Cities / New Jersey / River Edge
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 River Edge neighborhoods we score (average 93/100), 1 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
93
Go
Neighborhoods scored
1
1 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 1
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 1 safest neighborhoods in River Edge
Best things to do in River Edge
- Tour Revolutionary War history at Historic New Bridge Landing and the 1752 Steuben House
- Stroll or jog through Kenneth B. George Park along the riverbank
- Explore the historic Campbell-Christie House during seasonal Bergen County Historical Society events
Getting around River Edge
Transit
- NJ Transit operates rail service on the Pascack Valley Line via River Edge and New Bridge Landing stations directly to Secaucus Junction and Hoboken. Local NJ Transit bus routes including the 165 and 168 provide direct commuter access to Manhattan's Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Biking & trails
- There is no municipal bike-share system, and dedicated on-street bike lanes are rare, but wide residential side streets and nearby paths at Van Saun County Park offer pleasant recreational cycling.
Parking
- Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with free street parking on residential avenues and free customer lots at commercial plazas, though commuter parking lots near rail stations require municipal permits during weekday mornings.
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All River Edge neighborhoods by safety score
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River Edge safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in River Edge?
River Edge scores highest at 93/100.
Is River Edge safe to walk at night?
In the 1 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which River Edge areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score River Edge 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.