Is Random Hills safe?
Fairfax, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Random Hills as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Random Hills
“Go. Random Hills is an exceptionally safe, affluent suburban and commercial pocket in Fairfax County with violent crime rates near zero. While the area is largely car-centric, visitors and residents can walk residential streets and office park trails with peace of mind at any hour.”
About the area
Random Hills is a modern master-planned enclave situated directly between the Fairfax County Government Center and the Fair Oaks shopping corridor. It consists of manicured townhome neighborhoods, corporate mid-rises, and adjacent retail centers surrounded by well-maintained infrastructure.
- Suburban
- Safe & Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Corporate & Residential
Walking and biking in Random Hills
Walk score: 46/100 · Bike score: 44/100
Capital Bikeshare stations are situated near the Fairfax County Government Center and Fairfax Corner, with paved multi-use paths running alongside sections of Random Hills Road.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are negligible and well below state and national averages
- High median household incomes and excellent civic infrastructure funded by Fairfax County
- Immediate access to extensive shopping, dining, and entertainment venues at Fairfax Corner and Fair Oaks
Cons
- High-speed commuter thoroughfares and highway interchanges border the community
- Occasional opportunistic property theft from unlocked vehicles in community parking lots
- Lacks an organic walkable neighborhood core, requiring a car for most daily needs
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Random Hills, with only sporadic panhandling observed at high-volume highway intersections along Route 50.
What Random Hills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe, with dog walkers, joggers, and morning commuters heading toward I-66.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active with corporate employees and local service traffic, maintaining an orderly and secure atmosphere.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet in residential quarters with lively dining crowds at adjacent commercial plazas; completely safe for a stroll.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Desolate and quiet with minimal foot traffic, remaining exceptionally safe aside from standard suburban awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
Fairfax Connector operates local bus lines such as routes 605 and 621, providing scheduled links to the Vienna/Fairfax-GMU Metrorail station (Orange Line), located approximately four miles east.
Parking is abundant and almost entirely free in townhome driveways, designated residential bays, and surface lots serving office complexes.
Things to do in Random Hills
- Walk or jog along the paved loop trails in Random Hills Park
- Catch a movie, shop, or dine on the patio plaza at neighboring Fairfax Corner
- Explore the regional retail and entertainment offerings at Fair Oaks Mall
Local favorites
- Ruth's Chris Steak House · Steakhouse · 4.4★ (1150)Upscale dining spot along Random Hills Road known for butter-topped steaks and private event spaces.
- Ozzie's Good Eats · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (2180)Lively nearby neighborhood eatery serving Italian-American classics and fresh bread in Fairfax Corner.
- Coastal Flats · Seafood & Grill · 4.6★ (3420)Popular regional staple offering coastal seafood, burgers, and tropical-themed cocktails.
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.