Cities / Pennsylvania / Ridley
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 5 Ridley neighborhoods we score (average 82/100), 5 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
82
Go
Neighborhoods scored
5
5 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 5
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 5 safest neighborhoods in Ridley
- 1HolmesRidleyHolmes is an established suburban neighborhood within Ridley Township, Pennsylvania, situated between the MacDade Boulevard and Chester Pike…84Go
- 2Folsom (Ridley)RidleyFolsom is a well-established census-designated community within Ridley Township, characterized by neat single-family homes, leafy residential…83Go
- 3MilmontRidleyMilmont (often known as Milmont Park) is a classic suburban neighborhood in Ridley Township characterized by single-family homes, duplexes, and…83Go
- 4WyndomRidleyWyndom is a classic post-war suburban neighborhood in Ridley Township, Delaware County, defined by well-kept single-family homes and tree-lined…82Go
- 5Fairview (Ridley)RidleyFairview is a tranquil residential neighborhood nestled in Delaware County's Ridley Township, characterized by modest mid-century single-family…80Go
Best things to do in Ridley
- Visit the nearby Ridley Township Marina along Darby Creek for boating, fishing, and waterfront dining
- Enjoy the outdoor athletic fields and community playground at Catania Park
- Sample authentic Delaware County hoagies and specialty sandwiches from local corner delis
- Catch youth games or enjoy community recreation at Catania Park
- Browse local shops and grab classic Delco takeout along MacDade Boulevard
- Explore nearby Ridley Marina and waterfront parks along Crum Creek
- Take a quiet walk or jog through the residential side streets and local community parks
- Visit the nearby Ridley Township Marina for waterfront views and seasonal events along Darby Creek
Getting around Ridley
Transit
- Public transit is operated by SEPTA, with Bus Routes 107 and 113 running directly along MacDade Boulevard. The nearest rail transit is the SEPTA Media/Wawa Line at Morton Station, located approximately 1.5 miles north.
- Public transit is provided by SEPTA, primarily via bus routes 107 and 113 along MacDade Boulevard, with SEPTA Regional Rail accessible nearby at the Ridley Park or Crum Lynne stations on the Wilmington/Newark Line.
- SEPTA bus routes 113 and 109 provide direct transit along MacDade Boulevard, while the nearby SEPTA Regional Rail Wilmington/Newark Line stops at Ridley Park Station roughly one mile away.
Biking & trails
- There is no municipal bike-share system, and local thoroughfares lack designated bike lanes, making cycling best suited for quiet interior streets.
- There is no municipal bike-share system, and dedicated bike lanes are scarce on main thoroughfares, though quiet interior neighborhood streets are pleasant for casual riding.
Parking
- Parking is straightforward, with free and abundant street parking on residential roads and ample free surface lots at commercial plazas.
- Parking is exceptionally easy with abundant free residential street parking and dedicated private lots at retail centers along commercial avenues.
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All Ridley neighborhoods by safety score
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- HolmesRidleyHolmes is an established suburban neighborhood within Ridley Township, Pennsylvania, situated between the MacDade Boulevard and Chester Pike…84Go
- Folsom (Ridley)RidleyFolsom is a well-established census-designated community within Ridley Township, characterized by neat single-family homes, leafy residential…83Go
- MilmontRidleyMilmont (often known as Milmont Park) is a classic suburban neighborhood in Ridley Township characterized by single-family homes, duplexes, and…83Go
- WyndomRidleyWyndom is a classic post-war suburban neighborhood in Ridley Township, Delaware County, defined by well-kept single-family homes and tree-lined…82Go
- Fairview (Ridley)RidleyFairview is a tranquil residential neighborhood nestled in Delaware County's Ridley Township, characterized by modest mid-century single-family…80Go
Ridley safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Ridley?
Holmes scores highest at 84/100, followed by Folsom (Ridley) (83) and Milmont (83).
Is Ridley safe to walk at night?
In the 5 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Ridley areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Ridley 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.