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It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 4 East Norriton neighborhoods we score (average 85/100), 4 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
85
Go
Neighborhoods scored
4
4 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 4
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 4 safest neighborhoods in East Norriton
- 1Grand View HeightsEast NorritonGrand View Heights is an established residential enclave situated within East Norriton Township in Montgomery County. Characterized by…86Go
- 2Harley CornersEast NorritonHarley Corners is a suburban crossroads community within East Norriton Township, just north of Norristown. It features a mix of well-maintained…85Go
- 3Penn SquareEast NorritonPenn Square is a pleasant suburban neighborhood in East Norriton Township, Montgomery County, located around the intersection of Germantown Pike and…85Go
- 4HoovertonEast NorritonHooverton is an established, predominantly residential neighborhood in East Norriton characterized by single-family homes, mature trees, and nearby…84Go
Best things to do in East Norriton
- Explore the walking trails and agricultural heritage at nearby Norristown Farm Park.
- Play a round of golf at the nearby Jeffersonville Golf Club.
- Shop and dine along the Germantown Pike and Dekalb Pike retail plazas.
- Enjoy a peaceful walk or run along the low-traffic residential neighborhood streets
- Explore the scenic paved trails and agricultural heritage at adjacent Norristown Farm Park
- Browse local shops and grab casual meals along the nearby Dekalb Pike commercial corridor
- Browse local stores and grab everyday essentials at the Penn Square Shopping Center.
- Walk the paved trails, use the sports fields, or enjoy community events at nearby Norristown Farm Park.
Getting around East Norriton
Transit
- SEPTA serves the broader area via bus routes 96 and 98 along Dekalb Pike and Germantown Pike, connecting south to the Norristown Transportation Center on the Manayunk/Norristown regional rail line roughly 2.5 miles away.
- SEPTA operates suburban bus routes such as Route 98 and Route 99 along Dekalb Pike and Germantown Pike, connecting southward to the Norristown Transportation Center for Regional Rail and Norristown High Speed Line connections.
- Public transit is provided by SEPTA, primarily via bus route 98 along Germantown Pike connecting to the Norristown Transportation Center. The nearest regional rail service is the Norristown/Elm Street station on the Manayunk/Norristown Line, located about 2.5 miles south.
Biking & trails
- There are no bike-share programs in East Norriton, but cyclists can access extensive trail networks at nearby Norristown Farm Park and connect onward to the Schuylkill River Trail.
- There is no municipal bike-share system, and arterial roads lack dedicated bike lanes, but nearby Norristown Farm Park offers extensive multi-use paved trails.
Parking
- Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with ample space in residential private driveways and unrestricted on-street parking.
- Parking is exceptionally easy, with large, free surface parking lots at all commercial centers and ample street parking in residential neighborhoods.
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All East Norriton neighborhoods by safety score
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- Grand View HeightsEast NorritonGrand View Heights is an established residential enclave situated within East Norriton Township in Montgomery County. Characterized by…86Go
- Harley CornersEast NorritonHarley Corners is a suburban crossroads community within East Norriton Township, just north of Norristown. It features a mix of well-maintained…85Go
- Penn SquareEast NorritonPenn Square is a pleasant suburban neighborhood in East Norriton Township, Montgomery County, located around the intersection of Germantown Pike and…85Go
- HoovertonEast NorritonHooverton is an established, predominantly residential neighborhood in East Norriton characterized by single-family homes, mature trees, and nearby…84Go
East Norriton safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in East Norriton?
Grand View Heights scores highest at 86/100, followed by Harley Corners (85) and Penn Square (85).
Is East Norriton safe to walk at night?
In the 4 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which East Norriton areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score East Norriton 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.