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It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 2 Livingston neighborhoods we score (average 94/100), 2 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
94
Go
Neighborhoods scored
2
2 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 2
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 2 safest neighborhoods in Livingston
- 1MorehousetownLivingstonMorehousetown is a quiet, historic residential neighborhood located within the affluent township of Livingston in western Essex County. Dominated by…94Go
- 2Northfield (Livingston)LivingstonNorthfield is a leafy residential section of Livingston centered around Northfield Road and adjacent neighborhoods. It is characterized by…93Go
Best things to do in Livingston
- Hike and explore the nearby scenic nature trails at South Mountain Reservation
- Enjoy recreational sports and community events at Northland Park or Memorial Park
- Browse local boutiques and dining plazas along Northfield Center and Route 10
- Stroll through the walking paths and open recreational fields at nearby Memorial Park
- Explore local heritage at the historic Force Home preserved by the Livingston Historical Society
- Shop and dine along the commercial corridors of Route 10 and nearby Livingston Town Center
Getting around Livingston
Transit
- Public transit is managed by NJ Transit, with bus route 73 serving primary corridors; rail commuters generally drive 10-15 minutes to the Millburn or South Orange NJ Transit train stations for direct Manhattan service.
- Transit access is provided by NJ Transit bus routes (such as the 73 and 70), connecting to Newark and nearby rail hubs. The nearest NJ Transit train station is Millburn or South Orange, approximately 10 to 15 minutes away by car.
Biking & trails
- There is no bike-share program or dedicated bike lane network, but low-traffic residential streets are suitable for casual, recreational riding.
- There is no local bike-share system, and dedicated bike lanes are scarce on main corridors, though neighborhood side streets are suitable for casual biking.
Parking
- Driveway and residential street parking are abundant and generally free, though township regulations prohibit overnight on-street parking without a permit.
- Free and ample parking is standard in residential driveways, local shopping plaza lots, and township parks; street parking is generally straightforward but may be restricted overnight by municipal ordinance.
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All Livingston neighborhoods by safety score
- MorehousetownLivingstonMorehousetown is a quiet, historic residential neighborhood located within the affluent township of Livingston in western Essex County. Dominated by…94Go
- Northfield (Livingston)LivingstonNorthfield is a leafy residential section of Livingston centered around Northfield Road and adjacent neighborhoods. It is characterized by…93Go
Livingston safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Livingston?
Morehousetown scores highest at 94/100, followed by Northfield (Livingston) (93).
Is Livingston safe to walk at night?
In the 2 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Livingston areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Livingston 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.