Is Jefferson Manor safe?
Mount Vernon, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Jefferson Manor as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Jefferson Manor
“Go. Jefferson Manor is a quiet, well-maintained post-WWII neighborhood with very low violent crime rates and an engaged residential community. While standard precautions apply regarding vehicle security near the adjacent transit hub, visitors and residents can walk through the area comfortably day and night.”
About the area
Jefferson Manor is a historic mid-century enclave of brick duplexes and townhomes located just south of Old Town Alexandria in Fairfax County. Its compact, tree-lined streets provide a tranquil suburban atmosphere immediately adjacent to the Huntington Metro Station.
- Quiet Residential
- Historic / Tree-Lined
- Transit-Adjacent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Jefferson Manor
Walk score: 68/100 · Bike score: 58/100
Capital Bikeshare docks are situated at Huntington Metro Station, providing quick connections to dedicated bike lanes and the nearby multi-use Mount Vernon Trail network.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low and well below national benchmarks
- High rates of homeownership and active civic association foster strong neighborhood upkeep
- Immediate walking access to the Washington Metro Yellow Line at Huntington
- Strong median household incomes well exceeding 115,000 dollars annually
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins and theft near the Metro perimeter
- Adjoining commercial strips along Route 1 and North Kings Highway experience moderate property crime
- Narrow residential streets can create localized traffic congestion during peak commute hours
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the residential streets of Jefferson Manor, though occasional individuals experiencing homelessness or panhandling may be seen near the Huntington Metro station entrance and nearby commercial plazas on Route 1.
What Jefferson Manor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with commuters, joggers, and dog walkers heading toward the Metro station.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with light local traffic and residents utilizing the community park.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and residential, with well-lit neighborhood streets that remain safe for strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic; generally peaceful and safe, though standard awareness of parked vehicle security is prudent.
Transit, parking and getting around
Fairfax Connector buses and WMATA Metrobus routes serve the neighborhood perimeter. The Huntington Metro Station (Yellow Line) sits immediately adjacent on the neighborhood's eastern edge, reachable within a 5- to 10-minute walk from anywhere in the community.
Street parking on residential roads is generally free and accessible, though some streets utilize Fairfax County residential permit restrictions. Paid garage and surface parking is readily available at the Huntington Metro station complex.
Things to do in Jefferson Manor
- Walk or picnic in Jefferson Manor Park, featuring green space and a community playground
- Stroll the historic brick-lined streetscapes dating back to the late 1940s
- Connect to the nearby Mount Vernon Trail corridor for scenic cycling toward Old Town Alexandria
Local favorites
- Bob & Edith's Diner - Huntington · Diner · 4.3★ (1150)A classic 24/7 Northern Virginia diner serving hearty breakfast platters, burgers, and shakes.
- Dishes of India · Indian Restaurant · 4.5★ (680)A neighborhood staple nearby on Route 1 offering traditional northern Indian curries and tandoori specialties.
- Haven Pizzeria Napoletana · Pizza Restaurant · 4.4★ (420)Wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas, craft beers, and Italian small plates located along North Kings Highway.
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.