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It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 4 Middletown Township (Delaware County) neighborhoods we score (average 90/100), 4 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
4
4 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 4
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 4 safest neighborhoods in Middletown Township (Delaware County)
- 1RiddlewoodMiddletown Township (Delaware County)Riddlewood is a historic mid-century planned community situated among rolling, heavily wooded hills just outside the borough of Media. It features…92Go
- 2LimaMiddletown Township (Delaware County)Lima is an unincorporated community nestled in Middletown Township, known for its leafy residential streets, historic arboretums, and proximity to…90Go
- 3BortondaleMiddletown Township (Delaware County)Bortondale is a tranquil, wooded suburban community characterized by single-family homes, leafy side streets, and proximity to scenic nature…90Go
- 4Mount AlvernoMiddletown Township (Delaware County)Mount Alverno is a wooded, low-density pocket within Delaware County's Middletown Township, marked by religious institutions, rolling estates, and…89Go
Best things to do in Middletown Township (Delaware County)
- Explore the nearby nature trails and creek scenery at Ridley Creek State Park
- Walk among the unique mid-century modern architectural styles along the community's winding streets
- Visit the adjacent historic Tyler Arboretum to tour extensive botanical gardens and heritage trees
- Explore the extensive hiking trails, historic barn, and botanical gardens at nearby Tyler Arboretum
- Hike, fish, or picnic along the paved and multi-use paths in Ridley Creek State Park
- Shop, dine, or watch a movie at The Promenade at Granite Run
- Walk the serene grounds and visit the historic chapel at the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia campus.
- Visit nearby Linvilla Orchards for farm-fresh produce, seasonal festivals, and baked goods.
Getting around Middletown Township (Delaware County)
Transit
- SEPTA operates the Route 111 and 117 buses along nearby Baltimore Pike and Route 352, but Riddlewood itself is car-dependent. The closest rail link is the SEPTA Media/Wawa Regional Rail Line at Wawa Station or Media Station, roughly a 5-to-10-minute drive away.
- Public transit is operated by SEPTA, with the nearest Regional Rail access at the Wawa Station (Media/Wawa Line) located just a 5-minute drive away, supplemented by SEPTA Bus Route 110 and Route 111 operating along main arterials.
- Public transit is very limited; SEPTA operates regional bus routes like Route 110 and 111 along nearby major arteries such as Baltimore Pike, while the SEPTA Media/Wawa Regional Rail line is accessible via the Wawa or Media stations a short drive away.
Biking & trails
- There are no bike-share stations in the immediate vicinity, and the hilly, shoulderless roads require caution when cycling toward Ridley Creek State Park or downtown Media.
- There is no public bike-share program; while neighborhood streets are quiet for recreation, major routes like Route 1 lack dedicated bike lanes, though nearby Ridley Creek State Park offers paved multi-use trails.
Parking
- Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with private multi-car driveways and unrestricted, free residential street parking throughout the neighborhood.
- Parking is abundant and universally free in large surface lots at commercial plazas, township parks, and within private residential driveways.
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All Middletown Township (Delaware County) neighborhoods by safety score
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- RiddlewoodMiddletown Township (Delaware County)Riddlewood is a historic mid-century planned community situated among rolling, heavily wooded hills just outside the borough of Media. It features…92Go
- BortondaleMiddletown Township (Delaware County)Bortondale is a tranquil, wooded suburban community characterized by single-family homes, leafy side streets, and proximity to scenic nature…90Go
- LimaMiddletown Township (Delaware County)Lima is an unincorporated community nestled in Middletown Township, known for its leafy residential streets, historic arboretums, and proximity to…90Go
- Mount AlvernoMiddletown Township (Delaware County)Mount Alverno is a wooded, low-density pocket within Delaware County's Middletown Township, marked by religious institutions, rolling estates, and…89Go
Middletown Township (Delaware County) safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Middletown Township (Delaware County)?
Riddlewood scores highest at 92/100, followed by Lima (90) and Bortondale (90).
Is Middletown Township (Delaware County) safe to walk at night?
In the 4 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Middletown Township (Delaware County) areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Middletown Township (Delaware County) 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.