Is Warburton Manor safe?
Fort Washington, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Warburton Manor as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Warburton Manor
“Go. Warburton Manor is a peaceful, established suburban neighborhood with low violent crime rates and stable residential streets. Visitors will experience a quiet community atmosphere close to historic riverside parkland, though a personal vehicle is essential for getting around.”
About the area
Warburton Manor is a residential subdivision located in Fort Washington, Maryland, tucked near the banks of the Potomac River and adjacent to historic parklands. Characterized by spacious single-family homes, mature trees, and cul-de-sacs, it caters primarily to families and working professionals.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Warburton Manor
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or municipal bike-share docks in the neighborhood, though the low-speed residential roads and nearby park trails can accommodate experienced recreational cyclists.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- High median household incomes well exceeding $120,000 and an exceptionally high homeownership rate above 85%
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to the broader Washington metro area
- Close proximity to the Potomac River and outdoor recreation at Fort Washington Park
Cons
- Strictly residential with zero commercial retail or dining within immediate walking distance
- Heavily car-dependent with minimal public transit connectivity
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Warburton Manor, with no active encampments or panhandling in this purely residential suburban community.
What Warburton Manor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with neighborhood residents jogging, walking dogs, or commuting out to work.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet throughout the residential lanes with light local vehicle traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential ambiance as residents return home; very safe for neighborhood strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity and very dark due to limited street lighting, requiring normal situational awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very limited; Prince George's County TheBus and occasional WMATA Metrobus routes run along major arterial corridors like Indian Head Highway (MD-210), with the nearest Metrorail station (Southern Avenue or Branch Avenue) several miles north.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with ample private residential driveways and unrestricted on-street parking along quiet subdivision roads.
Things to do in Warburton Manor
- Tour the historic 19th-century masonry fortifications and river views at nearby Fort Washington Park
- Play a round of 18 holes or practice your swing at The National Golf Club at Tantallon
- Enjoy recreational boating and waterfront scenery at the Tantallon Marina on Swan Creek
Local favorites
- The National Golf Club at Tantallon · Golf Course & Country Club · 4.1★ (310)An established championship golf facility offering scenic fairways and dining facilities.
- Sardi's Pollo A La Brasa · Peruvian Restaurant · 4.3★ (1150)Popular local eatery serving charcoal-broiled Peruvian rotisserie chicken and hearty sides.
- Cameron's Seafood · Seafood Market & Restaurant · 4.2★ (890)Casual Maryland seafood counter known for fresh steamed blue crabs and crab cakes.
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.