Is Huntington safe?
Mount Vernon, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Huntington as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Huntington
“Go. Huntington is a stable, predominantly residential suburban community in Fairfax County with low violent crime rates and direct access to Washington, D.C. via the Metro. While minor property theft occurs occasionally around transit hubs and commercial corridors, it is a secure base for visitors exploring Alexandria and the capital region.”
About the area
Huntington is an established neighborhood featuring mid-century duplexes, suburban single-family homes, and modern transit-oriented apartment complexes just south of Old Town Alexandria. Anchored by the Yellow Line Huntington Metro station and adjacent to Cameron Run, it combines suburban tranquility with practical urban connectivity.
- Suburban
- Transit-Oriented
- Quiet
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Huntington
Walk score: 58/100 · Bike score: 52/100
Capital Bikeshare stations are available at the Huntington Metro station, connecting riders north to the Mount Vernon Trail and Old Town Alexandria bike paths.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than national and regional urban benchmarks
- High household median incomes (exceeding $100,000) and low overall poverty rates
- Convenient direct rail connectivity via the Huntington Metro Yellow Line station
Cons
- Occasional vehicle break-ins and property crimes near commuter parking facilities
- Pedestrian navigation along Route 1 and North Kings Highway requires caution due to heavy vehicle traffic
- Limited walkable late-night dining or retail within the interior residential pockets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in Huntington, with occasional individuals near commercial intersections along the Richmond Highway corridor, but no established encampments exist in residential areas.
What Huntington is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with commuters heading to the Metro station and locals walking dogs through leafy residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with regular neighborhood foot traffic around parks and local shopping plazas.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Generally active near the transit plaza and along North Kings Highway with returning commuters and dinner patrons.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and low-activity; residential streets remain safe, though standard caution is advised around secluded bus stops and parking lots.
Transit, parking and getting around
Huntington is served by the Washington Metro Yellow Line at Huntington Station, alongside multiple Fairfax Connector and WMATA Metrobus routes connecting to Alexandria and Fort Belvoir.
Residential streets generally offer ample free parking (some requiring local permits), while Huntington Station features large multi-level commuter parking garages with daily fee structures.
Things to do in Huntington
- Stroll or jog through Huntington Park and explore the Cameron Run stream valley trails
- Catch the Yellow Line Metro for a five-minute ride into historic Old Town Alexandria
- Visit nearby Mount Vernon and the scenic George Washington Memorial Parkway trailheads
Local favorites
- Dishes of India · Indian Restaurant · 4.5★ (850)Longtime local staple serving refined traditional Indian curries and tandoori specialties in a cozy basement setting.
- Bob & Edith's Diner - Huntington · Diner · 4.3★ (1200)Classic 24-hour Northern Virginia diner serving hearty breakfast platters, burgers, and comfort food.
- Chalkboard Wings & BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.4★ (460)Neighborhood joint known for smoked wings, pulled pork, craft draft beer, and casual patio seating.
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.