Front Royal, VA Neighborhood

Is Front Royal, VA (Lake Front Royal / Blue Ridge Mountain Estates) a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe5

Medium2

Low4

Other16

2 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape0

Child involved1

Assault0

Other1

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a possible medical emergency involving an unconscious person who had fainted at a bar near Zachary Taylor Highway in Flint Hill. The caller reported the person was initially not breathing with a weak pulse, but later updates said the patient was breathing, very pale, then conscious and talking.	Zachary Taylor Hwy, Flint Hill, VA 22627	Medical Emergency
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop or vehicle check in the parking area of a school involving a gray Scion tC with a specific Virginia license plate.	Zachary Taylor Hwy, Huntly, VA 22640	Traffic
Jul 4, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a tree down in the area of Smith Creek that is apparently covering the roadway and causing a road hazard.	Smith Crk Rd, Flint Hill, VA 22627	Road Closure
Jul 2, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were asked to go to the Chester Gap area for a report of a man seen on a home camera walking on foot, wearing navy blue clothing and a ball cap, and reportedly selling pest control door to door. The deputy planned to leave another area and attempt to identify the person.	Chester Gap, VA	Suspicious Person
Jun 28, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call involved a mental health subject near Zachary Taylor Highway. Unit 592 was requested to assist, and ALS 1400 was dispatched and told to stage before the location.	Zachary Taylor Hwy, Huntly, VA 22640	Medical Emergency
Jun 27, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible disabled BMW near Zachary Taylor Highway and Fire Run Lane in Rappahannock County, Virginia. The vehicle appears to be broken down but parked off the roadway, and the occupants are attempting repairs with another driver present.	Zachary Taylor Hwy & Fire Run Ln, Chester Gap, VA 22640	Traffic
Jun 23, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency call was made for an uncontrolled nosebleed on Cemetery Road in Chester Gap. The patient was on blood thinners. Responding EMS units arrived and reported the bleeding was controlled.	Cemetery Rd, Chester Gap, VA 22623	Medical Emergency
Jun 17, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a 69-year-old woman fell in a bathroom near Willis Lane and Zachary Taylor Highway and could not get up. Emergency medical units were dispatched to the scene.	Willis Ln, Huntly, VA 22640	Medical Emergency
Jun 17, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call was made for a 68-year-old female who fell from a standing position near Willis Lane and Aquacater Highway.	Willis Ln, Huntly, VA 22640	Medical Emergency
Jun 13, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a 56-year-old male reportedly fell about two feet and hit his chest near Meadowbrook Lane. He was conscious and breathing.	Meadowbrook Ln, Huntly, VA 22640	Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price

$393,390

Average Rent

$953

Vacancy Rate

3.4%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Lake Front Royal / Blue Ridge Mountain Estates is a rural neighborhood in Front Royal, Virginia, characterized by a mix of medium to small single-family homes and apartment complexes.

The median home price is $393,390, which is higher than 42.9% of Virginia neighborhoods and 52.4% nationally.

Average rents are $953, lower than 99.0% of Virginia neighborhoods, indicating affordable rental options.

Real estate vacancies are low at 3.4%, below 76.3% of U.S. neighborhoods, suggesting steady demand.

RuralModerate PriceLow VacancyDiverse Community

Quick Facts

Rural Neighborhood	Yes
Vacancy Rate	3.4%

Housing market and real estate character

The housing stock in Lake Front Royal / Blue Ridge Mountain Estates consists mainly of owner-occupied single-family homes ranging from studios to four bedrooms, with many built between 1970 and 1999.

Owner Occupied Rate	Majority
Housing Types	Medium (3-4 bedroom) to small (studio-2 bedroom) single-family homes and apartments
Housing Age	Many homes built 1970-1999, some built 2000-present

What buyers will notice right away

Most homes were built between 1970 and 1999, with some newer construction since 2000.

A majority of homes are owner occupied, often indicating residential stability.

Vacancy rate is low at 3.4%, suggesting steady demand for housing.

Families & Lifestyle

This neighborhood features a diverse community with a mix of family types and occupations shaping its character.

The neighborhood's occupational mix includes executive, sales, manufacturing, and clerical jobs, reflecting a varied economic base.

A moderate income level with 55.4% of U.S. neighborhoods having lower income.

Diverse Occupations — Residents work in executive, sales, manufacturing, and clerical roles, contributing to a balanced community.

Family Income — Middle-income neighborhood with some economic challenges indicated by childhood poverty rates.

Children Below Poverty Line	19.7%
Executive, Management & Professional Occupations	29.8%

Demographics

Executive, Management & Professional Share	29.8%
Childhood Poverty Rate	19.7%
Income Level	Moderate
English Spoken at Home	82.6%
Other Languages	Spanish, Polish
Top Ancestries	English (18.8%), Irish (17.5%), German (13.3%), Scottish (9.8%), Italian (4.1%)