Is Pagett's Corner safe?
Clinton, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Pagett's Corner as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Pagett's Corner
“Go. Pagett's Corner in Clinton is a quiet, predominantly residential suburban area that presents minimal safety concerns for everyday visitors. Maintain basic suburban awareness, particularly around busy strip retail plazas along Route 5 after dark.”
About the area
Pagett's Corner is a laid-back suburban pocket within Clinton, Maryland, characterized by established single-family homes, mature trees, and community shopping centers. Located close to Joint Base Andrews and the Branch Avenue corridor, it is primarily a commuter hub with low pedestrian activity.
- Suburban Commuter
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet & Residential
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Pagett's Corner
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There are no public bike-share programs in the immediate area, and dedicated bike lanes are scarce, though Cosca Regional Park nearby offers recreational multi-use paved paths.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- High median household income exceeding $110,000 with a strong homeownership rate above 80%
- Low rates of violent crime compared to inner-beltway areas of Prince George's County
- Family-oriented residential neighborhoods with well-maintained properties and low vacancy
Cons
- Occasional property offenses such as vehicle break-ins and retail theft along commercial corridors
- Heavily car-dependent layout with sparse pedestrian infrastructure and limited lighting on secondary roads
- Isolated pockets near major transit arterials can feel deserted late at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is very low in this residential area, though occasional panhandling may be observed near high-traffic intersections along Route 5 (Branch Avenue).
What Pagett's Corner is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with standard morning commuter and school traffic moving along major roadways.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and steady activity around local shopping plazas and quiet residential streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued suburban atmosphere; well-traveled along main roads but dim along residential side streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and largely deserted; walking along commercial strips is uncommon and requires basic personal awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
Local transit is provided by Prince George's County TheBus and WMATA Metrobus routes. The Branch Avenue Metro Station (Green Line) is roughly six miles north and is accessible via connecting buses or a short drive.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, with large surface lots in shopping centers and ample unrestricted residential street parking.
Things to do in Pagett's Corner
- Tour the historic Surratt House Museum to learn about 19th-century regional history and the Lincoln assassination conspiracy
- Explore the hiking trails, tennis courts, and fishing lake at nearby Louise F. Cosca Regional Park
- Visit the Clearwater Nature Center for live animal exhibits and naturalist programs
Local favorites
- Mama Stella's Ristorante Italiano · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)Longtime family-owned dining spot serving traditional pasta dishes and classic Italian entrees.
- The Turkey Express · Soul Food Restaurant · 4.3★ (820)Popular local eatery specializing in roasted turkey legs, hearty sides, and comfort food.
- Topolino Restaurant · Italian & Seafood · 4.1★ (1420)Casual neighborhood venue offering generous portions of Italian favorites, pizza, and seafood.
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.