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It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Franklin Lakes neighborhoods we score (average 94/100), 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
94
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 Franklin Lakes
Best things to do in Franklin Lakes
- Hike, kayak, or birdwatch around the 120-acre Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve
- Explore the nearby trails and ridge-line vistas of High Mountain Park Preserve
- Shop gourmet groceries, specialty baked goods, and prepared foods at The Market Basket
Getting around Franklin Lakes
Transit
- NJ Transit bus route 164 provides limited commuter service to Manhattan's Port Authority Bus Terminal, but there is no direct passenger rail in the borough; the nearest NJ Transit train station is the Hawthorne or Ridgewood Station on the Main/Bergen County Line, about a 10-15 minute drive away.
Biking & trails
- There are no public bike-share programs; while roads are scenic and low-traffic, they lack dedicated bike lanes and feature rolling hills best suited for experienced road cyclists.
Parking
- Parking is abundant and free in large surface lots at all shopping centers, town facilities, and nature preserves; street parking is rarely necessary or permitted overnight.
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All Franklin Lakes neighborhoods by safety score
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Franklin Lakes safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Franklin Lakes?
Franklin Lakes scores highest at 94/100.
Is Franklin Lakes 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 Franklin Lakes areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Franklin Lakes 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.