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It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 5 Lower Providence neighborhoods we score (average 90/100), 5 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
5
5 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 5
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 5 safest neighborhoods in Lower Providence
- 1EvansburgLower ProvidenceEvansburg is a historic, semi-rural village and township section located within Lower Providence Township in Montgomery County. Dominated by…92Go
- 2Wetherills CornerLower ProvidenceWetherills Corner is a scenic, upscale suburban community tucked within Lower Providence Township in Montgomery County. Surrounded by lush greenery…91Go
- 3EaglevilleLower ProvidenceEagleville is an unincorporated community within Lower Providence Township, centered around the Ridge Pike corridor in suburban Philadelphia…90Go
- 4AudubonLower ProvidenceLocated in Lower Providence Township near Valley Forge, Audubon is best known for its historic Mill Grove estate and easy access to Schuylkill River…90Go
- 5TrooperLower ProvidenceTrooper is an unincorporated suburban enclave located northwest of Norristown in Montgomery County. It is characterized by established single-family…88Go
Best things to do in Lower Providence
- Sample regional specialty tomato pie and deli classics at local Ridge Pike bakeries.
- Explore the nearby nature trails and historic bird sanctuary at the John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove.
- Connect to the Perkiomen Trail and Schuylkill River Trail network just minutes west.
- Tour the historic 1762 mansion and expansive bird sanctuary at the John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove.
- Hike, fish, or launch a canoe along the Perkiomen Creek at nearby Hoy Park.
- Visit neighboring Valley Forge National Historical Park for miles of scenic trails and American Revolutionary history.
- Hike, fish, or horseback ride along the scenic trails of Evansburg State Park
- Tour the historic 18th-century Mennonite meetinghouse and cemetery at Evansburg
Getting around Lower Providence
Transit
- Public transit is extremely limited; SEPTA Bus Route 93 runs along Germantown Pike connecting to Norristown Transportation Center, but headways are long and the nearest Regional Rail station in Norristown or Lansdale is a 15-to-20-minute drive away.
- Public transit is very limited; SEPTA operates bus routes 93 and 99 along major corridors like Ridge Pike and Egypt Road a few minutes away, while the nearest regional rail connections require driving to Norristown Transportation Center or Paoli Station.
- SEPTA provides limited bus service via Route 93 along Ridge Pike, which connects riders to the Norristown Transportation Center for Regional Rail and Norristown High Speed Line transfers.
Biking & trails
- There is no bike-share program, but the area features extensive multi-use trails within Evansburg State Park and connections toward the Perkiomen Trail network.
- There is no municipal bike-share program, but enthusiastic cyclists enjoy easy access to the regional Perkiomen Trail and Schuylkill River Trail, though local arterial roads lack designated bike lanes.
Parking
- Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, with large dedicated lots at state park trailheads and free private lots for local businesses.
- Parking is completely effortless and free, with ample space in private driveways, residential curbsides, and commercial parking plazas.
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All Lower Providence neighborhoods by safety score
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- EvansburgLower ProvidenceEvansburg is a historic, semi-rural village and township section located within Lower Providence Township in Montgomery County. Dominated by…92Go
- Wetherills CornerLower ProvidenceWetherills Corner is a scenic, upscale suburban community tucked within Lower Providence Township in Montgomery County. Surrounded by lush greenery…91Go
- AudubonLower ProvidenceLocated in Lower Providence Township near Valley Forge, Audubon is best known for its historic Mill Grove estate and easy access to Schuylkill River…90Go
- EaglevilleLower ProvidenceEagleville is an unincorporated community within Lower Providence Township, centered around the Ridge Pike corridor in suburban Philadelphia…90Go
- TrooperLower ProvidenceTrooper is an unincorporated suburban enclave located northwest of Norristown in Montgomery County. It is characterized by established single-family…88Go
Lower Providence safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Lower Providence?
Evansburg scores highest at 92/100, followed by Wetherills Corner (91) and Eagleville (90).
Is Lower Providence safe to walk at night?
In the 5 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Lower Providence areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Lower Providence 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.