Is Magruder safe?
Hampton, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Magruder as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Magruder
“Go with care. Magruder is primarily a settled, working-class residential neighborhood that is generally safe for visitors navigating daytime errands or visiting family. While the residential streets are quiet, practicing basic situational awareness is recommended around busy commercial borders.”
About the area
Magruder is an established mid-century neighborhood in Hampton, characterized by modest single-family ranch homes, mature trees, and close ties to regional aerospace and military facilities. While it lacks major commercial or tourist attractions within its interior, it serves as a quiet, functional residential pocket with quick access to the broader Peninsula.
- Quiet Residential
- Mid-Century Suburb
- Car-Dependent
- Military-Friendly
Walking and biking in Magruder
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 44/100
There are no public bike-share programs in the immediate area, and cyclists typically share standard residential roadways due to a lack of dedicated bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Relatively low violent crime rates within the interior residential blocks
- Stable residential base with significant military-affiliated and long-term homeowner presence
- Close highway proximity providing fast connectivity to regional employment and recreational hubs
Cons
- Occasional property crimes such as opportunistic vehicle break-ins along perimeter streets
- Lower median household incomes and an older housing stock compared to northern Hampton suburbs
- Inconsistent street lighting and limited pedestrian sidewalks on several residential corridors
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a significant factor within Magruder's residential subdivisions, though occasional panhandling occurs along the commercial stretches of nearby West Mercury Boulevard.
What Magruder is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are calm and safe as residents walk dogs and commute to work or school.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons stay peaceful with typical neighborhood activity and low foot traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Evenings are generally quiet, though uneven street lighting requires standard vigilance when walking.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights are very quiet; while violent crime is rare, unlit side roads make late-night solo walking less ideal.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) operates local bus routes like Route 114 along major nearby avenues, linking directly to the Peninsula Town Center transfer hub, with no passenger rail service available.
Street parking is free, plentiful, and uncomplicated throughout residential areas, and strip malls along major arterials provide ample free surface lot spaces.
Things to do in Magruder
- Explore the wetland trails, nature center, and paddleboat rentals at nearby Sandy Bottom Nature Park.
- Spend time outdoors enjoying the community sports fields and playground facilities at local neighborhood parks.
- Take a short drive to the Hampton Coliseum and Peninsula Town Center for shopping, dining, and events.
Local favorites
- Mama Rosa's Italian Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)Longstanding local institution serving traditional pasta platters, subs, and classic pizzas in a cozy setting.
- Tommy's Restaurant · Diner · 4.5★ (1380)Down-home neighborhood diner renowned for hearty Southern breakfast staples and friendly service.
- Schooners Grill · American Grill · 4.3★ (1290)Casual sports bar and grill offering wings, burgers, seafood baskets, and craft beer on tap.
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.