Is Perrywood Estates safe?
Burtonsville, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Perrywood Estates as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Perrywood Estates
“Go. Perrywood Estates is a very safe, peaceful suburban neighborhood in Montgomery County with minimal serious crime. Visitors will find quiet residential streets and easy access to outdoor recreation, though a personal vehicle is necessary for virtually all daily activities.”
About the area
Perrywood Estates is a leafy, established residential enclave located just south of MD-198 in Burtonsville, Maryland. It features single-family homes on spacious wooded lots, offering a tranquil suburban setting near the Route 29 corridor.
- Quiet Suburb
- Wooded / Leafy
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Perrywood Estates
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 25/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is minimal on neighborhood streets, though road cyclists frequently utilize nearby rural roads and access regional trails at Fairland Regional Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low compared to state and national averages
- High median household incomes exceeding $125,000 and low poverty rates
- High rate of homeownership with well-maintained, stable properties
Cons
- Exclusively car-dependent with very poor pedestrian infrastructure
- Occasional opportunistic property theft such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- No commercial amenities located directly within the residential subdivision
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Perrywood Estates or the immediate residential vicinity.
What Perrywood Estates is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers and commuters heading out towards Route 29.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very calm residential atmosphere with children playing outside and delivery vehicles passing through.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and safe for evening neighborhood walks, though lighting along residential roads is dim.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and silent with virtually zero street activity; standard home and vehicle security measures are sufficient.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is managed by Montgomery County Ride On and WMATA Metrobus; the Burtonsville Park and Ride is nearby for express commuter buses, though there is no direct rail station within walking distance.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with ample space in private driveways and unrestricted on-street parking throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Perrywood Estates
- Hike and birdwatch along the trails at nearby Patuxent River State Park
- Enjoy outdoor sports and picnic areas at Fairland Regional Park
- Shop for local goods and seasonal produce at the Dutch Country Farmers Market in nearby Burtonsville
Local favorites
- Cuba de Ayer · Cuban Restaurant · 4.6★ (1150)Beloved local strip-mall gem serving authentic ropa vieja, plantains, and traditional Cuban classics.
- The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille · Sports Bar · 4.1★ (890)Casual neighborhood sports bar offering draft brews, wings, and American comfort food on large screens.
- Chapala Restaurant · Mexican / Tex-Mex Restaurant · 4.3★ (680)Longstanding local spot known for fajitas, margaritas, and generous portions of Mexican fare.
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.