Cities / Pennsylvania / Haverford
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 11 Haverford neighborhoods we score (average 92/100), 11 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
92
Go
Neighborhoods scored
11
11 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 11
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 10 safest neighborhoods in Haverford
- 1GrasslandHaverfordGrassland is a classic mid-century and early 20th-century suburban neighborhood in Haverford Township, characterized by tree-lined streets, manicured…93Go
- 2Oakmont (Haverford)HaverfordOakmont serves as one of the primary commercial and community hubs of Havertown within Haverford Township, centered around Eagle Road and Darby Road…93Go
- 3Richland (Haverford)HaverfordRichland is an established residential neighborhood in Haverford Township featuring well-kept single-family homes, leafy streets, and strong…93Go
- 4Bon Air (Haverford)HaverfordBon Air is an established, tree-lined residential community in Haverford Township defined by well-kept single-family homes and quiet neighborhood…92Go
- 5BrooklineHaverfordBrookline is a historic residential neighborhood in Haverford Township known for its early-to-mid 20th-century homes and a walkable commercial strip…92Go
- 6West Gate HillsHaverfordWest Gate Hills is a tree-lined mid-century residential enclave nestled just off West Chester Pike in Haverford Township. It features well-maintained…92Go
- 7Pilgrim GardensHaverfordPilgrim Gardens is an established suburban enclave characterized by neat brick split-levels, manicured lawns, and neighborhood shopping plazas along…92Go
- 8AdeleHaverfordAdele is a historic residential pocket in Haverford Township centered near West Chester Pike and Darby Road. It features well-maintained…91Go
- 9PenfieldHaverfordPenfield is a quiet, family-oriented neighborhood in Haverford Township along Philadelphia's historic Main Line/Delaware County border. Built…91Go
- 10ManoaHaverfordManoa is an established suburban community in Delaware County, situated along the historic West Chester Pike corridor in Haverford Township. The…91Go
Use more caution: 10 lowest-scoring areas
Best things to do in Haverford
- Walk or jog through the scenic residential streets and nearby Grange Park
- Explore local history at the nearby historic Grange Estate with its heritage gardens and trails
- Enjoy community sports and open green space at nearby Steel Field and Haverford Reserve
- Tour the nearby historic Grange Estate, a 17th-century historic mansion featuring scenic walking trails and gardens
- Walk or jog through the neighborhood streets to connect with nearby Haverford Township parks like Veterans Field
- Head to adjacent Havertown center along Darby Road for independent bakeries, craft breweries, and dining
- Catch an ice skating session or community hockey game at the Haverford Skatium.
- Browse local goods, baked treats, and produce at the seasonal Oakmont Farmers Market.
Getting around Haverford
Transit
- Operated by SEPTA, the area is served primarily by local bus routes 104, 112, and 115 along major corridors like West Chester Pike, connecting to the 69th Street Transportation Center. The SEPTA Norristown High Speed Line (Penfield or Township Line stations) is located about 1.5 to 2 miles away.
- SEPTA serves the area via the Norristown High Speed Line (Penfield and Beechwood-Brookline stations are within 1 mile) as well as Route 103 and 115 bus lines running along Darby and Eagle Roads.
- Operated by SEPTA, the area is served by local bus routes (such as Route 103 and 104 along nearby thoroughfares) connecting to the 69th Street Transportation Center, as well as the Norristown High Speed Line (Haverford or Township Line Rd stops within 1-2 miles).
Biking & trails
- There are no municipal bike-share stations in Grassland, but recreational cycling is common on quiet side streets and nearby multi-use paths at Haverford Reserve.
- While dedicated bike lanes on main thoroughfares are limited, low-stress residential side streets connect cyclists directly to the nearby Haverford Reserve trail network.
Parking
- Parking is simple and plentiful throughout the neighborhood, consisting of free, unrestricted residential street parking and private driveways.
- Ample free and low-cost metered street parking is available along Eagle Road and Darby Road, supported by several free township municipal lots behind commercial blocks.
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All Haverford neighborhoods by safety score
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- GrasslandHaverfordGrassland is a classic mid-century and early 20th-century suburban neighborhood in Haverford Township, characterized by tree-lined streets, manicured…93Go
- Oakmont (Haverford)HaverfordOakmont serves as one of the primary commercial and community hubs of Havertown within Haverford Township, centered around Eagle Road and Darby Road…93Go
- Richland (Haverford)HaverfordRichland is an established residential neighborhood in Haverford Township featuring well-kept single-family homes, leafy streets, and strong…93Go
- Bon Air (Haverford)HaverfordBon Air is an established, tree-lined residential community in Haverford Township defined by well-kept single-family homes and quiet neighborhood…92Go
- BrooklineHaverfordBrookline is a historic residential neighborhood in Haverford Township known for its early-to-mid 20th-century homes and a walkable commercial strip…92Go
- Pilgrim GardensHaverfordPilgrim Gardens is an established suburban enclave characterized by neat brick split-levels, manicured lawns, and neighborhood shopping plazas along…92Go
- West Gate HillsHaverfordWest Gate Hills is a tree-lined mid-century residential enclave nestled just off West Chester Pike in Haverford Township. It features well-maintained…92Go
- AdeleHaverfordAdele is a historic residential pocket in Haverford Township centered near West Chester Pike and Darby Road. It features well-maintained…91Go
- ManoaHaverfordManoa is an established suburban community in Delaware County, situated along the historic West Chester Pike corridor in Haverford Township. The…91Go
- PenfieldHaverfordPenfield is a quiet, family-oriented neighborhood in Haverford Township along Philadelphia's historic Main Line/Delaware County border. Built…91Go
- LlanerchHaverfordLlanerch is an established suburban neighborhood in Delaware County characterized by early 20th-century single-family homes, leafy residential…90Go
Haverford safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Haverford?
Grassland scores highest at 93/100, followed by Oakmont (Haverford) (93) and Richland (Haverford) (93).
Is Haverford safe to walk at night?
In the 11 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Haverford areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Haverford 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.