Is Pimmit Hills safe?
Tysons, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Pimmit Hills as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Pimmit Hills
“Go. Pimmit Hills is an exceptionally safe and quiet residential enclave situated conveniently between Tysons and Falls Church. While purely suburban and largely car-dependent, it presents negligible violent crime risk and is very welcoming to visitors.”
About the area
Pimmit Hills is an established Fairfax County suburban neighborhood known for its transition from mid-century starter cottages to modern custom homes. Tucked off major Northern Virginia transit corridors, it provides a quiet, tree-filled retreat immediately adjacent to the massive retail and business hub of Tysons.
- Suburban Enclave
- Family-Friendly
- Peaceful / Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Pimmit Hills
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 45/100
Capital Bikeshare stations are located at nearby Metro stations, and cyclists can connect to the regional Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail via low-traffic local roads toward Falls Church.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low rates of violent and property crime well below state and national averages.
- Affluent economic foundation with high median household incomes and stable homeownership.
- Immediate access to premier shopping and dining at Tysons Corner Center and Tysons Galleria.
- Quiet, low-traffic neighborhood streets with a family-oriented suburban feel.
Cons
- Car-dependent interior with intermittent sidewalks and limited street lighting in older sections.
- High vehicular traffic congestion on bordering thoroughfares such as Route 7 and Route 123.
- Occasional opportunistic thefts from unlocked vehicles parked on the street.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable factor within the residential neighborhood, though occasional panhandling occurs along the commercial margins of Leesburg Pike.
What Pimmit Hills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and heading to work.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and secure with minimal street activity outside of delivery vehicles and home contractors.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential with families walking outside before dark; thoroughly safe.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Exceptionally quiet with virtually no foot traffic; street lighting is sparse in spots, but crime risk remains minimal.
Transit, parking and getting around
Fairfax Connector bus routes 423 and 424 run along the edges of the neighborhood, connecting directly to the West Falls Church (Orange Line) and Tysons (Silver Line) Metrorail stations, each roughly 1.5 to 2 miles away.
On-street parking is free and readily available throughout residential streets, while commercial plazas along Route 7 offer ample free surface parking.
Things to do in Pimmit Hills
- Enjoy green space, playgrounds, and sports courts at Olney Park and Pimmit Hills Park.
- Explore the extensive shopping and entertainment options at nearby Tysons Corner Center.
- Sample diverse international cuisine along the surrounding Leesburg Pike corridor.
Local favorites
- Taco Bamba Taqueria · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (2650)Popular counter-serve spot offering inventive, chef-driven street tacos and classic Mexican fare.
- Super Chicken · Peruvian Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Lauded casual restaurant serving authentic Peruvian charcoal-rotisserie chicken and traditional sides.
- Fava Pot · Egyptian Restaurant · 4.5★ (820)Bright, casual eatery serving homestyle Egyptian staples, falafel, and slow-cooked fava bean dishes.
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.