Cities / New Jersey / Emerson
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Emerson neighborhoods we score (average 95/100), 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
95
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 Emerson
Best things to do in Emerson
- Play a round of golf at the scenic Emerson Golf Club.
- Relax, walk, or watch youth sports at the sprawling Emerson Woods or Hillman Park.
- Explore the shops, bakeries, and local dining along Kinderkamack Road.
Getting around Emerson
Transit
- NJ Transit operates rail service on the Pascack Valley Line directly from the centrally located Emerson Station, connecting to Secaucus Junction and Hoboken Terminal. Local bus route 165 provides additional regional transit to the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Biking & trails
- There are no public bike-share programs in Emerson, and dedicated on-street bike lanes are rare, though quiet residential side streets are generally safe for casual riding.
Parking
- Parking is easy and widely available across town, with free on-street parking in residential zones and dedicated commuter/patron lots near the train station and commercial plazas.
Recent news
All Emerson neighborhoods by safety score
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Emerson safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Emerson?
Emerson scores highest at 95/100.
Is Emerson 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 Emerson areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Emerson 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.