Cities / Pennsylvania / Concord
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 5 Concord neighborhoods we score (average 91/100), 5 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
91
Go
Neighborhoods scored
5
5 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 5
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 5 safest neighborhoods in Concord
- 1ElamConcordElam is a quiet, leafy suburban enclave in Delaware County, located near the intersection of the US-202 corridor and the Delaware state line. It is…92Go
- 2Ward (Concord)ConcordWard is a quiet, historic residential hamlet situated within Concord Township in the rolling hills of Delaware County. It features upscale…92Go
- 3ConcordvilleConcordConcordville is an unincorporated community within Concord Township, centered around the intersection of US Routes 1 and 322. It offers a blend of…92Go
- 4Markham (Concord)ConcordMarkham is a historic and upscale residential enclave in western Delaware County's Concord Township. Dominated by rolling landscapes, preserved open…91Go
- 5Johnsons CornerConcordLocated in Delaware County along the Route 202 and Route 322 corridors, Johnsons Corner is an affluent suburban enclave in Concord Township. It…90Go
Best things to do in Concord
- Explore local history and nature walks at the nearby Newlin Grist Mill park and preserve
- Browse local shopping plazas and dining options along the Concordville and Glen Mills commercial corridors
- Take a short scenic drive to Brandywine Battlefield and the surrounding historic Brandywine Valley sites
- Explore historic trails, millponds, and a working 1704 grist mill at nearby Newlin Grist Mill
- Browse boutique shops, gourmet markets, and open-air dining at Glen Eagle Square
- Walk the paved fitness trails and enjoy community recreation at Concord Township Park
- Explore the historic working watermill and hiking trails at nearby Newlin Grist Mill
- Walk the scenic open spaces and ballfields at Concord Township Park
Getting around Concord
Transit
- Public transit is very limited; SEPTA operates sparse bus connections along major corridors (such as Route 111). The nearest rail connection is the SEPTA Wawa Regional Rail Station, located roughly a 10-minute drive to the east.
- Public transit is very limited; SEPTA operates Bus Route 111 along the Baltimore Pike corridor, and the nearest commuter rail connection is the SEPTA Regional Rail Wawa Station about 10 minutes away by car.
- Public transit is very limited in Concordville; SEPTA Bus Route 111 provides periodic regional bus connections toward 69th Street Transportation Center, but the nearest rail station is Wawa Station (Media/Wawa Line), about a 10-minute drive away.
Biking & trails
- There are no municipal bike-share programs, and cycling on major arterials like US-202 is dangerous, though nearby township parks offer scenic multi-use paths.
- There is no bike-share program, and roads lack dedicated bike lanes; recreational cycling is generally confined to local parks or quiet residential cul-de-sacs.
Parking
- Parking is free and widely available across large dedicated surface lots at shopping centers and parks, with no metered zones.
- Parking is free and abundant across all residential areas, parks, and commercial retail plazas.
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All Concord neighborhoods by safety score
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- ConcordvilleConcordConcordville is an unincorporated community within Concord Township, centered around the intersection of US Routes 1 and 322. It offers a blend of…92Go
- ElamConcordElam is a quiet, leafy suburban enclave in Delaware County, located near the intersection of the US-202 corridor and the Delaware state line. It is…92Go
- Ward (Concord)ConcordWard is a quiet, historic residential hamlet situated within Concord Township in the rolling hills of Delaware County. It features upscale…92Go
- Markham (Concord)ConcordMarkham is a historic and upscale residential enclave in western Delaware County's Concord Township. Dominated by rolling landscapes, preserved open…91Go
- Johnsons CornerConcordLocated in Delaware County along the Route 202 and Route 322 corridors, Johnsons Corner is an affluent suburban enclave in Concord Township. It…90Go
Concord safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Concord?
Elam scores highest at 92/100, followed by Ward (Concord) (92) and Concordville (92).
Is Concord safe to walk at night?
In the 5 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Concord areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Concord 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.