Is Hollindale safe?
Mount Vernon, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Hollindale as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Hollindale
“Go. Hollindale is a tranquil, affluent residential enclave in the Mount Vernon area characterized by very low crime rates and well-kept suburban homes. Visitors and residents experience exceptionally safe streets day and night, though standard vigilance against occasional vehicle break-ins is advised.”
About the area
Hollindale is an established, tree-lined neighborhood situated in the Mount Vernon corridor of Fairfax County. Dominated by single-family homes and manicured lawns, the community offers a peaceful setting close to regional parks, historic landmarks, and the Potomac River.
- Suburban Quiet
- Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Hollindale
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 48/100
Capital Bikeshare docks are limited in the immediate enclave, but cyclists have straightforward road connections to the paved Mount Vernon Trail running along the George Washington Memorial Parkway.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are negligible and property crime is significantly below national baselines
- High household median incomes and strong residential investment support stable neighborhood upkeep
- Close proximity to the Mount Vernon Trail and regional recreational facilities along the Potomac
Cons
- Car-dependent layout requires a vehicle for almost all errands and transit access
- Occasional opportunistic thefts from unlocked vehicles parked overnight
- Limited continuous sidewalk networks and sparse street illumination on some interior roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent in the residential streets of Hollindale. Any visible individuals or supportive social services are concentrated several miles away along the commercial Richmond Highway (Route 1) corridor.
What Hollindale is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very safe and active with neighborhood dog walkers and morning joggers along residential lanes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with minimal local vehicle traffic and a relaxed suburban environment.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful and secure for evening strolls, though carrying a flashlight helps on less illuminated blocks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and safe with practically no foot traffic or commercial disturbances.
Transit, parking and getting around
Fairfax Connector bus routes 101 and 152 operate along nearby arterials such as Fort Hunt Road, connecting passengers to the Huntington Metrorail Station (Yellow Line) roughly 3.5 miles to the north.
Curbside residential parking is free, unregulated, and widely available, and nearby commercial plazas offer ample free surface parking lots.
Things to do in Hollindale
- Explore the nearby mid-century modern architectural enclaves of adjacent Hollin Hills
- Shop and dine at the historic Hollin Hall Shopping Center just north of the neighborhood
- Take a short trip down to George Washington's Mount Vernon estate and grounds along the Potomac
Local favorites
- River Bend Bistro · American Bistro · 4.6★ (430)Neighborhood gathering place serving seasonal American and French-inspired bistro fare with an extensive wine list.
- Hollin Hall Variety Store · Department Store · 4.7★ (340)Longstanding local institution offering gifts, hardware, toys, and eclectic household items.
- Pastry Xpo · Bakery & Cafe · 4.5★ (390)Cozy bakery offering custom cakes, European-style pastries, sandwiches, and espresso drinks.
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.