Is Navy safe?
Chantilly, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Navy as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Navy
“Go. Navy is an exceptionally safe, peaceful, and affluent suburban community in Fairfax County. Visitors will find serene residential streets, excellent community infrastructure, and virtually negligible crime rates.”
About the area
Navy is a wooded, upscale suburban neighborhood nestled between Chantilly and Fairfax, centered around West Ox Road and Navy Elementary School. It is defined by spacious single-family homes, leafy cul-de-sacs, and easy access to Northern Virginia tech corridors.
- Affluent Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Peaceful & Wooded
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Navy
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 32/100
There are no public bike-share stations, but local streets connect to paved multi-use paths along nearby Fairfax County Parkway and Franklin Farm trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent and property crime rates are among the lowest in the state and nation.
- Very high median household income exceeding $180,000 with near-zero poverty.
- Well-maintained properties, high homeownership rates, and negligible residential vacancy.
Cons
- Highly car-dependent with virtually no walkable retail or dining within the residential pocket.
- Heavy commuter congestion on surrounding arteries like West Ox Road and Route 50 during peak hours.
- Limited public transit access requiring a vehicle for almost all daily errands.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this strictly residential suburban neighborhood.
What Navy is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with school commutes, dog walkers, and departing professionals in a very secure environment.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet, leafy residential atmosphere with active outdoor neighborhood life and no safety issues.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and quiet as families settle in, remaining completely safe for an evening stroll.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and silent with minimal street traffic, remaining secure and free from late-night disturbances.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit is limited to sparse Fairfax Connector bus routes; the nearest Metrorail hub is the Vienna/Fairfax-GMU station (Orange Line), located about 7 miles east.
Parking is exceptionally easy with generous private driveways and unrestricted, free curbside parking along residential streets.
Things to do in Navy
- Explore the historic walking trails and commemorative markers at nearby Ox Hill Battlefield Park.
- Enjoy outdoor recreation and wooded scenery at Navy Vale Park.
- Take a short drive to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.
Local favorites
- Willard's Real Pit BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.5★ (2150)Popular local counter-serve spot serving slow-smoked ribs, brisket, and classic Southern sides.
- Santini's New York Style Deli · Deli · 4.4★ (1220)Casual neighborhood eatery known for oversized New York subs, pizza, and breakfast sandwiches.
- Megabytes Eatery · Cafe / American · 4.7★ (860)Tech-themed casual cafe offering creative sandwiches, rice bowls, and artisan coffees.
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.