Is Lexington Estates safe?
Herndon, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Lexington Estates as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Lexington Estates
“Go. Lexington Estates is an exceptionally safe, peaceful suburban neighborhood with negligible violent crime and high residential stability. Visitors and residents can walk comfortably at any hour, though you will need a vehicle to access shops and dining.”
About the area
Lexington Estates is an established, picturesque suburban community in Herndon, Virginia, featuring single-family homes, mature trees, and cul-de-sacs. It sits in the affluent Fairfax/Loudoun tech corridor, offering a quiet retreat with convenient access to regional parks and historic downtown Herndon.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Lexington Estates
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 45/100
Interior streets have light traffic suitable for cycling, with easy feeder access to the paved 45-mile W&OD Trail running through central Herndon.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are among the lowest in the metropolitan region and far below national averages
- Affluent economic profile with strong homeownership rates and well-maintained properties
- Peaceful, low-traffic residential streets safe for pedestrians and families
- Convenient driving access to Dulles International Airport and the Silver Line Metro corridor
Cons
- Strictly residential zoning requires driving for all dining, groceries, and services
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle rummaging
- Limited street lighting on some interior cul-de-sacs at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a presence in this residential neighborhood. Services and occasional unhoused individuals are concentrated near commercial corridors along Elden Street and Route 7.
What Lexington Estates is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Crisp and quiet, with neighborhood joggers, dog walkers, and light school commuter traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very peaceful with low traffic speeds, open sidewalks, and children playing outside.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe as residents return home and take evening walks around the tree-lined loop streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and quiet with virtually zero street activity; safety remains very high.
Transit, parking and getting around
Fairfax Connector bus lines service the perimeter along Herndon Parkway and Dranesville Road, connecting to the Herndon Silver Line Metro Station located approximately 2 miles south.
Residential street parking is readily available, free, and unrestricted, while most homes feature private multi-car driveways and garages.
Things to do in Lexington Estates
- Explore the nature trails and bird habitats at adjacent Runnymede Park
- Cycle or jog along the nearby Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Railroad Regional Park trail
- Explore the historic railroad depot and Friday night events in Downtown Herndon
Local favorites
- Jimmy's Old Town Tavern · American Restaurant & Pub · 4.6★ (2150)A legendary local gathering spot serving classic pub fare and Buffalo-style specialties in historic downtown Herndon.
- Zeffirelli Ristorante Italiano · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (640)An upscale, cozy white-tablecloth Italian dining institution known for homemade pastas and veal chops.
- Aslin Beer Company · Brewery · 4.6★ (980)A popular regional craft brewery serving innovative IPAs, sours, and draft pours with indoor and outdoor seating.
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.