Cities / New Jersey / Burlington
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 2 Burlington neighborhoods we score (average 68/100), 2 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
What makes up this score?City average
68
Go, stay aware
Neighborhoods scored
2
2 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 0
- Go, stay aware: 2
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 2 safest neighborhoods in Burlington
- 1FarnervilleBurlingtonFarnerville is an older, historic residential enclave situated along the eastern side of Burlington City near the Delaware River and industrial…70Go, stay aware
- 2East BurlingtonBurlingtonEast Burlington is a transitional mix of modest working-class residential blocks, light industrial sites, and busy commercial strip corridors along…66Go, stay aware
Best things to do in Burlington
- Stroll along the Delaware River waterfront path near Promenade Park
- Explore the historic colonial architecture in adjacent downtown Burlington
- Launch a kayak or fish from the public river access points nearby
- Walk along the Assiscunk Creek trails and nearby parklands
- Explore the historic waterfront promenade located just west in downtown Burlington City
- Dine at classic regional eateries and diners along the Route 130 corridor
Getting around Burlington
Transit
- NJ Transit operates the River LINE light rail, with the Burlington Towne Centre and Burlington South stations located about 1 mile away, connecting directly to Trenton and Camden. Local NJ Transit bus routes like the 409 and 413 run along nearby arterial roads.
- NJ Transit operates the River LINE light rail, with Burlington South station located within 1 to 1.5 miles, and bus route 409 provides regional service along Route 130.
Biking & trails
- There is no municipal bike-share program, but local streets connect comfortably to the Delaware River Heritage Trail segments along the waterfront.
- Dedicated bike lanes are scarce along main roads, but recreational cyclists can access segments of the Delaware River Heritage Trail closer to the riverfront.
Parking
- Free on-street parking is plentiful throughout the residential blocks of Farnerville, with no metered zones or structured parking garages required.
- Parking is straightforward, with abundant free surface parking lots at commercial plazas and readily available, free street parking across residential blocks.
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All Burlington neighborhoods by safety score
- FarnervilleBurlingtonFarnerville is an older, historic residential enclave situated along the eastern side of Burlington City near the Delaware River and industrial…70Go, stay aware
- East BurlingtonBurlingtonEast Burlington is a transitional mix of modest working-class residential blocks, light industrial sites, and busy commercial strip corridors along…66Go, stay aware
Burlington safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Burlington?
Farnerville scores highest at 70/100, followed by East Burlington (66).
Is Burlington safe to walk at night?
In the 0 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Burlington areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Burlington neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.