Is Lee Meadows safe?
Fairfax, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Lee Meadows as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Lee Meadows
“Go. Lee Meadows is an exceptionally safe, prosperous suburban enclave in Fairfax County with negligible violent crime rates and quiet residential streets. Visitors will experience virtually no safety concerns, provided standard suburban precautions such as locking parked vehicles are observed.”
About the area
Lee Meadows is a peaceful, established residential community characterized by mature trees, well-kept single-family homes, and manicured yards in Fairfax, Virginia. It offers a quiet retreat just minutes away from the vibrant dining, shopping, and historical attractions of the City of Fairfax and the Mosaic District.
- Suburban
- Quiet
- Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Lee Meadows
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 44/100
Dedicated bike lanes are limited within the subdivision itself, but nearby connectors link into the City of Fairfax trail network and regional routes like the Custis/W&OD connections further north.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are extraordinarily low and far below national and state averages.
- High median household income exceeding $150,000 with very low poverty and strong property values.
- Well-maintained suburban infrastructure with quiet neighborhood roadways.
Cons
- Very car-dependent layout with minimal commercial amenities inside the residential bounds.
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle larcenies.
- Limited continuous sidewalk infrastructure on some older residential blocks.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the residential streets of Lee Meadows. Minor panhandling is occasionally observed near major retail centers along Route 29/Route 50 corridors, but there are no encampments in the neighborhood.
What Lee Meadows is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with neighbors walking dogs and minimal local vehicle traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with excellent visibility and occasional neighborhood recreation.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and dark in residential pockets, remaining exceptionally safe for an evening walk.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely tranquil with almost zero foot traffic, safe with standard nocturnal awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is managed by Fairfax Connector and CUE Bus along nearby thoroughfares such as Route 50 and Route 29. The nearest Metrorail station is Vienna/Fairfax-GMU on the Orange Line, roughly a 10-minute drive or bus ride away.
Street parking is free, plentiful, and unrestricted on almost all residential streets. Commercial areas and strip plazas nearby offer ample, complimentary surface parking lots.
Things to do in Lee Meadows
- Stroll or jog through the peaceful, leafy neighborhood streets and nearby suburban parkland.
- Visit nearby Van Dyck Park for tennis courts, walking paths, and green space recreation.
- Explore historic sites and local events in Old Town Fairfax just a short drive away.
Local favorites
- Artie's · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (3200)Beloved local Great American Restaurants outpost serving steaks, ribs, and craft beers in a boat-themed setting.
- Havabite Eatery · Greek / Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.5★ (850)Casual, enduring spot nearby offering authentic gyros, souvlaki, and Greek specialties.
- De Clieu Coffee & Sandwiches · Coffee Shop · 4.5★ (920)Charming local café in nearby Old Town Fairfax serving specialty espresso, pastries, and lunch 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.