Cities / New Jersey / Hillside
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Hillside neighborhoods we score (average 70/100), 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
70
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 Hillside
Best things to do in Hillside
- Explore the quiet green spaces, sports courts, and walking paths at Conant Park
- Sample authentic Portuguese, West African, and Caribbean cuisines along Liberty Avenue
- Visit the nearby historic grounds and floral displays at Evergreen Cemetery
Getting around Hillside
Transit
- NJ Transit operates several bus lines through the township, including routes 26, 37, 65, and 107 connecting directly to Newark Penn Station and Manhattan's Port Authority Bus Terminal. The nearest passenger rail station is Union Station on the Raritan Valley Line, located approximately 1.5 to 2 miles west.
Biking & trails
- There is no municipal bike-share system in Hillside, and dedicated on-street bike lanes are sparse; cyclists generally share roadways with vehicular traffic or use nearby county park paths.
Parking
- Street parking is readily available throughout residential neighborhoods, though overnight permit restrictions may apply for non-residents. Commercial strips provide small surface lots and standard metered curbside parking.
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All Hillside neighborhoods by safety score
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Hillside safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Hillside?
Hillside (NJ) scores highest at 70/100.
Is Hillside 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 Hillside areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Hillside 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.