Is Silver Hill Farm safe?
White Marsh, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Silver Hill Farm as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Silver Hill Farm
“Go. Silver Hill Farm is a quiet, well-maintained suburban residential neighborhood in northeastern Baltimore County with very low violent crime rates. Visitors will find a peaceful, family-oriented enclave that requires standard basic awareness around nearby retail corridors.”
About the area
Silver Hill Farm is a tranquil suburban community situated within the White Marsh area of Baltimore County, characterized by single-family homes, townhouses, and manicured lawns. It sits conveniently close to the major commercial and dining amenities of White Marsh Mall and The Avenue while maintaining a quiet, private neighborhood feel.
- Suburban Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in Silver Hill Farm
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 34/100
There are no public bike-share stations in the immediate vicinity, but quiet internal neighborhood streets offer low-stress riding, with recreational trail connections accessible a short drive north at Honeygo Run Regional Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to national and metropolitan averages
- High rate of homeownership and well-kept residential properties
- Strong median household income well above $95,000 with low poverty rates
- Quick vehicle access to I-95, Route 43, and Route 40
Cons
- Opportunistic property crime like unlocked car break-ins occasionally reported along peripheral roads
- Completely car-dependent with virtually no walk-to commercial options inside the subdivision
- Sparse pedestrian infrastructure such as missing continuous sidewalks on older connector roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential streets of Silver Hill Farm. Occasional panhandling occurs along major commercial intersections near Route 40 and the White Marsh Mall perimeter.
What Silver Hill Farm is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with residents walking dogs, jogging, or commuting along neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and residential with minimal foot traffic, feeling secure and relaxed throughout the day.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe, with low vehicle traffic outside of standard commuter return hours.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet and dark due to suburban lighting, maintaining high safety with occasional nocturnal wildlife as the main disruption.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is managed by the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA). Local bus routes like Route 36 and CityLink Brown serve the White Marsh Mall transit hub roughly 5 to 10 minutes away by car, but direct rail access requires driving to the Martin State Airport MARC station (approx. 10 minutes).
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, consisting of private driveways, dedicated subdivision parking pads, and unrestricted, free residential street parking.
Things to do in Silver Hill Farm
- Catch an outdoor movie or seasonal event at The Avenue at White Marsh nearby
- Explore the walking paths and playgrounds at Honeygo Run Regional Park just north
- Browse shops and family entertainment at White Marsh Mall
Local favorites
- Red Brick Station Restaurant & Brewpub · American Brewpub · 4.3★ (1850)Longtime local spot on The Avenue serving house-brewed beers, classic burgers, and Maryland crab cakes.
- Charcoal Deli · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.6★ (1120)Casual, highly rated roadside counter known for pit beef, pit turkey, and smoky ribs.
- THE AVENUE at White Marsh · Shopping & Entertainment Center · 4.5★ (8450)Open-air plaza offering dining, retail, a multi-screen cinema, and a winter ice rink.
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.