Is Pine Hill safe?
Colesville, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Pine Hill as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Pine Hill
“Go. Pine Hill is an exceptionally quiet, safe, and affluent residential enclave in the Colesville area of Montgomery County. Violent crime is rare, and visitors or residents will find peaceful suburban streets surrounded by mature trees and parks. Basic situational awareness regarding opportunistic vehicle break-ins is all that is required.”
About the area
Pine Hill is a tranquil suburban neighborhood in Colesville, Maryland, characterized by well-kept single-family homes, leafy cul-de-sacs, and proximity to regional parks. It offers a calm, semi-wooded residential retreat just north of Silver Spring and east of Wheaton.
- Quiet Suburb
- Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Pine Hill
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 34/100
There are no dedicated bike-share stations in the immediate neighborhood, but road cycling is common along neighborhood streets connecting to the Northwest Branch Trail network.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low violent and property crime rates compared to state and national averages
- High median household incomes well above six figures with negligible poverty rates
- Well-maintained, high-homeownership single-family residential properties
- Immediate access to Montgomery County parks and scenic stream valley trails
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with virtually no walkable retail within the immediate subdivision
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked car rifling at night
- Limited street lighting along some interior residential cul-de-sacs
- Sparse public transit requiring transfers to reach regional rail hubs
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent in this quiet residential enclave, with no encampments or panhandling present.
What Pine Hill is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with neighbors walking dogs and minimal local commuter traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with pleasant suburban activity around local yards and parks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential dusk with low vehicle traffic and very high perceived safety.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Dark and sparsely lit on side streets, but extremely quiet with virtually no street crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is served by Montgomery County Ride On buses (such as Routes 39 and Z6/Z8 corridors along nearby Randolph and New Hampshire Ave), connecting to the Glenmont Metro Station (Red Line) roughly 4 miles away.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with private driveways throughout the neighborhood and free, unrestricted curb parking on residential streets.
Things to do in Pine Hill
- Hike or jog along the wooded trails in the nearby Northwest Branch Stream Valley Park
- Enjoy the playgrounds, athletic fields, and open green spaces at Meadowood Local Park
- Pick up fresh local produce and seasonal treats at the nearby Colesville area farm stands and garden centers
Local favorites
- Full Key Restaurant · Chinese Restaurant · 4.3★ (850)Renowned nearby spot serving authentic Hong Kong-style specialties and Cantonese barbecue.
- Cuba de Ayer · Cuban Restaurant · 4.6★ (1120)Beloved local restaurant serving classic Cuban comfort dishes like ropa vieja and lechon asado.
- Snider's Super Foods · Grocery Store · 4.5★ (490)Longstanding neighborhood grocer known for high-quality meats, fresh produce, and gourmet goods.
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.