Is Saint James Village safe?
Hagerstown, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Saint James Village as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Saint James Village
“Go. Saint James Village is a peaceful, low-crime suburban and exurban enclave located south of Hagerstown. It provides a very safe, family-friendly environment with minimal street crime, though visitors will need a vehicle to access shopping and dining.”
About the area
Saint James Village is an established residential neighborhood in southern Washington County, characterized by single-family homes, rolling hills, and proximity to historic institutions like the Saint James School. It serves as a quiet bedroom community far removed from the urban density and safety challenges of central Hagerstown.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Low-Crime
Walking and biking in Saint James Village
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 22/100
There are no public bike-share programs or dedicated bike lanes in the neighborhood; recreational cyclists typically use the C&O Canal Towpath a short drive away in Williamsport.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to Hagerstown city center
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained single-family properties
- Tranquil residential streets with minimal through-traffic
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with no walkable commercial or retail core
- Sparse street lighting along adjacent rural connector roads
- Occasional opportunistic theft from unlocked vehicles typical of suburban areas
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Saint James Village. Social services, shelters, and unhoused populations are concentrated several miles to the north in central Hagerstown.
What Saint James Village is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Crisp and quiet, with minimal neighborhood traffic as residents head out for their morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very peaceful and secure, ideal for walks around the subdivision or nearby country roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and quiet with neighbor activity winding down by sunset.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity and very safe, though caution is warranted when driving due to frequent deer crossings and limited lighting.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit service is virtually absent here; Washington County Transit (County Commuter) operates routes primarily in Hagerstown's urban core, leaving Saint James Village dependent on personal vehicles.
Parking is completely hassle-free with ample private driveways, garages, and free residential curbside parking throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Saint James Village
- Visit the historic campus grounds and architecture of the neighboring Saint James School
- Play a round of golf at the nearby Black Rock Golf Course
- Take a short scenic drive south toward the C&O Canal National Historical Park in Williamsport
Local favorites
- St. James Deli · Deli · 4.5★ (140)A cozy, long-standing country deli serving made-to-order breakfast sandwiches, subs, and daily lunch specials.
- Rik's Cafe · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (1150)A popular contemporary eatery just up the road offering creative scratch-made sandwiches, seasonal entrees, and craft cocktails.
- Black Rock Golf Course · Golf Course · 4.4★ (380)A scenic, well-kept public 18-hole golf facility situated along the rolling landscape of Washington County.
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.