Cities / New Jersey / Irvington
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Irvington neighborhoods we score (average 48/100), 0 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 1 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
What makes up this score?City average
48
Caution
Neighborhoods scored
1
0 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 0
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 1
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 1 safest neighborhoods in Irvington
Best things to do in Irvington
- Walk or exercise around the expansive green lawns of Irvington Park
- Explore diverse Haitian and West African bakeries and markets along Springfield Avenue
- Attend community events and recreational sports at the Irvington Chris Gatling Cultural & Community Center
Getting around Irvington
Transit
- Irvington Bus Terminal serves as a major NJ Transit bus junction with routes like the 13, 25, 37, 70, and 107 running frequent service to Newark Penn Station and Manhattan Port Authority.
Biking & trails
- There is no municipal bike-share system in Irvington, and dedicated on-street bike lanes are sparse, though recreational paths exist inside Irvington Park.
Parking
- Street parking can be scarce and tightly contested near Springfield Avenue with metered zones in retail districts, while residential side streets require township permits overnight.
Recent news
All Irvington neighborhoods by safety score
Irvington safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Irvington?
Irvington (NJ) scores highest at 48/100.
Is Irvington safe to walk at night?
In the 0 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 1 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.
Which Irvington areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are Irvington (NJ) (48). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score Irvington 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.