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It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 14 New Rochelle neighborhoods we score (average 89/100), 14 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
89
Go
Neighborhoods scored
14
14 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 14
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 10 safest neighborhoods in New Rochelle
- 1Quaker RidgeNew RochelleQuaker Ridge is a serene, leafy residential neighborhood characterized by spacious single-family homes, manicured lawns, and quiet cul-de-sacs…95Go
- 2Isle of San SouciNew RochelleIsle of San Souci is a secluded waterfront community located on a peninsula along the Long Island Sound in New Rochelle. The neighborhood is defined…92Go
- 3Bonnie CrestNew RochelleBonnie Crest is a quiet, upscale neighborhood in the North End of New Rochelle characterized by spacious single-family homes, manicured lawns, and…92Go
- 4Beechmont (New Rochelle)New RochelleBeechmont is an upscale, historic suburban neighborhood developed around the scenic Beechmont Lake in northern New Rochelle. It features winding…91Go
- 5Forest KnollsNew RochelleForest Knolls is an affluent, leafy suburban neighborhood situated in northern New Rochelle near expansive nature preserves. Dominated by well-kept…91Go
- 6WykagylNew RochelleWykagyl is an upscale residential enclave centered around the intersection of North Avenue and Quaker Ridge Road, bordered by manicured golf courses…91Go
- 7Beechmont WoodsNew RochelleBeechmont Woods is a quiet, upscale neighborhood in New Rochelle characterized by stately mid-century and colonial single-family homes, manicured…90Go
- 8Pine Brook (New Rochelle)New RochellePine Brook is an upscale, leafy neighborhood in northern-central New Rochelle characterized by well-tended single-family homes, mature trees, and…90Go
- 9Rosedale (New Rochelle)New RochelleRosedale is an established, picturesque suburban enclave located in northern New Rochelle. Dominated by manicured lawns, single-family homes, and…88Go
- 10Sun HavenNew RochelleSun Haven is a leafy suburban neighborhood situated near the Long Island Sound coastline in southeastern New Rochelle. Characterized by well-tended…88Go
Use more caution: 10 lowest-scoring areas
- 1Davenport (New Rochelle)New Rochelle86Go
- 2Chester Heights (New Rochelle)New Rochelle86Go
- 3Rochelle HeightsNew Rochelle86Go
- 4Woodside (New Rochelle)New Rochelle86Go
- 5Sun HavenNew Rochelle88Go
- 6Rosedale (New Rochelle)New Rochelle88Go
- 7Pine Brook (New Rochelle)New Rochelle90Go
- 8Beechmont WoodsNew Rochelle90Go
- 9WykagylNew Rochelle91Go
- 10Forest KnollsNew Rochelle91Go
Best things to do in New Rochelle
- Take a scenic stroll or go birdwatching around nearby Beechmont Lake.
- Play tennis, basketball, or relax in the open green space at Pinebrook Park.
- Tour the historic grounds and public exhibitions at nearby Iona University.
- Take a relaxing walk or jog through quiet, scenic residential lanes
- Explore the hiking trails, dog park, and community gardens at nearby Ward Acres Park
- Browse local shops and bakeries along the neighboring North Avenue corridor
- Take a peaceful stroll or birdwatch along the scenic banks of Beechmont Lake
- Admire early 20th-century Tudor, Colonial, and Craftsman estate architecture on Beechmont Drive
Getting around New Rochelle
Transit
- Public transit is managed by Westchester County's Bee-Line Bus System along border corridors like Weaver Street and North Avenue. The nearest commuter rail hubs are Metro-North's Scarsdale and New Rochelle stations, both roughly a 10-minute drive away.
- Public transit does not enter the enclave; Westchester County Bee-Line Bus routes (such as Route 45 and Route 60) run along nearby Pelham Road and Main Street, while the New Rochelle Metro-North/Amtrak station is roughly 2.5 miles northwest.
- Westchester County Bee-Line Bus routes 45 and 60 operate nearby along North Avenue. The nearest rail hub is the New Rochelle Metro-North and Amtrak station, located approximately 3.5 miles south and best reached by car or rideshare.
Biking & trails
- There are no public bike-share programs or dedicated cycle tracks in Quaker Ridge, though low-speed local residential streets accommodate recreational cycling.
- There are no dedicated cycle tracks or bike-share stations in the immediate enclave, though local residential streets have low speed limits suitable for casual biking.
Parking
- Driveway parking is ubiquitous across all residential properties. Street parking is generally available and unrestricted during daytime hours, though overnight municipal street parking rules apply.
- Parking is primarily residential on private driveways; on-street parking is restricted by neighborhood association regulations and municipal street signage.
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All New Rochelle neighborhoods by safety score
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- Quaker RidgeNew RochelleQuaker Ridge is a serene, leafy residential neighborhood characterized by spacious single-family homes, manicured lawns, and quiet cul-de-sacs…95Go
- Bonnie CrestNew RochelleBonnie Crest is a quiet, upscale neighborhood in the North End of New Rochelle characterized by spacious single-family homes, manicured lawns, and…92Go
- Isle of San SouciNew RochelleIsle of San Souci is a secluded waterfront community located on a peninsula along the Long Island Sound in New Rochelle. The neighborhood is defined…92Go
- Beechmont (New Rochelle)New RochelleBeechmont is an upscale, historic suburban neighborhood developed around the scenic Beechmont Lake in northern New Rochelle. It features winding…91Go
- Forest KnollsNew RochelleForest Knolls is an affluent, leafy suburban neighborhood situated in northern New Rochelle near expansive nature preserves. Dominated by well-kept…91Go
- WykagylNew RochelleWykagyl is an upscale residential enclave centered around the intersection of North Avenue and Quaker Ridge Road, bordered by manicured golf courses…91Go
- Beechmont WoodsNew RochelleBeechmont Woods is a quiet, upscale neighborhood in New Rochelle characterized by stately mid-century and colonial single-family homes, manicured…90Go
- Pine Brook (New Rochelle)New RochellePine Brook is an upscale, leafy neighborhood in northern-central New Rochelle characterized by well-tended single-family homes, mature trees, and…90Go
- Rosedale (New Rochelle)New RochelleRosedale is an established, picturesque suburban enclave located in northern New Rochelle. Dominated by manicured lawns, single-family homes, and…88Go
- Sun HavenNew RochelleSun Haven is a leafy suburban neighborhood situated near the Long Island Sound coastline in southeastern New Rochelle. Characterized by well-tended…88Go
- Chester Heights (New Rochelle)New RochelleChester Heights is a quiet, leafy neighborhood on the northwestern border of New Rochelle, characterized by well-kept single-family homes, small…86Go
- Davenport (New Rochelle)New RochelleDavenport (often called Davenport Neck) is a peninsula in southern New Rochelle extending into Long Island Sound. The area is defined by gated…86Go
- Rochelle HeightsNew RochelleRochelle Heights is a designated historic residential neighborhood in New Rochelle characterized by grand late 19th- and early 20th-century homes…86Go
- Woodside (New Rochelle)New RochelleWoodside is an established suburban neighborhood in central-north New Rochelle characterized by single-family homes, mature tree canopies, and quiet…86Go
New Rochelle safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in New Rochelle?
Quaker Ridge scores highest at 95/100, followed by Isle of San Souci (92) and Bonnie Crest (92).
Is New Rochelle safe to walk at night?
In the 14 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which New Rochelle areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score New Rochelle 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.