Is Homestead safe?
Virginia Beach, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Homestead as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Homestead
“Go. Homestead is a peaceful and established suburban neighborhood in central Virginia Beach that offers a safe, low-stress environment for visitors. Violent crime is rare, and the area is made up primarily of well-kept single-family homes and quiet residential loops. While very secure, you will definitely need a car to reach nearby commercial corridors and beach attractions.”
About the area
Homestead is a classic, mature suburban community characterized by mid-century and 1970s single-family homes, leafy residential streets, and neighborhood cul-de-sacs. Situated close to major thoroughfares like South Rosemont Road and Holland Road, it provides quick access to central Virginia Beach shopping and dining hubs while retaining a quiet, low-traffic neighborhood feel.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Homestead
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 41/100
There is no local bike-share scheme in the neighborhood, but residential side streets are generally low-speed and navigable for casual cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to national averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes with well-maintained properties
- Solid middle-income economic base with low poverty and stable employment
- Close proximity to major arterial roads connecting to Town Center and the oceanfront
Cons
- Suburban sprawl requires a personal vehicle for almost all errands and dining
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Lack of pedestrian infrastructure such as comprehensive sidewalk networks on interior streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent within the interior residential streets of Homestead, though occasional panhandling may be observed at major commercial intersections along Holland Road.
What Homestead is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers, morning joggers, and school-bound traffic navigating neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with light suburban traffic and delivery vehicles moving through the area.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding-down period with families outdoors in yards and very low foot traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and tranquil with minimal activity; safety remains high, though standard awareness is advised on unlit streets.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) operates limited bus routes along peripheral arterial roads such as Holland Road and South Rosemont Road, but internal streets have no fixed transit; there is no light rail access in this section of Virginia Beach.
Ample and free parking is available throughout the neighborhood via private driveways and unrestricted on-street curb spaces.
Things to do in Homestead
- Spend an afternoon enjoying the walking paths and lake views at nearby Mount Trashmore Park
- Explore shopping, dining, and entertainment options at Lynnhaven Mall just a short drive away
- Visit the nearby Virginia Beach Sports Center or Princess Anne Athletic Complex for regional events
Local favorites
- Tapped Crafthouse · American Restaurant & Taproom · 4.5★ (1120)A popular local spot offering a rotating craft beer wall, burgers, and upscale pub fare.
- Rick's Cafe · Diner · 4.3★ (1850)A long-running 24-hour casual diner serving hearty breakfasts, sandwiches, and American comfort classics.
- Pho 79 · Vietnamese Restaurant · 4.4★ (680)A dependable neighborhood strip-mall eatery known for authentic noodle soups and traditional Vietnamese plates.
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.