Cities / New Jersey / Essex Fells
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Essex Fells neighborhoods we score (average 96/100), 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
96
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 Essex Fells
Best things to do in Essex Fells
- Walk the wooded walking paths and bridges near Essex Fells Pond
- Explore the stately historic architecture and lush canopy along Devon and Fells Roads
- Relax or play tennis near the municipal recreation fields adjacent to Trotters Cabin
Getting around Essex Fells
Transit
- NJ Transit operates bus routes along neighboring Bloomfield Avenue in Caldwell, while the nearest commuter rail stations are in Montclair about 10 to 15 minutes away by car.
Biking & trails
- There are no bike-share stations or dedicated bike lanes in the borough, requiring cyclists to share narrow, hilly residential roads.
Parking
- On-street parking is generally restricted overnight, but free daytime parking is readily available at municipal park lots and recreation areas.
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All Essex Fells neighborhoods by safety score
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Essex Fells safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Essex Fells?
Essex Fells scores highest at 96/100.
Is Essex Fells 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 Essex Fells areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Essex Fells 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.