Is Hall safe?
Bowie, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Hall as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Hall
“Go. Hall is a tranquil, semi-rural and suburban pocket of Bowie characterized by extremely low violent crime, high median household incomes, and strong homeownership rates. Visitors will find a peaceful residential area with little to worry about regarding personal safety, though a vehicle is practically mandatory.”
About the area
Hall is situated in the southern reaches of Bowie along the Patuxent River corridor and Central Avenue, offering a blend of quiet subdivisions, wooded lots, and open space. It provides a peaceful residential retreat close to regional parks and Prince George's County attractions.
- Suburban / Semi-Rural
- Peaceful & Wooded
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Oriented
Walking and biking in Hall
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There is no local bike-share program, and cycling is mostly limited to neighborhood side streets due to high-speed traffic and narrow shoulders on regional arterial roads like MD-214.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are notably below national and countywide averages
- Affluent demographic with median household incomes well exceeding $120,000 and low poverty rates
- High rate of owner-occupied, well-maintained single-family homes on spacious lots
- Quiet environment with minimal through-traffic on neighborhood residential roads
Cons
- Nearly complete dependence on personal vehicles for all basic amenities
- Isolated rural stretches along main thoroughfares can have limited lighting at night
- Occasional opportunistic property thefts or vehicle break-ins typical of exurban areas
Homelessness: Visible homelessness and encampments are not a notable presence in the Hall area, with support services concentrated in larger commercial hubs in Prince George's County.
What Hall is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and quiet as residents commute out, perfectly safe for morning jogs or dog walking.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Peaceful and low-key with light local traffic on main connectors like MD-214.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential atmosphere where streets quickly empty out as families settle in.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and tranquil; personal safety risks are minimal, though street lighting is sparse away from major junctions.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is extremely limited in Hall; Prince George's County TheBus and WMATA buses serve commercial corridors miles to the north and west, while the nearest rail access is the New Carrollton Metro/MARC station roughly 12 miles away.
Free, ample private driveways and unrestricted on-street parking are standard across all residential subdivisions.
Things to do in Hall
- Hike and birdwatch through the serene wetlands at the Governor Bridge Natural Area
- Spend a family day enjoying roller coasters and entertainment at nearby Six Flags America
- Kayak or fish along the Patuxent River at Patuxent River Park access points nearby
Local favorites
- Rip's Country Inn · American Restaurant · 4.3★ (2150)Longstanding local institution on nearby Route 301 serving hearty American classics, seafood, and breakfast.
- Jerry's Seafood · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (1680)Upscale regional seafood favorite famous for its signature Crab Bomb dish.
- Old Bowie Town Grille · Bar & Grill · 4.3★ (1420)Casual, community-oriented gathering spot serving pub fare, craft beers, and hosting live music.
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.