Is Hillendale Farms safe?
Parkville, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Hillendale Farms as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Hillendale Farms
“Go with care. Hillendale Farms is a predominantly peaceful mid-century suburban community that offers convenient access to Parkville and Towson amenities. While residential streets are generally tranquil, visitors should maintain basic situational awareness around nearby major commercial corridors and transit stops where property crime rates are moderately elevated.”
Local police maintain routine patrols along the Taylor Avenue and Loch Raven Boulevard commercial corridors in response to periodic vehicle break-ins and retail theft.
About the area
Hillendale Farms is an established residential neighborhood in unincorporated Baltimore County, nestled between Parkville and Towson. Characterized by modest single-family homes, duplexes, and mature trees, it provides a quiet suburban base close to regional shopping hubs and major commuter routes.
- Suburban Residential
- Mid-Century Homes
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Hillendale Farms
Walk score: 46/100 · Bike score: 40/100
There is no municipal bike-share system in this area, and cyclists must share standard suburban roadways as dedicated bike lanes are virtually nonexistent.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Stable residential homeownership with established, well-kept single-family lots
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to neighboring Baltimore City districts
- Convenient proximity to I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) and Towson retail centers
- Ample free residential parking and quiet side streets
Cons
- Elevated risk of opportunistic property crimes and vehicle thefts, especially near commercial borders
- Pockets of aging rental infrastructure nearby with higher tenant turnover
- Car-dependent layout with limited pedestrian-friendly amenities inside the residential tract
- Limited active nightlife or independent cultural venues within walking distance
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior neighborhood streets, though occasional panhandling is observed near bus shelters and commercial shopping centers along Loch Raven Boulevard.
What Hillendale Farms is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with residents walking dogs and departing for morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and quiet residential atmosphere, with moderate vehicle traffic along the perimeter arteries.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Generally safe on residential blocks, though caution is recommended around poorly lit commercial parking lots after dark.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are very quiet, but standard suburban precautions apply due to occasional overnight vehicle break-ins.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA), with local bus lines like CityLink Green and Route 53 running along peripheral thoroughfares toward Towson and downtown Baltimore; there is no rail service nearby.
Street parking in the residential neighborhood is free, unmetered, and generally readily available, with ample free surface parking at surrounding shopping centers.
Things to do in Hillendale Farms
- Take a short drive to Loch Raven Reservoir for scenic hiking trails and nature viewing
- Browse local shops and grab casual bites along the Taylor Avenue and Loch Raven shopping plazas
- Enjoy a round of golf or outdoor walking at the nearby Mount Pleasant Golf Course
Local favorites
- Pappas Restaurant and Sports Bar · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (3850)A storied Parkville institution world-famous for its traditional Maryland lump crab cakes.
- El Salto Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (1920)A longstanding local favorite serving generous portions of classic Mexican fare and margaritas.
- Charcoal Deli · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.4★ (930)A casual pit-beef joint serving classic Maryland-style pit beef, ham, and turkey sandwiches.
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.