Is Homewood safe?
Burke, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Homewood as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Homewood
“Go. Homewood is an exceptionally safe, peaceful suburban enclave within Burke, benefiting from the robust public safety and high quality of life typical of Fairfax County. Violent crime is virtually non-existent, and visitors can walk around freely at all hours without safety concerns.”
About the area
Homewood is a quiet residential subdivision in Burke, Virginia, featuring single-family homes, manicured lawns, and tree-lined streets. It offers a tranquil, family-oriented suburban environment with convenient proximity to regional parks, golf courses, and commuter rail corridors into Washington, D.C.
- Quiet / Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined Suburb
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Homewood
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 44/100
There is no dock-based bike-share program immediately in the neighborhood, but local streets and multi-use paved community paths easily connect cyclists to surrounding Burke parklands.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent and property crime rates are among the lowest in the nation, backed by strong Fairfax County public safety services.
- Exceptionally strong economic fundamentals with median household incomes well over $150,000 and minimal poverty.
- Well-maintained housing stock, active homeowner presence, and pristine neighborhood surroundings.
- Convenient access to extensive outdoor recreation including nearby Burke Lake Park.
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with very few commercial amenities located within immediate walking distance.
- Occasional opportunistic thefts from unlocked vehicles in driveways, typical of quiet suburbs.
- Public transit access is limited primarily to commuter hours and feeder bus routes.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Homewood or the surrounding Burke neighborhoods.
What Homewood is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with morning joggers, dog walkers, and school traffic, offering a totally secure environment.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet suburban streets with negligible traffic and absolute safety.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential setting where residents walk after dinner in complete safety under suburban street lighting.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely calm and dark with virtually no pedestrian or vehicular traffic, remaining exceptionally safe.
Transit, parking and getting around
Fairfax Connector provides local bus service in the Burke area, connecting commuters to the Burke Centre VRE rail station (Virginia Railway Express) and the Franconia-Springfield Metrorail station (Blue Line).
Parking is exceptionally easy, with free residential driveways, curbside street parking, and ample free parking lots at all adjacent shopping centers.
Things to do in Homewood
- Explore the nearby nature trails and recreation facilities at Burke Lake Park.
- Spend an afternoon browsing local dining options and shops along Burke Centre Parkway.
- Enjoy outdoor sports and playground amenities at neighboring community parks.
Local favorites
- Spartans Family Restaurant · Greek / American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1250)Longtime family-friendly staple offering hearty Greek specialties, pizza, and classic American diner fare.
- Glory Days Grill · Sports Bar & Grill · 4.3★ (1420)Popular local sports-themed restaurant serving burgers, wings, and comfort food with numerous screens.
- Anita's New Mexico Style Mexican Food · New Mexican Restaurant · 4.2★ (1180)Regional favorite known for breakfast burritos, red and green chile sauces, and casual Tex-Mex classics.
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.