Is Pleasant Valley safe?
Chantilly, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Pleasant Valley as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Pleasant Valley
“Go. Pleasant Valley is an exceptionally safe, affluent, and well-maintained suburban enclave on the Fairfax and Loudoun County border. Crime rates are among the lowest in the region, driven by high homeownership rates and stable household incomes. It is an ideal, peaceful base for visiting Northern Virginia and the DC metro area, though a personal vehicle is essential.”
About the area
Pleasant Valley is a quiet, tree-lined residential community in Chantilly characterized by single-family homes, townhouses, and local golf facilities. Located just south of Route 50 and west of Route 28, it provides quick access to Dulles International Airport and the broader Northern Virginia tech corridor. Visitors experience a relaxed, family-centric atmosphere with well-maintained parks and neighborhood amenities.
- Suburban / Peaceful
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Green / Golf Community
Walking and biking in Pleasant Valley
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 34/100
There are no public bike-share docking stations in Pleasant Valley, but the neighborhood features connected residential sidewalks and easy cycling connections to regional trail networks like the Cub Run Stream Valley Trail.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are roughly 80% below the national average with minimal property crime.
- Affluent economic profile with median household incomes well exceeding $150,000.
- High rate of owner-occupied, well-maintained housing with virtually zero blighted properties.
- Convenient proximity to Dulles Airport (IAD) and major regional transportation corridors.
Cons
- Highly car-dependent layout with virtually no commercial destinations reachable on foot.
- Limited public transit options requiring connections for Metrorail access.
- Occasional aircraft noise due to proximity to Dulles International Airport.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in Pleasant Valley. There are no encampments or panhandling hot spots in the residential or immediate commercial areas.
What Pleasant Valley is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, dog-walkers, and school bus pickups on quiet residential loops.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet throughout the neighborhood with light local traffic and active golf course play.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued suburban dusk as commuters return; perfectly safe for evening strolls through neighborhood sidewalks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and quiet with very little vehicular or pedestrian traffic, remaining remarkably safe.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is managed by Fairfax Connector and Loudoun County Transit; routes along nearby arteries connect commuters to the Metrorail Silver Line (Innovation Center or Dulles Airport Station, about 10-15 minutes by car/bus), but there is no direct rail station within walking distance.
Parking is exceptionally easy with ample free street parking throughout residential areas and large, complimentary parking lots at all commercial plazas and golf facilities.
Things to do in Pleasant Valley
- Play 18 holes amidst rolling fairways at the Pleasant Valley Golf Club.
- Explore nature trails and historic mill sites at nearby Ellanor C. Lawrence Park.
- Tour the historic 18th-century grounds and outbuildings at Sully Historic Site.
Local favorites
- Pleasant Valley Golf Club · Golf Course · 4.3★ (380)A scenic, pristine 18-hole championship golf course featuring rolling hills and no surrounding homes on the fairways.
- Willard's Real Pit BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.5★ (1650)Popular local counter-serve joint serving slow-smoked brisket, ribs, and classic Southern sides.
- Megabytes Eatery · Diner / Cafe · 4.6★ (720)A tech-themed neighborhood breakfast and lunch spot known for creative sandwiches and quick, friendly service.
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.