Is Murray Hill safe?
Laurel, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Murray Hill as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Murray Hill
“Go. Murray Hill is a quiet, well-maintained suburban enclave in the Laurel area with low violent crime and a high degree of residential stability. Visitors will experience a safe and tranquil environment, though personal transportation is essential.”
About the area
Murray Hill is a peaceful suburban neighborhood characterized by single-family homes, townhome developments, and manicured residential streets. Situated near the Howard and Prince George's County lines, it offers quiet living with convenient access to regional parklands and major commuter corridors.
- Suburban Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Murray Hill
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no public bike-share stations in the area, but cyclists can access the scenic Patuxent Branch Trail and surrounding multi-use park paths nearby.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than regional and national averages
- High homeownership rate and well-maintained residential properties
- Affluent economic profile with low poverty and high household stability
Cons
- Isolated suburban layout necessitates a car for almost all basic errands
- Occasional property crimes like opportunistic vehicle break-ins typical of bedroom communities
- Limited street lighting along some interior cul-de-sacs and side streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Murray Hill's residential streets, with services and occasional panhandling primarily confined to commercial corridors along Route 1.
What Murray Hill is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very safe and calm with early joggers, dog walkers, and residents heading out for their morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and pleasant with minimal through-traffic and a relaxed suburban neighborhood feel.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Safe and peaceful as residents return home; streets remain quiet with low foot traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and safe, though minimal street lighting means visitors should take standard precautions and lock vehicles.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit service is managed by the Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland (RTA), though direct neighborhood service is scarce. The Laurel MARC station is approximately a 10-minute drive away, providing weekday commuter rail access to Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
Parking is abundant and free, with ample space in residential driveways, designated community lots, and unrestricted curbside street parking.
Things to do in Murray Hill
- Walk or jog along the quiet suburban streets and nearby neighborhood green spaces
- Explore the nearby historic Savage Mill complex and its artisan boutiques
- Take a nature hike along the trails of neighboring Savage Park and the Little Patuxent River
Local favorites
- Kloby's Smokehouse · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.4★ (1850)Popular local smokehouse serving slow-cooked ribs, brisket, and craft beers in a casual setting.
- Rams Head Tavern Savage Mill · American Restaurant & Pub · 4.2★ (1420)Historic riverside pub offering craft ales, seafood, and traditional tavern fare with outdoor deck seating.
- Historic Savage Mill · Shopping Complex · 4.6★ (3250)Restored 19th-century cotton mill housing antique shops, art galleries, craft stores, and eateries.
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.