Is Tarico Heights safe?
Inwood, West Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Tarico Heights as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Tarico Heights
“Go. Tarico Heights is a peaceful, established residential subdivision in Inwood with very low crime rates. While there are no visitor-oriented commercial strips inside the neighborhood itself, the area is safe, family-friendly, and quiet.”
About the area
Tarico Heights is a suburban residential enclave located just west of Route 11 in Inwood, West Virginia. It is primarily made up of single-family detached homes on quiet residential streets, serving largely as a bedroom community for commuters to Martinsburg, Winchester, and the greater Washington, D.C. metro area.
- Suburban Commuter
- Quiet / Peaceful
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Tarico Heights
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 22/100
There are no bike-share programs or dedicated cycle tracks in Tarico Heights, though the low-speed interior residential streets are safe for casual riding.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low rates of violent and serious property crime compared to national averages
- High homeownership rate and stable, well-maintained single-family residential properties
- Calm, low-traffic neighborhood streets ideal for quiet residential stays
Cons
- Almost completely car-dependent with no retail or dining within walking distance
- Minimal pedestrian infrastructure such as connected sidewalks or crosswalks on connecting roads
- Subdued street lighting at night along interior roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a factor in this suburban subdivision; social services and emergency shelters are located farther north in Martinsburg.
What Tarico Heights is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe, with light commuter traffic exiting the subdivision and residents walking pets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and secure, with neighborhood children playing outside and delivery vehicles passing through.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful and low-key; safe to stroll, though reflective gear is recommended due to limited sidewalks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with virtually zero foot traffic and a negligible risk of street crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is extremely limited; the Eastern Panhandle Transit Authority (EPTA) operates sparse commuter bus services along nearby US-11, and the nearest MARC commuter rail station is in Martinsburg roughly 12 miles north.
Parking is hassle-free with ample private driveways and unrestricted, free on-street parking along residential streets.
Things to do in Tarico Heights
- Pick seasonal fruit and shop for local baked goods at nearby Orr's Farm Market
- Enjoy mini-golf, go-karts, and family arcade games at JayDee's Family Fun Center
- Take a short drive south to explore the historic downtown shopping and dining in Winchester
Local favorites
- Orr's Farm Market · Farm Market · 4.7★ (1250)A popular family-owned orchard offering pick-your-own fruit, fresh local produce, and bakery goods.
- Kings New York Pizza - Inwood · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (780)A local favorite serving hearty portions of New York-style pizza, pasta, and subs.
- Viva Mexico Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (840)Casual, vibrant eatery serving authentic Mexican plates, tacos, and house margaritas.
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.