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It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 9 Ewing neighborhoods we score (average 73/100), 9 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
73
Go, stay aware
Neighborhoods scored
9
9 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 1
- Go, stay aware: 8
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 9 safest neighborhoods in Ewing
- 1EwingvilleEwingEwingville is a historic suburban community located within Ewing Township, directly bordering The College of New Jersey (TCNJ). The area features…80Go
- 2West TrentonEwingWest Trenton is a relaxed suburban neighborhood in Ewing Township anchored by its active regional rail terminal and proximity to the Delaware River…76Go, stay aware
- 3Green Curve HeightsEwingGreen Curve Heights is a post-war suburban neighborhood located in Ewing Township, Mercer County. It features modest single-family homes, leafy…75Go, stay aware
- 4Heath ManorEwingHeath Manor is an established residential neighborhood in southern Ewing Township featuring modest single-family homes, leafy yards, and a classic…73Go, stay aware
- 5Somerset (Ewing)EwingSomerset is a working- to middle-class suburban community in southeastern Ewing Township defined by modest single-family homes, leafy residential…71Go, stay aware
- 6Prospect Heights (Ewing)EwingProspect Heights is a mature suburban-urban transitional neighborhood in Ewing Township characterized by post-war single-family homes and…71Go, stay aware
- 7Glendale (Ewing)EwingGlendale is an established post-war suburban neighborhood in Ewing Township characterized by modest single-family homes and quiet, tree-lined…71Go, stay aware
- 8Fernwood (Ewing)EwingFernwood is an established mid-century residential neighborhood in Ewing Township characterized by single-family homes, quiet cul-de-sacs, and light…71Go, stay aware
- 9AlturaEwingAltura is an established mid-century residential community in south Ewing Township bordering North Olden Avenue. It features modest single-family…71Go, stay aware
Best things to do in Ewing
- Explore the nearby nature trails and recreation fields at Moody Park
- Attend cultural events or stroll the landscaped grounds at The College of New Jersey campus nearby
- Visit the historic Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park trail a short drive west
- Stroll through the scenic campus grounds and art exhibits at adjacent The College of New Jersey
- Enjoy outdoor recreation and sports fields at nearby Moody Park
- Explore the historic Ewing Presbyterian Church and cemetery grounds nearby
- Grab a bite and dessert at local institutions along the North Olden Avenue corridor
- Enjoy outdoor walking, open green spaces, and community athletics at nearby Banchoff Park
Getting around Ewing
Transit
- NJ Transit operates bus routes 601, 624, and 607 through and near the area connecting to Trenton Transit Center (about 5 miles away) for Northeast Corridor rail and SEPTA connections.
- The neighborhood is anchored by the SEPTA West Trenton Station, providing direct regional rail service into Center City Philadelphia, alongside NJ Transit bus routes including the 608.
- NJ Transit operates local bus service including Route 601 along nearby arterials; the West Trenton SEPTA Regional Rail Station is roughly a 7-minute drive away for direct transit into Philadelphia.
Biking & trails
- There is no local municipal bike-share system, but the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail is accessible roughly 2.5 miles to the west.
- There is no municipal bike-share system, but the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail is easily reachable by bike for paved and crushed-stone multi-use riding.
Parking
- Parking is abundant and largely free via dedicated business strip lots and unrestricted residential street parking.
- Street parking is free and plentiful on residential roads, while the SEPTA station provides large surface parking lots charging a standard daily commuter rate.
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All Ewing neighborhoods by safety score
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- EwingvilleEwingEwingville is a historic suburban community located within Ewing Township, directly bordering The College of New Jersey (TCNJ). The area features…80Go
- West TrentonEwingWest Trenton is a relaxed suburban neighborhood in Ewing Township anchored by its active regional rail terminal and proximity to the Delaware River…76Go, stay aware
- Green Curve HeightsEwingGreen Curve Heights is a post-war suburban neighborhood located in Ewing Township, Mercer County. It features modest single-family homes, leafy…75Go, stay aware
- Heath ManorEwingHeath Manor is an established residential neighborhood in southern Ewing Township featuring modest single-family homes, leafy yards, and a classic…73Go, stay aware
- AlturaEwingAltura is an established mid-century residential community in south Ewing Township bordering North Olden Avenue. It features modest single-family…71Go, stay aware
- Fernwood (Ewing)EwingFernwood is an established mid-century residential neighborhood in Ewing Township characterized by single-family homes, quiet cul-de-sacs, and light…71Go, stay aware
- Glendale (Ewing)EwingGlendale is an established post-war suburban neighborhood in Ewing Township characterized by modest single-family homes and quiet, tree-lined…71Go, stay aware
- Prospect Heights (Ewing)EwingProspect Heights is a mature suburban-urban transitional neighborhood in Ewing Township characterized by post-war single-family homes and…71Go, stay aware
- Somerset (Ewing)EwingSomerset is a working- to middle-class suburban community in southeastern Ewing Township defined by modest single-family homes, leafy residential…71Go, stay aware
Ewing safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Ewing?
Ewingville scores highest at 80/100, followed by West Trenton (76) and Green Curve Heights (75).
Is Ewing 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 Ewing areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Ewing 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.