It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 3 Harrison neighborhoods we score (average 93/100), 3 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
93
Go
Neighborhoods scored
3
3 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 3
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 3 safest neighborhoods in Harrison
- 1PurchaseHarrisonPurchase is an affluent, semi-rural community within the town of Harrison, home to corporate giants like Mastercard, SUNY Purchase, and…94Go
- 2Sunset RidgeHarrisonSunset Ridge is an upscale, leafy neighborhood in the town of Harrison, Westchester County, featuring well-maintained single-family homes on quiet…92Go
- 3West HarrisonHarrisonWest Harrison, nestled near Silver Lake and bordered by the Kensico Reservoir, is a peaceful residential community in Westchester County. It offers…92Go
Best things to do in Harrison
- Hike the scenic woodland and rocky trails at nearby Silver Lake Preserve
- Enjoy outdoor sports, playgrounds, and picnic grounds at West Harrison Park
- Visit downtown Harrison along Halstead Avenue for dining, shopping, and local bakeries
- Hike the tranquil, wooded nature trails winding through Silver Lake Preserve
- Explore the nearby Kensico Dam Plaza for walking, seasonal outdoor events, and reservoir views
- Grab classic Italian-American specialty sandwiches and prepared dishes along Lake Street
- Explore modern outdoor sculptures at the Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens at PepsiCo HQ
- Catch a theater, dance, or music performance at The Performing Arts Center at SUNY Purchase
Getting around Harrison
Transit
- Public transit is managed by Westchester County Bee-Line Bus (Routes 12 and 13 serve the campuses and airport), but there is no direct rail station in Purchase; Metro-North Railroad stations at White Plains or Harrison are a 10-to-15 minute drive away.
- The Westchester County Bee-Line Bus System operates nearby arterial routes such as Route 12 and Route 62. The Metro-North Railroad Harrison Station on the New Haven Line is about a 7-minute drive away, providing frequent express train service into Manhattan.
- Public transit is limited to Westchester County Bee-Line Bus Route 12; the closest rail link is the White Plains Metro-North station, a 5-to-10-minute drive away.
Biking & trails
- There is no municipal bike-share system, and narrow country roads lack dedicated bike lanes, making cycling primarily recreational on campus paths.
- There are no municipal bike-share programs in the neighborhood, and cycling is primarily recreational along hilly local streets rather than dedicated bike lanes.
Parking
- Free or permit-based surface lot parking is abundant at corporate parks and campuses, though street parking on narrow residential roads is generally restricted.
- Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with ample space in private residential driveways and unmetered street parking along residential roads.
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All Harrison neighborhoods by safety score
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- PurchaseHarrisonPurchase is an affluent, semi-rural community within the town of Harrison, home to corporate giants like Mastercard, SUNY Purchase, and…94Go
- Sunset RidgeHarrisonSunset Ridge is an upscale, leafy neighborhood in the town of Harrison, Westchester County, featuring well-maintained single-family homes on quiet…92Go
- West HarrisonHarrisonWest Harrison, nestled near Silver Lake and bordered by the Kensico Reservoir, is a peaceful residential community in Westchester County. It offers…92Go
Harrison safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Harrison?
Purchase scores highest at 94/100, followed by Sunset Ridge (92) and West Harrison (92).
Is Harrison safe to walk at night?
In the 3 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Harrison areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Harrison 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.