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It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 8 Pemberton Township neighborhoods we score (average 77/100), 8 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
77
Go, stay aware
Neighborhoods scored
8
8 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 2
- Go, stay aware: 6
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 8 safest neighborhoods in Pemberton Township
- 1WhitesbogPemberton TownshipWhitesbog Historic Village is an early 20th-century company town recognized as the birthplace of the cultivated highbush blueberry. Situated within…86Go
- 2Hanover FurnacePemberton TownshipTucked away in the eastern reaches of Pemberton Township within the New Jersey Pine Barrens, Hanover Furnace is a heavily wooded, historic locality…80Go
- 3Magnolia (Pemberton Township)Pemberton TownshipMagnolia is a modest, wooded residential enclave tucked within Pemberton Township in Burlington County. It is characterized by single-family homes…76Go, stay aware
- 4Comical CornersPemberton TownshipComical Corners is a small, quiet junction nestled in Pemberton Township on the edge of the New Jersey Pine Barrens. Characterized by wooded…76Go, stay aware
- 5South PembertonPemberton TownshipSouth Pemberton is a dispersed, residential and semi-rural corridor in Burlington County, stretching along Route 530. It is defined by wooded…75Go, stay aware
- 6Upton (Pemberton Township)Pemberton TownshipUpton is a small, wooded enclave within Pemberton Township defined by modest single-family homes, pine forests, and proximity to military and…75Go, stay aware
- 7Browns MillsPemberton TownshipBrowns Mills is a semi-rural census-designated place within Pemberton Township, heavily influenced by its proximity to Joint Base…74Go, stay aware
- 8Browns Mills JunctionPemberton TownshipBrowns Mills Junction is a low-density residential and commercial node defined by Pine Barrens foliage, modest single-family homes, and local strip…73Go, stay aware
Best things to do in Pemberton Township
- Hike and birdwatch along the trails of the nearby Whitesbog Historic Village in Browns Mills
- Paddle or fish along the North Branch of the Rancocas Creek
- Visit local farm stands and pick-your-own orchards in the surrounding Burlington County countryside
- Explore the historic Whitesbog Village, the birthplace of the cultivated blueberry, located just minutes away
- Hike, kayak, and spot wildlife in the nearby Brendan T. Byrne State Forest
- Visit local farm stands and seasonal cranberry harvest areas throughout the township
- Enjoy quiet kayaking, fishing, or a picnic along the shoreline of Mirror Lake
- Explore the nearby nature trails and Pine Barrens ecology at Whitesbog Historic Village
Getting around Pemberton Township
Transit
- Whitesbog is not directly served by public transit; the nearest NJ Transit bus route (317) stops several miles away in Browns Mills, and there is no passenger rail access.
- Public transit does not serve Hanover Furnace directly. The closest NJ Transit bus service is Route 317 in central Browns Mills, roughly five miles west, requiring a private vehicle or taxi for the final leg.
- Public transit is very limited; NJ Transit Bus Route 317 serves the broader Pemberton area with long intervals, and there is no nearby passenger rail service.
Biking & trails
- There is no bike-share system, but the unpaved sand roads and double-track paths connect directly into the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest trail system, popular with gravel and mountain cyclists.
- There is no urban bike-share system, but the region connects to vast networks of sand and gravel multi-use fire roads and trails suitable for mountain and fat-tire bikes.
Parking
- Ample free unpaved gravel and dirt parking is available near the General Store and throughout designated trailhead turnouts.
- Free unpaved trailhead parking and dirt pull-offs are readily available along forest roads with no meters or restrictions.
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All Pemberton Township neighborhoods by safety score
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- WhitesbogPemberton TownshipWhitesbog Historic Village is an early 20th-century company town recognized as the birthplace of the cultivated highbush blueberry. Situated within…86Go
- Hanover FurnacePemberton TownshipTucked away in the eastern reaches of Pemberton Township within the New Jersey Pine Barrens, Hanover Furnace is a heavily wooded, historic locality…80Go
- Comical CornersPemberton TownshipComical Corners is a small, quiet junction nestled in Pemberton Township on the edge of the New Jersey Pine Barrens. Characterized by wooded…76Go, stay aware
- Magnolia (Pemberton Township)Pemberton TownshipMagnolia is a modest, wooded residential enclave tucked within Pemberton Township in Burlington County. It is characterized by single-family homes…76Go, stay aware
- South PembertonPemberton TownshipSouth Pemberton is a dispersed, residential and semi-rural corridor in Burlington County, stretching along Route 530. It is defined by wooded…75Go, stay aware
- Upton (Pemberton Township)Pemberton TownshipUpton is a small, wooded enclave within Pemberton Township defined by modest single-family homes, pine forests, and proximity to military and…75Go, stay aware
- Browns MillsPemberton TownshipBrowns Mills is a semi-rural census-designated place within Pemberton Township, heavily influenced by its proximity to Joint Base…74Go, stay aware
- Browns Mills JunctionPemberton TownshipBrowns Mills Junction is a low-density residential and commercial node defined by Pine Barrens foliage, modest single-family homes, and local strip…73Go, stay aware
Pemberton Township safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Pemberton Township?
Whitesbog scores highest at 86/100, followed by Hanover Furnace (80) and Magnolia (Pemberton Township) (76).
Is Pemberton Township 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 Pemberton Township areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Pemberton Township 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.