Is Montpelier Hills safe?
Laurel, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Montpelier Hills as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Montpelier Hills
“Go. Montpelier Hills is a quiet, tree-lined residential enclave in Laurel with low violent crime rates and a stable community feel. Visitors can comfortably explore local historic sites and parks, though basic precautions against opportunistic property crime like vehicle break-ins are standard.”
About the area
Montpelier Hills is an established suburban community in southern Laurel, Maryland, surrounded by mature trees, mid-century homes, and townhome clusters. It sits adjacent to historic estates and regional parklands, offering a serene residential retreat between Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
- Quiet Suburban
- Wooded Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Historic / Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Montpelier Hills
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 36/100
No dedicated bike-share stations are located directly in the neighborhood; recreational cycling is pleasant on quiet neighborhood streets, connecting nearby to the Patuxent Branch and WB&A multi-use trails via arterial roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Substantially lower violent crime rate than broader Prince George's County averages
- Solid economic base with median household incomes exceeding county averages and low poverty
- High rates of owner-occupied housing contributing to well-maintained neighborhood grounds
Cons
- Occasional property crimes such as vehicle tampering and package thefts along residential streets
- Highly car-dependent layout with minimal commercial amenities within walking distance
- Proximity to major commuter corridors (MD-197 and MD-295) creates localized traffic congestion
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the Montpelier Hills residential community, though occasional panhandling may be observed near major commercial retail plazas on US Route 1.
What Montpelier Hills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with residents walking dogs, jogging, and commuting out to regional hubs.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with light neighborhood traffic and open, sunny residential streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Settled and secure, though street lighting varies across some residential courts.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and quiet; isolated streets necessitate staying alert to surroundings.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit is served by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metrobus) route 89M and Prince George's County TheBus route 11, connecting to the Greenbelt Metro Station and Laurel MARC Train Station about 4 miles away.
Ample free residential street and driveway parking throughout the neighborhood with no meters or paid garages required.
Things to do in Montpelier Hills
- Tour the historic 18th-century Montpelier Mansion and its landscaped grounds
- Attend exhibitions and community workshops at the Montpelier Arts Center
- Walk the forested trails and enjoy the sports fields at Montpelier Community Park
Local favorites
- Amber Spice · Indian Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)Acclaimed casual dining spot serving traditional North and South Indian curries and tandoori specialties.
- Red Sky Steak & Fish · Seafood & Steakhouse · 4.3★ (820)Popular local eatery offering fresh seafood platters, steaks, and classic American comfort dishes.
- Toucan Taco · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (1430)Longstanding local institution known for retro decor and hearty Maryland-style Mexican-American 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.