Cities / New Jersey / Pennsauken
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 8 Pennsauken neighborhoods we score (average 72/100), 7 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 1 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
What makes up this score?City average
72
Go, stay aware
Neighborhoods scored
8
7 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 1
- Go, stay aware: 6
- Caution: 1
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 8 safest neighborhoods in Pennsauken
- 1Merchantville (Pennsauken)PennsaukenMerchantville is a charming, historic enclave in Camden County known for its Victorian architecture, tree-lined residential streets, and independent…81Go
- 2Bon Air (Pennsauken)PennsaukenBon Air is an established, working-to-middle-class residential neighborhood in Pennsauken Township characterized by modest single-family mid-century…74Go, stay aware
- 3Meadowbrook (Pennsauken)PennsaukenMeadowbrook is an established, mid-century suburban community located in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey. The area is defined by quiet single-family…72Go, stay aware
- 4Morris (Pennsauken)PennsaukenMorris is an established residential neighborhood in Pennsauken Township characterized by mid-century single-family homes, tree-lined side streets…71Go, stay aware
- 5JordantownPennsaukenJordantown is a working-class to middle-income residential community nestled in Pennsauken Township, just east of Camden. Characterized by modest…71Go, stay aware
- 6Iron RockPennsaukenIron Rock is a transitional suburban enclave within Pennsauken Township, bordered by busy commercial routes and light manufacturing parks alongside…70Go, stay aware
- 7Delair JunctionPennsaukenDelair Junction is a neighborhood in Pennsauken Township situated along the Delaware River and defined by its historic freight and passenger rail…70Go, stay aware
- 8Delaware GardensPennsaukenDelaware Gardens is a residential enclave situated in western Pennsauken Township along the border with East Camden. Characterized by mid-century…64Caution
Best things to do in Pennsauken
- Explore diverse local and international food spots along the Westfield Avenue corridor
- Visit nearby Meadowbrook Park for casual walking, green space, and neighborhood recreation
- Take a short drive to the Pennsauken Community Center or nearby Cooper River Park for outdoor activities
- Stroll along the historic downtown corridor on South Centre Street and Maple Avenue
- Walk or jog along the Merchantville Mile, a scenic paved rails-to-trails pathway
- Visit local artisan markets and community events at the Merchantville Community Center
- Play a round of golf on the public greens at the nearby Pennsauken Country Club
- Sample local craft beers and attend community events at Double Nickel Brewing Company
Getting around Pennsauken
Transit
- NJ Transit bus routes 404, 405, and 407 run through the borough providing direct connections to Camden and Philadelphia. The NJ Transit River Line and Atlantic City Rail Line serve nearby Pennsauken Transit Center roughly 2 miles to the northwest.
- NJ Transit bus routes such as the 404 serve the adjacent Westfield Avenue corridor, while the multi-modal Pennsauken Transit Center (connecting the River LINE light rail and Atlantic City Rail Line) is accessible within a 5-to-10-minute drive.
- NJ Transit operates bus routes including the 404 along nearby corridors, and the Pennsauken Transit Center (connecting to the River Line light rail and Atlantic City Line) is located roughly two miles to the northwest.
Biking & trails
- The Merchantville Multi-Use Trail runs through town along the former railway right-of-way, though there are no dedicated municipal bike-share docking stations.
- There are no public bike-share stations in the area, and while internal residential streets are easy to cycle, dedicated bike lanes are absent on connecting arterial roads.
Parking
- Street parking is widely available and predominantly free throughout the borough, with several convenient municipal public lots off Centre Street.
- Residential street parking is free, plentiful, and unmetered throughout the neighborhood, and commercial establishments provide free off-street surface parking lots.
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All Pennsauken neighborhoods by safety score
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- Merchantville (Pennsauken)PennsaukenMerchantville is a charming, historic enclave in Camden County known for its Victorian architecture, tree-lined residential streets, and independent…81Go
- Bon Air (Pennsauken)PennsaukenBon Air is an established, working-to-middle-class residential neighborhood in Pennsauken Township characterized by modest single-family mid-century…74Go, stay aware
- Meadowbrook (Pennsauken)PennsaukenMeadowbrook is an established, mid-century suburban community located in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey. The area is defined by quiet single-family…72Go, stay aware
- JordantownPennsaukenJordantown is a working-class to middle-income residential community nestled in Pennsauken Township, just east of Camden. Characterized by modest…71Go, stay aware
- Morris (Pennsauken)PennsaukenMorris is an established residential neighborhood in Pennsauken Township characterized by mid-century single-family homes, tree-lined side streets…71Go, stay aware
- Delair JunctionPennsaukenDelair Junction is a neighborhood in Pennsauken Township situated along the Delaware River and defined by its historic freight and passenger rail…70Go, stay aware
- Iron RockPennsaukenIron Rock is a transitional suburban enclave within Pennsauken Township, bordered by busy commercial routes and light manufacturing parks alongside…70Go, stay aware
- Delaware GardensPennsaukenDelaware Gardens is a residential enclave situated in western Pennsauken Township along the border with East Camden. Characterized by mid-century…64Caution
Pennsauken safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Pennsauken?
Merchantville (Pennsauken) scores highest at 81/100, followed by Bon Air (Pennsauken) (74) and Meadowbrook (Pennsauken) (72).
Is Pennsauken safe to walk at night?
In the 1 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 1 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.
Which Pennsauken areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are Delaware Gardens (64), Delair Junction (70), Iron Rock (70). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score Pennsauken 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.