Is Keene Mill Manor safe?
Springfield, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Keene Mill Manor as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Keene Mill Manor
“Go. Keene Mill Manor is an exceptionally safe, established residential suburban enclave in Fairfax County. While it offers minimal commercial attractions within the subdivision itself, violent crime is exceedingly rare and the neighborhood is very peaceful for residents and visitors alike.”
About the area
Keene Mill Manor is a classic mid-century suburban community of single-family homes located in Springfield, Virginia. Characterized by mature trees, quiet cul-de-sacs, and well-maintained properties, it sits just off major Northern Virginia commuting corridors. Visitors will find a quintessential, quiet suburban atmosphere with quick driving access to regional parks and shopping centers.
- Quiet Suburbia
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Keene Mill Manor
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 42/100
Capital Bikeshare stations are not situated inside the neighborhood, but cyclists can connect to the Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail and Lake Accotink Park multi-use trails via local connecting roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low violent and property crime rates compared to national and regional averages
- High median household incomes and stable homeownership rates exceeding 85%
- Well-kept residential streets with mature tree canopy and virtually zero commercial traffic
- Proximity to Fairfax County parkland, trails, and reputable public amenities
Cons
- Highly car-dependent layout requiring a vehicle for almost all daily errands
- Lack of sidewalks on several interior residential streets
- Rush-hour traffic congestion on nearby main thoroughfares like Old Keene Mill Road
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins typical of affluent, quiet suburbs
Homelessness: Visible homelessness and encampments are not present in Keene Mill Manor. Occasional panhandling is limited to major commercial strip mall intersections along Old Keene Mill Road.
What Keene Mill Manor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with neighborhood dog walkers and school bus pickups on quiet residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe, with occasional delivery vans and residents tending to landscaped yards.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and residential, with families walking after dinner under suburban street lighting.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and silent with virtually no pedestrian activity and very minimal safety risk.
Transit, parking and getting around
Fairfax Connector operates bus routes along Old Keene Mill Road connecting to the Franconia-Springfield Metro station (Blue Line) and the Rolling Road Virginia Railway Express (VRE) station, both approximately a 5 to 10-minute drive away.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with ample private residential driveways and unrestricted on-street curb parking throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Keene Mill Manor
- Walk or jog the scenic wooded paths at nearby Lake Accotink Park
- Explore nature exhibits and tranquil trails at Hidden Pond Nature Center
- Shop, dine, or catch a movie at Springfield Town Center, located just a short drive away
Local favorites
- Mike's American · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (4650)A bustling, classic Northern Virginia dining institution renowned for steaks, ribs, and craft beers.
- Delia's Pizzeria & Grille · Italian & Greek Restaurant · 4.4★ (1120)Long-running neighborhood favorite serving brick-oven pizzas, gyros, and hearty pasta dishes.
- Afghan Bistro · Afghan Restaurant · 4.7★ (1280)Critically acclaimed, cozy venue serving traditional and modern Afghan specialties with bold flavors.
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.