Is Quince Orchard Knolls safe?
Gaithersburg, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Quince Orchard Knolls as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Quince Orchard Knolls
“Go. Quince Orchard Knolls is an exceptionally safe, quiet, and affluent suburban community in Montgomery County. Visitors face virtually no personal safety risks beyond standard precautions regarding locking vehicles.”
About the area
Quince Orchard Knolls is an established, tree-shaded residential neighborhood in western Gaithersburg bordering North Potomac. It features well-maintained single-family homes, neighborhood cul-de-sacs, and direct proximity to local parks and the I-270 biotech corridor.
- Suburban / Peaceful
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Quince Orchard Knolls
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 44/100
There is no local docked bikeshare program within the neighborhood, but cyclists enjoy quiet neighborhood streets and connections to the Muddy Branch multi-use trail system.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low rates of violent crime and minimal serious property crime
- High median household income exceeding $150,000 paired with high homeownership rates
- Direct neighborhood access to green spaces and trailheads at Muddy Branch Stream Valley Park
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent layout with virtually no commercial amenities within the interior streets
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like unlocked car rummaging typical of suburban areas
- Limited street lighting on some interior residential cul-de-sacs after dark
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this residential neighborhood, with community services and shelters situated closer to central Gaithersburg and Rockville commercial hubs.
What Quince Orchard Knolls is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with neighborhood runners, dog walkers, and light school-commute traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet residential feel with children playing outside and light local vehicle movement.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe with residents returning home and walking pets along well-kept sidewalks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and quiet with virtually zero pedestrian activity; very safe but requires a flashlight on dimmer streets.
Transit, parking and getting around
Montgomery County Ride On bus routes (such as Route 54 and Route 56) operate along Darnestown Road and Quince Orchard Road, connecting riders to the Shady Grove Metro Station (Red Line) roughly 4 miles east.
Parking is completely free and easy, consisting primarily of private driveways and unrestricted on-street curbside spaces throughout the subdivision.
Things to do in Quince Orchard Knolls
- Play tennis, shoot hoops, or use the playground at Quince Orchard Knolls Local Park
- Hike and bike the scenic natural surface trails through Muddy Branch Stream Valley Park
- Visit the neighboring Kentlands district for dining, local shopping, and lakeside walks
Local favorites
- Vasili's Kitchen · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.5★ (1250)Popular upscale venue nearby serving wood-fired Mediterranean dishes, seafood, and craft cocktails.
- Kenaki Sushi Lounge · Sushi Restaurant · 4.6★ (780)Modern restaurant offering creative sushi rolls, Japanese small plates, and specialty cocktails.
- Barking Mad Cafe · Cafe · 4.4★ (920)Casual, vibrant local eatery known for artisan coffee, brunch favorites, and wood-fired pizzas.
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.