Cities / New Jersey / Garfield
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Garfield neighborhoods we score (average 76/100), 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
76
Go, stay aware
Neighborhoods scored
1
1 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 0
- Go, stay aware: 1
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 1 safest neighborhoods in Garfield
Best things to do in Garfield
- Sample authentic Polish kielbasa, pierogi, and baked goods at specialty food shops along Passaic Street
- Take a stroll or relax by the Passaic River waterfront at 20th Century Field
- Explore the historic Saint Stanislaus Kostka Church and surrounding heritage architecture
Getting around Garfield
Transit
- NJ Transit operates two train stations in town (Garfield Station and Plauderville Station on the Bergen County Line) providing direct service to Hoboken and Secaucus Junction. Several local NJ Transit bus lines, including the 160 and 161, offer direct routes to Manhattan's Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Biking & trails
- There is no municipal bike-share system in Garfield, and dedicated bike lanes are scarce along high-traffic corridors like River Drive, though quieter interior residential streets are manageable for cycling.
Parking
- Street parking can be challenging in dense multi-family residential blocks, often requiring local permits overnight. Metered parking and dedicated lots are available near commercial strips along Passaic Street and River Drive at low or no cost.
Recent news
All Garfield neighborhoods by safety score
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Garfield safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Garfield?
Garfield scores highest at 76/100.
Is Garfield safe to walk at night?
In the 0 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Garfield areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Garfield 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.