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It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 6 Orangetown neighborhoods we score (average 92/100), 6 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
92
Go
Neighborhoods scored
6
6 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 6
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 6 safest neighborhoods in Orangetown
- 1Grand View-on-HudsonOrangetownGrand View-on-Hudson is an exclusive, tranquil riverfront community situated between South Nyack and Piermont along the Palisades. Composed almost…96Go
- 2PalisadesOrangetownPalisades is a quiet, leafy residential community in the town of Orangetown, nestled between the Hudson River palisades and the New Jersey border. It…94Go
- 3NauraushaunOrangetownNauraushaun is a tranquil residential enclave in Rockland County nestled between Pearl River, Nanuet, and the Lake Tappan reservoir area. It features…91Go
- 4SparkillOrangetownNestled near the Hudson River just south of Piermont, Sparkill offers historic architecture, scenic creek views, and a surprisingly vibrant culinary…91Go
- 5PiermontOrangetownNestled along the western bank of the Hudson River just south of the Mario Cuomo Bridge, Piermont is a historic enclave known for its 19th-century…91Go
- 6OrangeburgOrangetownLocated in the Town of Orangetown along the Hudson Valley, Orangeburg is a tranquil, affluent suburban community featuring sprawling greenery…90Go
Best things to do in Orangetown
- Stroll or cycle along River Road to admire historic Hudson River architecture and scenic water vistas
- Take in unobstructed views of the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge from scenic roadside pull-offs
- Explore the adjacent Raymond G. Esposito Memorial Trail and Piermont Marsh just beyond the village borders
- Enjoy a scenic walk or jog near the forested borders of the Lake Tappan reservoir.
- Visit nearby Veteran's Memorial Park in Orangetown for athletic courts, playgrounds, and walking paths.
- Take a historic drive along Sickletown Road to admire centuries-old stone architecture and leafy landscapes.
- Hike the bluff trails and take in panoramic Hudson River vistas at Tallman Mountain State Park.
- Tour the historic 18th- and 19th-century architecture along Closter Road and visit the Palisades Free Library.
Getting around Orangetown
Transit
- Transport of Rockland (TOR) and Rockland Coaches provide regional bus routes along nearby Route 9W and in Nyack; the nearest commuter rail connection is Metro-North across the river at Tarrytown, accessible via the Hudson Link bus over the bridge.
- Rockland Coaches (Coach USA Route 9W/9T) offers commuter bus service directly to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan, but local transit is sparse and personal vehicle access is strongly recommended.
- Transport of Rockland (TOR) provides limited bus coverage along nearby county corridors, while the nearest commuter rail connection is the NJ Transit/Metro-North Pearl River Station roughly two miles southwest.
Biking & trails
- There is no bike-share program, but River Road is popular with road cyclists and links directly to the Raymond G. Esposito Memorial Trail and the Mario Cuomo Bridge shared-use bicycle path.
- Route 9W through Palisades is a famous regional road cycling corridor connecting NYC to upstate trails, though cyclists must share narrow paved shoulders with automotive traffic.
Parking
- Street parking along River Road is strictly regulated and largely limited to residents; visitors typically need to park in public municipal lots located in neighboring Piermont or South Nyack.
- Free and ample parking is readily available in business lots, church properties, and state park trailheads, though on-street parking is restricted on narrow residential lanes.
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All Orangetown neighborhoods by safety score
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- Grand View-on-HudsonOrangetownGrand View-on-Hudson is an exclusive, tranquil riverfront community situated between South Nyack and Piermont along the Palisades. Composed almost…96Go
- PalisadesOrangetownPalisades is a quiet, leafy residential community in the town of Orangetown, nestled between the Hudson River palisades and the New Jersey border. It…94Go
- NauraushaunOrangetownNauraushaun is a tranquil residential enclave in Rockland County nestled between Pearl River, Nanuet, and the Lake Tappan reservoir area. It features…91Go
- PiermontOrangetownNestled along the western bank of the Hudson River just south of the Mario Cuomo Bridge, Piermont is a historic enclave known for its 19th-century…91Go
- SparkillOrangetownNestled near the Hudson River just south of Piermont, Sparkill offers historic architecture, scenic creek views, and a surprisingly vibrant culinary…91Go
- OrangeburgOrangetownLocated in the Town of Orangetown along the Hudson Valley, Orangeburg is a tranquil, affluent suburban community featuring sprawling greenery…90Go
Orangetown safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Orangetown?
Grand View-on-Hudson scores highest at 96/100, followed by Palisades (94) and Nauraushaun (91).
Is Orangetown safe to walk at night?
In the 6 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Orangetown areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Orangetown 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.