Is Huntington safe?
Laurel, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Huntington as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Huntington
“Go. Huntington is a quiet, predominantly residential suburban community in Laurel that is generally peaceful and safe for visitors. Basic situational awareness is advised along nearby commercial thoroughfares and apartment complexes after dark, but overall violent crime rates are low.”
About the area
Huntington is a mature suburban neighborhood in Laurel featuring single-family homes, townhouses, and tree-lined streets near the Patuxent River. It offers convenient access to historic downtown Laurel, Fort Meade, and regional transit corridors between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Huntington
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There are no municipal bikeshare stations in the immediate neighborhood, but local roads connect easily to the Patuxent Branch Trail and Riverfront Park paths.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Stable residential neighborhood with high homeownership and solid household incomes
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to broader Prince George's County averages
- Close proximity to community parks, Patuxent River trails, and historic Laurel attractions
Cons
- Occasional property crimes like vehicle break-ins and package theft typical of suburban communities
- Bordering arterial roads like Route 1 and Route 198 experience heavier traffic and occasional petty crime
- Limited street lighting along some interior residential streets and cul-de-sacs
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a significant presence in residential Huntington, though occasional unhoused individuals may be seen near major transit stops along the Route 1 commercial corridor.
What Huntington is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with commuters, school buses, and residents walking dogs along neighborhood sidewalks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with minimal pedestrian traffic aside from neighborhood residents.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential atmosphere, comfortable for casual evening walks with standard street awareness.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic; streets are generally quiet and dark, so standard precautions regarding locking vehicles apply.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit is provided by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metrobus) and RTA of Central Maryland, with the Laurel MARC Train Station (Camden Line) located about 1 to 2 miles away for regional commuter rail access.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with free residential street parking and private driveways throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Huntington
- Explore the walking and biking paths at Riverfront Park along the Patuxent River
- Visit the historic Laurel Museum to learn about local textile and railroad history
- Shop and dine along Main Street in nearby Historic Downtown Laurel
Local favorites
- Toucan Taco · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)Long-running, colorful local staple known for classic hard-shell tacos, burritos, and comfort fare.
- More Than Java Cafe · Coffee Shop · 4.6★ (290)Welcoming community cafe offering specialty espresso drinks, pastries, and breakfast sandwiches.
- Olive on Main · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.5★ (460)Casual, stylish bistro serving freshly prepared Mediterranean platters, gyros, and craft cocktails.
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.