Cities / New Jersey / Little Falls
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 3 Little Falls neighborhoods we score (average 90/100), 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
90
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 Little Falls
- 1Great NotchLittle FallsSituated along the ridge bordering Montclair and Clifton, Great Notch is a leafy residential section of Little Falls Township. The area features…91Go
- 2SingacLittle FallsSingac is a pleasant, suburban enclave situated along the Passaic River in Passaic County's Little Falls Township. The area features a mix of modest…90Go
- 3Cedar Falls ManorLittle FallsCedar Falls Manor is a quiet residential neighborhood situated in Little Falls Township, Passaic County, adjacent to neighboring Cedar Grove. It…90Go
Best things to do in Little Falls
- Dine at family-owned Italian restaurants and casual neighborhood eateries along Main Street.
- Explore the Morris Canal Greenway trail corridor in nearby sections of Little Falls.
- Enjoy peaceful riverfront views and local green spaces at surrounding township parks.
- Explore the nearby nature trails and birdwatching at the Alonzo F. Bonsal Wildlife Preserve
- Visit the public art installations and performances at neighboring Montclair State University
- Walk along preserved segments of the historic Morris Canal Greenway nearby
- Walk or jog along the quiet, leafy residential streets and nearby township green spaces
- Explore the nearby Peckman River and Morris Canal historic markers in Little Falls
Getting around Little Falls
Transit
- NJ Transit operates local bus service along Valley Road and Route 46, and rail service via the Montclair-Boonton Line is accessible at the nearby Montclair Heights and Little Falls stations within a short drive.
- NJ Transit operates local bus route 191 connecting directly to Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan, and the Little Falls rail station on the Montclair-Boonton Line is located about one mile east.
- NJ Transit operates the Montclair-Boonton Line with nearby service at Little Falls Station and Montclair State University Station, alongside regional bus routes 11 and 191 on major thoroughfares.
Biking & trails
- There is no local municipal bike-share system, and the hilly streets lack dedicated bike lanes, making cycling mostly recreational rather than utilitarian.
- There is no municipal bike-share system, but recreational cyclists can access nearby paved neighborhood roads and sections of the regional Morris Canal Greenway.
Parking
- Free residential street parking and private business driveways/lots make parking straightforward, with no metered zones or parking garages necessary.
- Parking is generally hassle-free, featuring ample free on-street residential parking and dedicated private lots for most local businesses and restaurants.
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All Little Falls neighborhoods by safety score
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- Great NotchLittle FallsSituated along the ridge bordering Montclair and Clifton, Great Notch is a leafy residential section of Little Falls Township. The area features…91Go
- Cedar Falls ManorLittle FallsCedar Falls Manor is a quiet residential neighborhood situated in Little Falls Township, Passaic County, adjacent to neighboring Cedar Grove. It…90Go
- SingacLittle FallsSingac is a pleasant, suburban enclave situated along the Passaic River in Passaic County's Little Falls Township. The area features a mix of modest…90Go
Little Falls safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Little Falls?
Great Notch scores highest at 91/100, followed by Singac (90) and Cedar Falls Manor (90).
Is Little Falls 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 Little Falls areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Little Falls 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.