Is Huntington safe?
Virginia Beach, 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, quiet suburban residential enclave in Virginia Beach characterized by low violent crime and well-maintained single-family homes. While it offers minimal tourist attractions, it is very safe and comfortable for guests visiting residents or utilizing local home rentals.”
About the area
Huntington is an established suburban community situated in the Kempsville area of central Virginia Beach. Built largely in the late 20th century, the neighborhood features mature trees, single-family houses on modest lots, and quiet residential streets buffered from main commercial corridors.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Huntington
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 44/100
Residential streets are calm enough for casual neighborhood biking, though there are no dedicated bike lanes or public bike-share stations connecting directly into regional greenways.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rate compared to national and regional benchmarks
- High homeownership rate and stable middle-income demographic base
- Close proximity to major retail and dining hubs along Princess Anne and Kempsville Roads
Cons
- Predominantly car-dependent with almost no commercial amenities inside the residential tract
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle larcenies
- Inconsistent sidewalk infrastructure along some interior residential streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent within the interior residential community, with only occasional individuals seen along high-traffic commercial strip corridors nearby.
What Huntington is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe, with neighbors jogging, walking dogs, and departing on morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet suburban environment with very light residential traffic and open, safe streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful and secure for evening neighborhood walks, though lighting depends on sporadic street lamps.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued and dark with minimal activity; safety risk remains low with standard suburban precautions.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) provides bus service along outer arterials like Kempsville Road, but there is no direct light rail or bus service running through the interior neighborhood streets.
Free and effortless parking is available in residential driveways and along curb space throughout the entire neighborhood with no meters or permit requirements.
Things to do in Huntington
- Visit the nearby Kempsville Recreation Center for swimming, fitness, and indoor courts
- Explore walking paths, lake views, and outdoor events at nearby Mount Trashmore Park
- Sample local dining and regional retail along the South Plaza Trail and Kempsville corridors
Local favorites
- Ynot Italian - Kempsville · Italian Restaurant · 4.3★ (1280)Longstanding local favorite known for traditional pizza, pasta dishes, and Italian desserts.
- The Skinny Dip Frozen Yogurt Bar · Frozen Yogurt Shop · 4.6★ (430)Popular neighborhood spot offering a rotating selection of self-serve frozen yogurts and toppings.
- Town Center Cold Pressed · Coffee & Juice Bar · 4.5★ (320)Modern cafe serving specialty espresso drinks, cold-pressed juices, and light cafe fare.
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.