Is Old Tappan, NJ safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Old Tappan neighborhoods we score (average 96/100), 1 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

Neighborhoods scored

1 comfortable to walk

Score mix

Go: 1
Go, stay aware: 0
Caution: 0
No-go after dark: 0

Top 1 safest neighborhoods in Old Tappan

1Old TappanOld TappanOld Tappan is a quiet, tree-lined enclave nestled along the New York state border, centered around residential neighborhoods, scenic waterways like…96Go
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Best things to do in Old Tappan

Walk the athletic fields, paved pathways, and playground at Stone Point Park
Explore the local history and architectural markers around the historic 1700s Haring-DeWolf House
Enjoy quiet nature watching and scenic reservoir views along the edge of Lake Tappan

Getting around Old Tappan

Transit

Public transit is very limited within the borough; Coach USA (Rockland Coaches route 14) provides limited commuter bus service to Manhattan, while the nearest NJ Transit passenger rail station is located roughly 4 miles west in Westwood or Pearl River, NY.

Biking & trails

There is no bike-share program or dedicated bike lane network, but residential side streets see casual recreational cycling despite narrow, shoulderless arterial roads.

Parking

Parking is abundant and free throughout the borough, with spacious private lots at shopping centers and parks, though overnight street parking is restricted by municipal ordinance.

All Old Tappan neighborhoods by safety score

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Old TappanOld TappanOld Tappan is a quiet, tree-lined enclave nestled along the New York state border, centered around residential neighborhoods, scenic waterways like…96Go
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Old Tappan safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Old Tappan?

Old Tappan scores highest at 96/100.

Is Old Tappan safe to walk at night?

In the 1 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.

Which Old Tappan areas should visitors be careful in?

No area in our list falls below the yellow band.

How does VibeLoco score Old Tappan 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.