Is Marcus Hook, PA safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Marcus Hook neighborhoods we score (average 62/100), 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

Caution

Neighborhoods scored

0 comfortable to walk

Score mix

Go: 0
Go, stay aware: 0
Caution: 1
No-go after dark: 0

Top 1 safest neighborhoods in Marcus Hook

1Marcus HookMarcus HookMarcus Hook is a small, working-class borough positioned on the Delaware River right at the Pennsylvania-Delaware border. Defined by its compact…62Caution
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Best things to do in Marcus Hook

Tour the historic 1700s Plank House, tied to Blackbeard-era Delaware River lore.
Walk along the waterfront promenade at Marcus Hook Memorial Park.
Attend the lively annual Marcus Hook Pirate Festival held each autumn.

Getting around Marcus Hook

Transit

SEPTA operates Regional Rail service via the Wilmington/Newark Line at Marcus Hook Station within the borough, complemented by SEPTA bus routes 114 and 119.

Biking & trails

There is no bike-share program and on-street bike lanes are sparse, though regional cyclers occasionally use PA-291/Route 13 corridors.

Parking

On-street parking is readily available and free throughout most residential and commercial blocks, with no parking garages needed.

All Marcus Hook neighborhoods by safety score

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Marcus HookMarcus HookMarcus Hook is a small, working-class borough positioned on the Delaware River right at the Pennsylvania-Delaware border. Defined by its compact…62Caution
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Marcus Hook safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Marcus Hook?

Marcus Hook scores highest at 62/100.

Is Marcus Hook 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 Marcus Hook areas should visitors be careful in?

Our lowest-scoring areas are Marcus Hook (62). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.

How does VibeLoco score Marcus Hook 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.