Cities / New Jersey / Edgewater
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Edgewater neighborhoods we score (average 90/100), 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
90
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 Edgewater
Best things to do in Edgewater
- Explore authentic Japanese specialty goods, bakeries, and food stalls at Mitsuwa Marketplace.
- Walk or jog along the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway for panoramic views of Manhattan.
- Spend a relaxing day experiencing multi-floor bathhouse facilities and rooftop infinity pools at SoJo Spa Club.
Getting around Edgewater
Transit
- NJ Transit operates several bus routes through the borough, including the 158 direct to NYC Port Authority and the 188 to the GWB Bus Station; NY Waterway also operates weekday commuter ferry service from Edgewater Ferry Landing to Midtown Manhattan.
Biking & trails
- Biking is common along dedicated sections of the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway, but River Road lacks protected bike infrastructure and can be intimidating due to traffic.
Parking
- Most major shopping plazas and dining destinations provide large surface lots or complimentary garage parking, though street parking on residential side streets is often tightly regulated by permit.
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All Edgewater neighborhoods by safety score
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Edgewater safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Edgewater?
Edgewater (NJ) scores highest at 90/100.
Is Edgewater 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 Edgewater areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Edgewater 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.