Is Red Fox Forest safe?
Burke, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Red Fox Forest as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Red Fox Forest
“Go. Red Fox Forest is an exceptionally safe, affluent, and peaceful suburban neighborhood in Fairfax County with virtually nonexistent violent crime. Visitors will encounter a quiet residential setting with tree-lined streets, though a car is necessary to access commercial amenities.”
About the area
Red Fox Forest is a mature residential subdivision located in Burke, Virginia, characterized by single-family homes, leafy cul-de-sacs, and access to local stream valleys. It is a textbook Northern Virginia bedroom community offering quiet surroundings and strong public services.
- Quiet Suburb
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Red Fox Forest
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There is no local bike-share program, but the area connects to paved paths and multi-use trails linking to the Pohick Stream Valley and Lake Accotink trail networks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low rates of both violent and property crime well below national and state averages
- High household median incomes exceeding $160,000 and strong homeownership rate above 90%
- Well-maintained properties, stable community infrastructure, and high civic engagement
- Close proximity to extensive county parks, nature trails, and Lake Braddock
Cons
- Suburban sprawl requires a vehicle for nearly all daily errands and dining
- Limited street lighting along some residential cul-de-sacs at night
- Few commercial venues or tourist activities within the direct subdivision boundaries
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this residential neighborhood, and there are no encampments or panhandling hot spots in the area.
What Red Fox Forest is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and commuting without safety concerns.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and tranquil with standard residential traffic and children playing in yards after school.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe with families out for evening strolls along residential streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and quiet with almost no pedestrian activity, remaining exceptionally safe.
Transit, parking and getting around
Fairfax Connector operates local bus routes (such as Route 495 and 200-series routes) connecting to Metro stations; the Rolling Road and Burke Centre VRE commuter rail stations are a short 5-to-10-minute drive away.
Free and ample street parking is readily available throughout the neighborhood, and commercial centers offer large, free surface lots.
Things to do in Red Fox Forest
- Walk or jog the nearby Pohick Creek Stream Valley trail system
- Spend an afternoon at nearby Lake Accotink Park or Burke Lake Park for trails and water activities
- Explore local dining and shopping options along the Burke Centre Parkway corridor
Local favorites
- Spartans Family Restaurant · Greek & Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Long-running community eatery serving hearty Greek specialties, pizza, and classic comfort food.
- Anita's New Mexico Style Mexican Food · New Mexican Restaurant · 4.2★ (1420)Beloved local regional chain famous for breakfast burritos and hatch chile-infused plates.
- Rafagino · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (380)Cozy neighborhood spot offering traditional Italian pasta, seafood, and brick-oven pizza.
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.