Is Hollaway Estates safe?
Clinton, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Hollaway Estates as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Hollaway Estates
“Go. Hollaway Estates is a quiet, well-maintained residential subdivision with very low violent crime and a stable community base. While it lacks commercial attractions or walkability, it is a safe, peaceful suburban enclave for visitors staying with family or seeking a tranquil base near southern Prince George's County.”
About the area
Hollaway Estates is an established, tree-lined suburban community located in Clinton, Maryland, featuring detached single-family homes on spacious lots. It offers a tranquil, family-oriented residential environment situated just a short drive from regional parks and commercial hubs along Branch Avenue.
- Suburban Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined Streets
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Hollaway Estates
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no bike-share stations or dedicated on-street bike lanes, though the low-speed interior residential streets are suitable for casual neighborhood cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- High rate of homeownership and well-kept single-family properties fostering community stability.
- Very low violent crime levels compared to regional and metro-area averages.
- Strong median household income exceeding $110,000 with low neighborhood poverty rates.
Cons
- Strictly car-dependent with no commercial dining or retail within walking distance.
- Occasional opportunistic suburban property crime, such as vehicle break-ins and package theft.
- Limited street lighting along some interior residential cul-de-sacs.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this purely residential subdivision, with occasional unhoused individuals only seen near commercial plazas along major highways several miles away.
What Hollaway Estates is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs, exercising, or heading out on their morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and secure, with light local traffic and standard suburban daytime routines.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-centered, feeling safe for walks before total darkness sets in.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and dark with virtually no foot traffic; violent crime is uncommon, but streets are isolated.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit service is provided by TheBus (Prince George's County) and WMATA Metrobus along outer arterial roads like Piscataway Road. The nearest rail station is the Branch Avenue Metro Station (Green Line), approximately 7 miles north.
Parking is completely hassle-free with spacious private driveways and ample, free on-street parking on all residential roads.
Things to do in Hollaway Estates
- Visit the nearby Clearwater Nature Center and hiking trails inside Louise F. Cosca Regional Park.
- Explore mid-19th-century history at the historic Surratt House Museum in downtown Clinton.
- Enjoy outdoor recreational facilities and sports complexes at the Clinton Sports Park.
Local favorites
- Mama Stella's Ristorante Italiano · Italian Restaurant · 4.3★ (850)Long-running suburban fixture serving classic pasta dishes, seafood, and garlic knots in a warm setting.
- Topolino · Italian & Pizza · 4.1★ (1100)Local casual eatery offering hearty Italian favorites, calzones, and hand-tossed pizzas.
- Texas Ribs & BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.2★ (720)Laid-back smokehouse offering ribs, brisket, pulled pork platters, and homestyle sides.
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.