Cities / New Jersey / Mahwah
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 5 Mahwah neighborhoods we score (average 94/100), 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
94
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 Mahwah
- 1DarlingtonMahwahNestled in northern Bergen County near the Ramapo Mountains, Darlington offers a tranquil, semi-rural suburban landscape. It is best known for the…95Go
- 2Ramapo RidgeMahwahRamapo Ridge is a quiet, manicured condominium and townhome enclave located in Mahwah within northern Bergen County. It offers a scenic residential…94Go
- 3FardaleMahwahFardale is a bucolic, upscale residential section of Mahwah characterized by sprawling wooded lots, custom single-family homes, and horse farms. It…94Go
- 4Franklin HeightsMahwahFranklin Heights is a manicured condominium and townhouse development set in scenic Bergen County near the Ramapo Mountains. It provides a peaceful…94Go
- 5Paddington SquareMahwahPaddington Square is a manicured multi-family townhome and condominium development located just off Franklin Turnpike in northern Bergen County. The…93Go
Best things to do in Mahwah
- Hike the scenic pond and mountain trails at Ramapo Valley County Reservation nearby.
- Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, or snow tubing during winter at Campgaw Mountain Ski Area.
- Catch a performing arts event or gallery exhibition at Ramapo College's Berrie Center.
- Hike scenic woodland trails at nearby Ramapo Valley County Reserve
- Explore local history and rotating exhibits at the Mahwah Museum
- Ski or snowboard during winter months at Campgaw Mountain Ski Area
- Pick seasonal produce and shop for artisanal goods at local farms and markets.
- Play a round of golf at the nearby Darlington County Golf Course.
Getting around Mahwah
Transit
- Transit access within Darlington itself is minimal. NJ Transit commuter rail is accessible via the nearby Mahwah and Ramsey Route 17 stations within a 5 to 10-minute drive.
- NJ Transit provides rail service on the Main/Bergen County Line from Mahwah Station approximately 3 miles away, alongside regional bus service on Route 17, but personal car ownership is essential.
- Public transit within Fardale itself is non-existent; commuters rely on NJ Transit rail stations in neighboring Mahwah or Ramsey Main Street (a 5-to-10-minute drive away) for service into Hoboken and New York Penn Station via Secaucus.
Biking & trails
- There is no local bike-share program, but the area's scenic, rolling roads are popular with recreational road cyclists connecting to the Ramapo River trails.
- There is no bike-share system in the area, though road cyclists frequently utilize nearby county roads and access trail networks in Ramapo Valley County Reservation.
Parking
- Generous dedicated surface parking is available at Darlington County Park (seasonal parking fees apply for non-county residents) and the golf course; on-street parking on residential lanes is generally restricted.
- Parking is abundant and free, with dedicated resident spaces and marked visitor bays throughout the community clusters.
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All Mahwah neighborhoods by safety score
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- DarlingtonMahwahNestled in northern Bergen County near the Ramapo Mountains, Darlington offers a tranquil, semi-rural suburban landscape. It is best known for the…95Go
- FardaleMahwahFardale is a bucolic, upscale residential section of Mahwah characterized by sprawling wooded lots, custom single-family homes, and horse farms. It…94Go
- Franklin HeightsMahwahFranklin Heights is a manicured condominium and townhouse development set in scenic Bergen County near the Ramapo Mountains. It provides a peaceful…94Go
- Ramapo RidgeMahwahRamapo Ridge is a quiet, manicured condominium and townhome enclave located in Mahwah within northern Bergen County. It offers a scenic residential…94Go
- Paddington SquareMahwahPaddington Square is a manicured multi-family townhome and condominium development located just off Franklin Turnpike in northern Bergen County. The…93Go
Mahwah safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Mahwah?
Darlington scores highest at 95/100, followed by Ramapo Ridge (94) and Fardale (94).
Is Mahwah 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 Mahwah areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Mahwah 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.