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It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 7 Parsippany-Troy Hills neighborhoods we score (average 91/100), 7 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
91
Go
Neighborhoods scored
7
7 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 7
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 7 safest neighborhoods in Parsippany-Troy Hills
- 1TaborParsippany-Troy HillsTabor, historically founded as a 19th-century Methodist camp meeting ground, is a unique historic district characterized by closely clustered…94Go
- 2Troy HillsParsippany-Troy HillsTroy Hills is a calm, tree-lined residential section of Parsippany-Troy Hills characterized by mid-century single-family homes, manicured lawns, and…91Go
- 3Cobbs Corner (Parsippany-Troy Hills)Parsippany-Troy HillsCobbs Corner is a suburban enclave in Parsippany-Troy Hills characterized by mid-century single-family homes, low-rise commercial plazas, and lush…91Go
- 4Lake ParsippanyParsippany-Troy HillsLake Parsippany is a classic mid-20th-century lake community turned established residential neighborhood within Parsippany-Troy Hills. Centered on an…91Go
- 5LittletonParsippany-Troy HillsLittleton is a peaceful, tree-lined residential section of Parsippany-Troy Hills centered around Littleton Road (Route 202). It is characterized by…90Go
- 6Lake HiawathaParsippany-Troy HillsLake Hiawatha is a diverse, tight-knit residential section of Parsippany-Troy Hills centered around North Beverwyck Road. Developed originally as a…89Go
- 7ParsippanyParsippany-Troy HillsParsippany-Troy Hills is a major commercial and residential hub in Morris County, characterized by quiet residential subdivisions, large corporate…89Go
Best things to do in Parsippany-Troy Hills
- Browse the eclectic international eateries and specialty grocers along North Beverwyck Road.
- Enjoy sports courts, open lawn space, and community events at Lake Hiawatha Park.
- Stroll along the tranquil banks of the Rockaway River and nearby Boonton Reservoir overlook.
- Take a self-guided walking tour of the Mount Tabor Historic District to admire Victorian gingerbread architecture and the historic Octagonal Tabernacle
- Visit the Mount Tabor Historical Society Museum at the J. Smith Richardson History House for local heritage exhibits
- Enjoy quiet relaxation or a picnic at Trinity Park and the community greens in the center of the district
- Explore the nature trails, playground, and athletic fields at nearby Jannarone Park.
- Visit Central Park of Morris County a short drive away for extensive paved trails, dog parks, and sports facilities.
Getting around Parsippany-Troy Hills
Transit
- NJ Transit operates the Mount Tabor train station directly on the Morristown Line, providing commuter rail access directly into Midtown Manhattan (New York Penn Station) and Hoboken. Local bus service is limited, though NJ Transit bus route 875 runs along nearby corridors.
- NJ Transit operates bus routes like the 79 and 874 along nearby regional corridors, while the nearest commuter rail stations are Mount Tabor and Morris Plains on the Morristown Line, roughly 4 miles away.
- NJ Transit bus routes (including the 871 and 874) operate along regional corridors, while the Mount Tabor and Morris Plains NJ Transit rail stations are a 5-to-10 minute drive away, offering direct service to Midtown Manhattan.
Biking & trails
- There are no dedicated municipal bike lanes or bike-share stations within Tabor, though the residential streets have very low vehicle speeds; regional cyclists often connect to nearby Morris County park trails such as Tourne County Park.
- No bike-share systems exist in the area, and lack of dedicated bike lanes on major roads restricts safe cycling primarily to quiet residential side streets.
Parking
- Streets in the historic center are extremely narrow and largely restricted to resident permit parking, so visitors should use designated commuter lots near the train station or lot parking along Route 10.
- Parking is completely hassle-free with ample private driveways, unrestricted residential street parking, and free surface lots at all commercial centers.
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All Parsippany-Troy Hills neighborhoods by safety score
- TaborParsippany-Troy HillsTabor, historically founded as a 19th-century Methodist camp meeting ground, is a unique historic district characterized by closely clustered…94Go
- Cobbs Corner (Parsippany-Troy Hills)Parsippany-Troy HillsCobbs Corner is a suburban enclave in Parsippany-Troy Hills characterized by mid-century single-family homes, low-rise commercial plazas, and lush…91Go
- Lake ParsippanyParsippany-Troy HillsLake Parsippany is a classic mid-20th-century lake community turned established residential neighborhood within Parsippany-Troy Hills. Centered on an…91Go
- Troy HillsParsippany-Troy HillsTroy Hills is a calm, tree-lined residential section of Parsippany-Troy Hills characterized by mid-century single-family homes, manicured lawns, and…91Go
- LittletonParsippany-Troy HillsLittleton is a peaceful, tree-lined residential section of Parsippany-Troy Hills centered around Littleton Road (Route 202). It is characterized by…90Go
- Lake HiawathaParsippany-Troy HillsLake Hiawatha is a diverse, tight-knit residential section of Parsippany-Troy Hills centered around North Beverwyck Road. Developed originally as a…89Go
- ParsippanyParsippany-Troy HillsParsippany-Troy Hills is a major commercial and residential hub in Morris County, characterized by quiet residential subdivisions, large corporate…89Go
Parsippany-Troy Hills safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Parsippany-Troy Hills?
Tabor scores highest at 94/100, followed by Troy Hills (91) and Cobbs Corner (Parsippany-Troy Hills) (91).
Is Parsippany-Troy Hills safe to walk at night?
In the 7 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Parsippany-Troy Hills areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Parsippany-Troy Hills 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.