Is Meadow Woods Estates safe?
Brandywine, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Meadow Woods Estates as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Meadow Woods Estates
“Go. Meadow Woods Estates is a quiet, prosperous suburban enclave in southern Prince George's County with very low violent crime rates and well-kept single-family homes. While it offers little in terms of walkable commercial nightlife, it is an exceptionally safe and peaceful residential neighborhood.”
About the area
Meadow Woods Estates is a sprawling, tree-lined residential community in Brandywine featuring large single-family homes on spacious lots. It functions primarily as a tranquil commuter suburb with easy vehicular access to major shopping centers along Crain Highway.
- Suburban Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Spacious Lots
Walking and biking in Meadow Woods Estates
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 22/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or bike-share hubs within the neighborhood, though the rural paved roads and trails inside nearby Cedarville State Forest offer recreational cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to northern Prince George's County
- High homeownership rate and strong median household incomes exceeding $120,000
- Spacious, well-maintained properties with quiet cul-de-sacs and minimal through-traffic
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Extremely car-dependent with zero walkable retail or dining options
- Poor street lighting on surrounding rural connector roads at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent within this residential subdivision, with occasional unhoused individuals only seen near commercial shopping nodes along Route 301 several miles away.
What Meadow Woods Estates is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with school commuters, dog walkers, and joggers taking advantage of low-traffic neighborhood roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Extremely quiet as most residents are at work or school, with routine delivery and maintenance vehicles present.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe as families return home and settle in, though lighting along arterial perimeter roads is sparse.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and silent with minimal street activity, remaining safe but requiring a personal vehicle to navigate.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is extremely limited; Prince George's County TheBus Route 36 and MTA commuter buses run along US-301, while the nearest WMATA rail station is Branch Avenue (Green Line), roughly 14 miles to the north.
Driveway and private garage parking is standard for every home, and free, unrestricted street parking is readily available for guests without any meters or permit requirements.
Things to do in Meadow Woods Estates
- Explore the hiking, biking, and equestrian trails in nearby Cedarville State Forest
- Shop and dine at the Brandywine Crossing commercial center
- Pick fresh seasonal produce and enjoy family farm activities at Miller Farms
Local favorites
- Milk & Honey Southern Cuisine - Brandywine · Southern Restaurant · 4.1★ (1280)Popular regional eatery serving hearty brunch favorites, shrimp and grits, and Southern comfort dishes.
- Romano's Winery · Winery · 4.7★ (310)Family-owned rural vineyard offering tastings of handcrafted Maryland wines and weekend live music events.
- Miller Farms · Produce Market & Bakery · 4.6★ (1450)Longstanding agricultural market renowned for fresh produce, handmade ice cream, and seasonal baked goods.
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.