Cities / New Jersey / Carlstadt
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Carlstadt neighborhoods we score (average 86/100), 1 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
86
Go
Neighborhoods scored
1
1 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 1
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 1 safest neighborhoods in Carlstadt
Best things to do in Carlstadt
- Dine at iconic regional roadside establishments along the Route 17 corridor.
- Stroll through the residential hillside and relax at Carlstadt Village Green Park.
- Explore local heritage exhibits at the Carlstadt Historical Society Museum.
Getting around Carlstadt
Transit
- NJ Transit bus routes (including the 163, 164, and 76) provide direct connections to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan and Newark. The nearest rail connection is the Wood-Ridge NJ Transit station on the Pascack Valley Line, located about a 10 to 15 minute walk from Carlstadt's western edge.
Biking & trails
- Dedicated bike infrastructure is minimal, and cycling on steep residential grades or heavy truck arteries requires caution. There are no municipal bike-share stations operating within the borough.
Parking
- Residential street parking is generally abundant and free, though some streets have overnight permit restrictions for non-residents. Commercial establishments along Route 17 and Paterson Plank Road feature large, free on-site parking lots.
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All Carlstadt neighborhoods by safety score
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Carlstadt safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Carlstadt?
Carlstadt scores highest at 86/100.
Is Carlstadt safe to walk at night?
In the 1 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Carlstadt areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Carlstadt 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.