Cities / New Jersey / Morris
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 2 Morris neighborhoods we score (average 94/100), 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
94
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 Morris
- 1Washington ValleyMorrisWashington Valley is a picturesque, heavily wooded neighborhood in Morris Township known for expansive historic estates, rolling hills, and rich…94Go
- 2Butterworth FarmsMorrisButterworth Farms is a peaceful, tree-lined residential community composed of well-tended single-family homes on spacious lots in Morris Township. It…94Go
Best things to do in Morris
- Hike or trail run along sections of the scenic Patriots' Path
- Tour the historic Wick House and Revolutionary War encampment sites at nearby Jockey Hollow
- Explore the botanical displays and gardens at the nearby Frelinghuysen Arboretum
- Tour Fosterfields Living Historical Farm to experience a preserved 19th-century agricultural estate.
- Hike, run, or picnic among the wooded trails at nearby Lewis Morris County Park.
- Explore the historic grounds of Morristown National Historical Park just a short drive away.
Getting around Morris
Transit
- Public transit is virtually nonexistent within the valley itself; the nearest transit is NJ Transit rail service at Morristown Station approximately 3 to 4 miles east, providing direct links to Midtown Manhattan.
- There is no direct public transit through the neighborhood; NJ Transit commuter rail operates from Morristown Station roughly 2.5 miles east, offering direct train service to Midtown Manhattan on the Morris & Essex Line.
Biking & trails
- There are no bike-share programs, but road cyclists frequently use local winding roads and mountain bikers utilize designated multi-use sections of Patriots' Path.
- No bike-share programs operate in the neighborhood, but cyclists can access nearby multi-use segments of the regional Patriots' Path trail system via local connecting roads.
Parking
- Trailhead and park parking lots are free and generally easy to access; street parking on narrow residential roads is restricted or discouraged.
- Parking is completely hassle-free with ample private driveways and unrestricted, free residential street parking throughout the neighborhood.
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All Morris neighborhoods by safety score
- Butterworth FarmsMorrisButterworth Farms is a peaceful, tree-lined residential community composed of well-tended single-family homes on spacious lots in Morris Township. It…94Go
- Washington ValleyMorrisWashington Valley is a picturesque, heavily wooded neighborhood in Morris Township known for expansive historic estates, rolling hills, and rich…94Go
Morris safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Morris?
Washington Valley scores highest at 94/100, followed by Butterworth Farms (94).
Is Morris 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 Morris areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Morris 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.