Is Murray Hill safe?
Oxon Hill, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Murray Hill as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Murray Hill
“Go with care. Murray Hill is a quiet, primarily residential neighborhood in Oxon Hill, but visitors should remain alert to elevated regional rates of vehicle break-ins and property crime along adjacent commercial corridors. It is generally peaceful during the day, though standard suburban awareness is advised at night.”
About the area
Murray Hill is a modest, mature suburban enclave in Oxon Hill, Maryland, characterized by single-family homes, townhouses, and tree-lined residential streets. It sits just minutes from major regional destinations like National Harbor, Tanger Outlets, and the Henson Creek Trail system. Visitors typically stay here for quiet suburban lodging or to visit family in the inner-beltway region.
- Suburban
- Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Murray Hill
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 34/100
Capital Bikeshare stations are concentrated closer to National Harbor, but the nearby multi-use Henson Creek Trail offers several miles of continuous off-road cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Established, predominantly owner-occupied residential streets with low foot traffic
- Close proximity to Henson Creek Trail and Oxon Cove Park for outdoor recreation
- Minutes away from major shopping, dining, and entertainment hubs at National Harbor
- Solid middle-income stability with high vehicle access and strong community roots
Cons
- Elevated risk of auto theft, car break-ins, and catalytic converter thefts common to the inner-beltway corridor
- Car-dependent infrastructure with limited sidewalks and poor pedestrian lighting on perimeter roads
- Occasional spillover of commercial property crimes along nearby Livingston and Oxon Hill Roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent inside the Murray Hill residential subdivision, though occasional panhandling occurs at major intersections and shopping centers along Livingston and Oxon Hill Roads.
What Murray Hill is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs and departing for morning commutes via car.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with occasional delivery vehicles and light local traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet as residents return home, though caution is recommended on arterial roads after dark.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low activity; poorly lit stretches mean walking late at night is not recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is managed by WMATA Metrobus (routes like the D14 and P12) and Prince George's County TheBus, connecting to the Southern Avenue Metrorail Station (Green Line) roughly four miles to the north.
Street parking in the residential tracts is abundant and unmetered, while local shopping centers offer large, free surface parking lots.
Things to do in Murray Hill
- Bike or walk along the nearby paved Henson Creek Trail through scenic parkland
- Explore historic agriculture and scenic nature trails at nearby Oxon Cove Park and Oxon Hill Farm
- Shop and dine at Tanger Outlets National Harbor located just a short drive west
Local favorites
- Topolino · Italian Restaurant · 4.3★ (1150)Long-running, family-friendly Italian eatery serving classic pastas, seafood, and pizza on Livingston Road.
- Silvestre Chicken · Peruvian Restaurant · 4.4★ (680)Popular neighborhood spot known for flavorful Peruvian rotisserie charcoal chicken and classic sides.
- Golden King · Chinese Restaurant · 4.1★ (320)Local counter-service carryout offering traditional Chinese-American favorites and quick lunch specials.
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.