Cities / New Jersey / City of Orange
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 City of Orange neighborhoods we score (average 58/100), 0 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 1 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
What makes up this score?City average
58
Caution
Neighborhoods scored
1
0 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 0
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 1
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 1 safest neighborhoods in City of Orange
Best things to do in City of Orange
- Catch a contemporary theatrical production at Luna Stage in the Valley Arts District.
- Sample craft beer and attend community events at Four City Brewing Company adjacent to the train line.
- Walk or jog through Monte Irvin Orange Park, featuring historic park architecture, sports fields, and walking paths.
Getting around City of Orange
Transit
- NJ Transit operates heavy rail service on the Morris & Essex Lines stopping at both Orange and Highland Avenue stations with direct access to New York Penn Station and Hoboken. Major bus routes including the 21, 71, and 73 provide frequent local connections through Main Street to Newark and West Orange.
Biking & trails
- There is no municipal bike-share system, and dedicated on-street bike lanes are sparse, requiring cyclists to share busy travel lanes on high-traffic roads.
Parking
- Street parking is available but regulated with meters on commercial corridors and tight residential permit restrictions; commuter municipal lots are located near the train stations charging modest daily rates.
Recent news
All City of Orange neighborhoods by safety score
City of Orange safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in City of Orange?
City of Orange scores highest at 58/100.
Is City of Orange safe to walk at night?
In the 0 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 1 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.
Which City of Orange areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are City of Orange (58). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score City of Orange 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.