Is Townes of Burke safe?
Burke, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Townes of Burke as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Townes of Burke
“Go. Townes of Burke is an exceptionally safe, affluent residential townhome enclave in Fairfax County with negligible violent crime and high community stability. Visitors and residents can walk the area with total peace of mind at virtually any hour.”
About the area
Townes of Burke is a quiet, tree-lined residential townhouse community located in Burke, Virginia, within suburban Fairfax County. It features well-maintained properties, manicured green spaces, and easy proximity to larger regional parks and commuter rail access.
- Quiet Suburb
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Townes of Burke
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no local docked bike-share system, but the residential roads are calm and connect easily to Fairfax County's extensive network of paved shared-use paths and the Burke VRE trail corridors.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are extraordinarily low and far below national and state benchmarks
- High median household incomes exceeding $140,000 and near-zero poverty rates support excellent neighborhood upkeep
- High owner-occupancy rates and stable, well-maintained housing stock create a secure environment
Cons
- Minor property crimes like unlocked vehicle ransacking occasionally occur in the broader suburban area
- Predominantly residential with limited commercial offerings directly within immediate walking distance
- Car dependency is standard for daily errands and dining outside the immediate subdivision
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Townes of Burke or the surrounding residential sections of Burke.
What Townes of Burke is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers, joggers, and residents heading out on their morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with minimal vehicle traffic outside of delivery vans and school buses.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Warm and community-focused as families return home and neighbors walk their dogs along well-lit lanes.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and silent with minimal activity; safety remains very high throughout the night.
Transit, parking and getting around
Fairfax Connector operates local bus routes (such as routes 495 and 206) nearby, and the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Burke Centre and Rolling Road commuter rail stations are accessible within a 5-to-10-minute drive.
Assigned townhome spaces and designated visitor spots serve residents and guests without fees; street parking on public connector roads is generally open and unmetered.
Things to do in Townes of Burke
- Stroll or jog along the community sidewalks and connected neighborhood paths leading to nearby wooded parklands
- Visit nearby Burke Lake Park for fishing, disc golf, boating, and scenic perimeter trail hiking
- Explore local dining and shopping at the nearby Burke Centre Shopping Center
Local favorites
- Spartans Family Restaurant · Greek & Italian Diner · 4.5★ (1150)A long-running community staple serving generous portions of Greek specialties, pizza, and classic comfort food.
- Anita's New Mexico Style Mexican Food · New Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (1420)Popular regional chain known for breakfast burritos, enchiladas, and authentic hatch green chile dishes.
- Glory Days Grill · Sports Bar & American Grill · 4.2★ (980)Family-friendly sports restaurant offering burgers, wings, and hearty American plates in a relaxed setting.
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.