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It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 2 Marple neighborhoods we score (average 93/100), 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
93
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 Marple
- 1Foxcroft (Marple)MarpleFoxcroft is a classic mid-century to modern suburban subdivision in Marple Township characterized by well-kept single-family homes, mature trees, and…93Go
- 2Brookthorpe HillsMarpleBrookthorpe Hills is a peaceful mid-century and modern single-family neighborhood in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It is defined by manicured lawns…92Go
Best things to do in Marple
- Play a round of golf at the nearby township-owned Paxon Hollow Golf Club.
- Explore the historic 18th-century Lawrence Cabin on Sproul Road.
- Walk the wooded trails and picnic grounds at Marple Township's Kent Park.
- Walk or jog along the quiet, tree-lined residential loops and cul-de-sacs of the subdivision
- Visit nearby Veterans Memorial Park for playgrounds, sports courts, and open green space
- Explore local shopping, dining, and seasonal events at the Lawrence Park Shopping Center
Getting around Marple
Transit
- Public transportation is provided by SEPTA via bus routes (such as Routes 104 and 112) along nearby West Chester Pike, but there is no direct rail station within walking distance; the nearest Regional Rail lines require a 10-15 minute drive to Media or Radnor stations.
- Public transit is provided by SEPTA via bus routes like Route 104 running along West Chester Pike; however, the nearest regional rail stations (Media/Wawa Line or Norristown High Speed Line) require a 10-to-15-minute drive.
Biking & trails
- There are no dedicated municipal bike lanes or bike-share stations in Foxcroft, though local residential streets handle neighborhood cycling well; regional trails like the Radnor Trail are a short drive away.
- There are no public bike-share programs in the immediate area and dedicated bike lanes are scarce on main thoroughfares, though neighborhood streets are quiet enough for recreational cycling.
Parking
- Free and ample parking is readily available via private residential driveways and open curbside street parking with no meters or parking decks.
- Parking is abundant, free, and hassle-free, with private driveways dominating the area and unrestricted curb parking permitted along residential streets.
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All Marple neighborhoods by safety score
- Foxcroft (Marple)MarpleFoxcroft is a classic mid-century to modern suburban subdivision in Marple Township characterized by well-kept single-family homes, mature trees, and…93Go
- Brookthorpe HillsMarpleBrookthorpe Hills is a peaceful mid-century and modern single-family neighborhood in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It is defined by manicured lawns…92Go
Marple safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Marple?
Foxcroft (Marple) scores highest at 93/100, followed by Brookthorpe Hills (92).
Is Marple 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 Marple areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Marple 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.