Is Sycamore Acres safe?
Aspen Hill, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Sycamore Acres as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Sycamore Acres
“Go. Sycamore Acres is a peaceful, established suburban enclave in Aspen Hill characterized by single-family homes and quiet residential streets. Visitors will find a safe, relaxed environment ideal for neighborhood strolls and access to nearby county parks. Standard suburban awareness regarding vehicle security is sufficient.”
About the area
Sycamore Acres is a mature, tree-canopied residential neighborhood nestled in Aspen Hill, Maryland. It primarily consists of well-kept mid-century ranch and split-level homes on generous lots. It offers easy proximity to extensive greenway trails and multicultural dining hubs along Georgia Avenue and Connecticut Avenue.
- Quiet Suburb
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Sycamore Acres
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 46/100
Cyclists have easy access to the Matthew Henson Trail and Rock Creek multi-use trails, though dedicated on-street bike lanes within the neighborhood itself are limited.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low rates of violent crime compared to both state and national benchmarks
- High homeownership rate and stable, well-maintained housing stock
- Direct access to regional parklands, including the Matthew Henson Trail
- Affluent suburban setting backed by strong Montgomery County municipal services
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins and package theft
- Heavier traffic and pedestrian hazards along nearby perimeter arterials like Bel Pre Road
- Car-dependent layout with limited walkable retail directly inside the neighborhood
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the residential streets of Sycamore Acres, with only occasional individuals seen near major commercial shopping plazas along Georgia Avenue.
What Sycamore Acres is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with residents walking dogs and joggers heading toward local trailheads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet residential atmosphere with light neighborhood vehicle traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and safe for walking, though some interior residential streets have limited street lighting.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and quiet; generally secure, but normal suburban precautions apply.
Transit, parking and getting around
Montgomery County Ride On buses (such as Routes 26, 34, and 41) provide local connections along surrounding arterials. The nearest Metrorail station is Glenmont on the Red Line, located about 2.5 miles south (a 7-10 minute drive or short bus ride).
Parking is exceptionally easy, with plentiful free residential street parking and private driveways throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Sycamore Acres
- Hike, jog, or bike along the paved paths of the adjacent Matthew Henson Trail
- Enjoy family recreation and open green space at nearby Aspen Hill Local Park
- Explore diverse international cuisines and specialty grocers along the Aspen Hill commercial corridors
Local favorites
- Kobe Japanese Steakhouse · Japanese Restaurant · 4.2★ (1140)A popular local spot offering classic teppanyaki hibachi meals and a broad sushi selection.
- Full Key Restaurant · Cantonese Restaurant · 4.3★ (980)Renowned for authentic Hong Kong-style roast meats, noodle soups, and classic Cantonese dishes.
- Baja Fresh · Mexican Fast Casual · 4.1★ (460)Dependable stop in the nearby shopping center for freshly prepared burritos, tacos, and salsa bar.
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.