Is Lee Hill safe?
Fredericksburg, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Lee Hill as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Lee Hill
“Go. Lee Hill is a peaceful, master-planned suburban community in Spotsylvania County near Fredericksburg characterized by low violent crime rates and stable residential neighborhoods. While primarily residential and car-oriented, it provides a safe, welcoming environment for families, golf enthusiasts, and visitors traveling through the southern Fredericksburg metro area.”
About the area
Lee Hill is an expansive suburban development featuring golf course subdivisions, quiet cul-de-sacs, and convenient access to commercial hubs like Cosner's Corner. It offers tree-lined residential streets, community centers, and medical facilities, situated just minutes south of historic downtown Fredericksburg.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Golf Community
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Lee Hill
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There is no municipal bike-share system; while neighborhood streets are quiet for recreational cycling, dedicated bike lanes connecting to regional trails are sparse on major thoroughfares.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly below regional and national benchmarks.
- Strong economic stability with high median household incomes and a poverty rate under 6%.
- Well-maintained housing stock with high homeownership rates exceeding 80%.
- Clean, family-oriented neighborhood parks and private golf amenities.
Cons
- Suburban retail strips along Route 1 occasionally experience opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins.
- Heavily car-dependent with virtually no walkable daily amenities.
- Arterial traffic congestion during peak commuter hours along Route 1 and nearby I-95.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent within the residential subdivisions of Lee Hill, though occasional panhandling occurs at major highway intersections along nearby Route 1.
What Lee Hill is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with residents jogging, walking dogs, and commuting out along Lee Hill School Drive.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet within subdivisions, while nearby shopping plazas experience steady daytime activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Very safe with low vehicular activity on residential streets and families dining at local restaurants.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and dark with minimal pedestrian traffic; overall safety remains high with standard property awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is managed by FXBGO! (formerly FRED), with limited commuter service along major corridors; the nearest Virginia Railway Express (VRE) commuter rail station is Spotsylvania Station, located roughly 2 to 3 miles away.
Parking is exceptionally easy, with expansive free surface parking at all commercial plazas and abundant private driveways throughout residential neighborhoods.
Things to do in Lee Hill
- Play a round of 18 holes at the Lee's Hill Golf Club championship course.
- Explore the nearby outdoor fields, playgrounds, and walking paths at Marshall Park.
- Shop and dine at the adjacent Cosner's Corner shopping complex.
Local favorites
- Lee's Hill Golf Club · Golf Course & Country Club · 4.1★ (320)A popular public 18-hole championship golf course featuring manicured greens and a casual clubhouse grill.
- Castiglia's Italian Restaurant (Courthouse Rd) · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (890)A cozy, family-owned establishment serving authentic New York-style pizza, pasta, and classic Italian entrees.
- Poco Loco Taqueria · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (410)A beloved local counter-service spot known for flavorful street tacos, burritos, and house-made salsas.
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.