Is Huntington Heights safe?
Henrico, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Huntington Heights as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Huntington Heights
“Go with care. Huntington Heights is a predominantly quiet, working-class residential enclave in Henrico County that experiences relatively low levels of violent crime compared to the urban core. While visitors will find little in the way of tourist attractions within the immediate neighborhood, normal situational awareness is typically sufficient for safe visits during the day and early evening.”
About the area
Huntington Heights is an established suburban residential neighborhood in Henrico County, characterized by mid-century single-family homes, mature trees, and quiet residential streets. Positioned just outside the Richmond city limits, it offers a peaceful residential feel while maintaining quick vehicle access to regional parks and commercial corridors along Laburnum Avenue and Mechanicsville Turnpike.
- Suburban / Residential
- Quiet / Low-Key
- Car-Dependent
- Established Community
Walking and biking in Huntington Heights
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no dedicated municipal bike-share stations in the neighborhood, and street cycling requires sharing the road with vehicular traffic along streets without designated bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower rates of violent crime compared to denser urban neighborhoods across the Richmond municipal line
- High percentage of single-family, owner-occupied homes promoting neighborhood stability
- Quick and easy vehicular access to major Richmond-area highways and commercial retail plazas
Cons
- Periodic property crimes including opportunistic vehicle break-ins along street parking
- Limited commercial vibrancy and lack of walkable dining or retail within the immediate residential boundaries
- Heavier dependence on personal vehicles due to infrequent transit coverage
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the residential streets of Huntington Heights, with only occasional panhandling observed near major commercial intersections and bus stops along adjacent arterial roads.
What Huntington Heights is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with local residents commuting to work and school buses running along the side streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with minimal street activity and good daylight visibility.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet as residents settle in for the night; side streets are generally safe for dog walkers and joggers.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and sparse streetlighting; exercise standard caution and keep parked vehicles locked.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by the Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC); local bus routes operate along nearby arterial corridors like Nine Mile Road and Laburnum Avenue, though service within the neighborhood interior is limited.
Parking is exceptionally straightforward, with ample free curbside street parking and private residential driveways throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Huntington Heights
- Take in an indie film or live performance at the historic Henrico Theatre located a short drive away in Highland Springs
- Walk the scenic forested trails and fishing pond at nearby Dorey Park and Recreation Center
- Explore the historic grounds and walking paths at the Dabbs House Museum & Henrico County Tourist Information Center
Local favorites
- Mi Jalisco Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (1250)A popular local spot serving traditional Mexican platters, fresh fajitas, and margaritas in a casual dining room.
- Roma Italian Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.3★ (820)Longstanding neighborhood eatery known for generous portions of pasta, NY-style pizza, and warm hospitality.
- The Dog Wagon · Hot Dog Restaurant · 4.7★ (310)Casual, fast-service favorite dishing out specialty loaded hot dogs, sausages, and classic 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.