fair Lakes Parkway and Route 286 during rush hours.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent within Greens of Fair Lakes. Occasional panhandling may occur near major highway off-ramps or big-box retail intersections along Route 29/Route 28, but there are no encampments in the neighborhood.
What Greens of Fair Lakes is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with residents jogging, walking dogs, or commuting along tree-lined community roadways.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with light neighborhood traffic and delivery vehicles navigating residential cul-de-sacs.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Relaxed atmosphere as commuters return home and families walk the paved paths with high perceived safety.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet with minimal foot traffic, maintaining a safe and low-risk environment throughout.
Transit, parking and getting around
Fairfax Connector operates local bus routes (such as Route 605 and Stringfellow Road Park-and-Ride express services), but rail access requires driving approximately 6 miles east to the Vienna/Fairfax-GMU Metrorail Station on the Orange Line.
Parking within the residential complex is managed via assigned permits and visitor spaces, while nearby shopping plazas offer abundant, free surface parking lots.
Things to do in Greens of Fair Lakes
- Stroll along the paved scenic walking paths around the Fair Lakes community lakes and wooded buffers.
- Shop and dine at the adjacent Fair Lakes Center and East Market retail districts.
- Play a round of golf or practice at the nearby Twin Lakes Golf Course just minutes to the southwest.
Local favorites
- Guapo's Restaurant · Tex-Mex Restaurant · 4.4★ (1850)Lively regional favorite offering wood-charcoal rotisserie chicken, fajitas, and margaritas nearby in Fair Lakes.
- Tony's NY Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.3★ (620)Casual neighborhood staple serving classic thin-crust New York style pizza, subs, and pasta dishes.
- Chantilly National Golf & Country Club · Country Club & Golf · 4.5★ (210)Private golf club located just down the road featuring an Ed Ault-designed 18-hole championship course.
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.