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It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 4 Montville neighborhoods we score (average 94/100), 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
94
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 Montville
- 1Pine Brook (Montville)MontvillePine Brook is an affluent unincorporated section of Montville Township centered around Route 46 and scenic residential pockets near the Passaic…94Go
- 2TowacoMontvilleTowaco is a picturesque unincorporated community within Montville Township, centered around a historic commuter rail stop and surrounded by rolling…94Go
- 3Taylortown (Montville)MontvilleTaylortown is a quiet, tree-covered residential community located around the Taylortown Reservoir in northern Montville Township. It features…94Go
- 4Lower MontvilleMontvilleLower Montville comprises the southern portion of Montville Township, featuring quiet single-family subdivisions and local commercial plazas along…92Go
Best things to do in Montville
- Dine at classic regional Italian restaurants along Route 46
- Enjoy outdoor recreation and athletic fields at Montville Community Park nearby
- Explore the historic Morris Canal towpath remnants and green spaces nearby
- Dine in the historic, timber-framed complex of Rails Steakhouse near the tracks.
- Explore nearby hiking trails and glacial boulders at Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area.
- Catch scenic commuter train views along the NJ Transit Montclair-Boonton Line.
- Enjoy outdoor sports, playgrounds, and walking paths at nearby Montville Community Park.
- Explore nature trails and historic paths around the Tourne County Park located a short drive west.
Getting around Montville
Transit
- Public transit is limited; NJ Transit bus route 871 provides sparse weekday service connecting to Morristown, while the nearest commuter rail stations are NJ Transit's Towaco or Boonton stations about 10 minutes away by car.
- Towaco Station is served by NJ Transit's Montclair-Boonton Line, providing direct commuter rail access to Hoboken and Midtown Manhattan (via Secaucus/Newark transfers). Local bus service is limited, making a car the primary mode of travel.
- Transit in Taylortown is minimal; the nearest public rail access is the NJ Transit Montclair-Boonton Line at Towaco or Boonton stations, roughly 5 to 10 minutes away by car.
Biking & trails
- There is no public bike-share program, and cycling is mostly recreational on quiet residential side streets due to lack of dedicated bike lanes along major thoroughfares.
- There are no municipal bike-share programs; cycling is mostly recreational along hilly local roads or nearby Morris County park trails.
Parking
- Parking is exceptionally easy and universally free in vast retail plazas, dedicated restaurant lots, and residential driveways.
- Ample parking is available in private business lots and at the Towaco NJ Transit commuter parking lot, where daily permits or meter fees may apply on weekdays.
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All Montville neighborhoods by safety score
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- Pine Brook (Montville)MontvillePine Brook is an affluent unincorporated section of Montville Township centered around Route 46 and scenic residential pockets near the Passaic…94Go
- Taylortown (Montville)MontvilleTaylortown is a quiet, tree-covered residential community located around the Taylortown Reservoir in northern Montville Township. It features…94Go
- TowacoMontvilleTowaco is a picturesque unincorporated community within Montville Township, centered around a historic commuter rail stop and surrounded by rolling…94Go
- Lower MontvilleMontvilleLower Montville comprises the southern portion of Montville Township, featuring quiet single-family subdivisions and local commercial plazas along…92Go
Montville safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Montville?
Pine Brook (Montville) scores highest at 94/100, followed by Towaco (94) and Taylortown (Montville) (94).
Is Montville 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 Montville areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Montville 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.