Cities / New Jersey / River Vale
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 River Vale neighborhoods we score (average 96/100), 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
96
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 Vale
Best things to do in River Vale
- Play a round of 18 holes at the historic River Vale Country Club
- Walk the athletic loop and enjoy the playgrounds at Mark Lane Sports Complex
- Take a scenic drive or walk along the edges of the nearby Oradell Reservoir and Lake Tappan
Getting around River Vale
Transit
- Public transit options are limited; NJ Transit bus route 165 provides commuter service to New York City Port Authority, while the nearest commuter rail stations are on the Pascack Valley Line in neighboring Westwood or Hillsdale (about a 5- to 10-minute drive).
Biking & trails
- There is no municipal bike-share system; while local residential side streets are generally safe for casual cycling, dedicated bike lanes are absent on main thoroughfares.
Parking
- Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with free on-site surface lots at all commercial centers, parks, and golf clubs, and no metered street parking.
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All River Vale neighborhoods by safety score
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River Vale safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in River Vale?
River Vale scores highest at 96/100.
Is River Vale 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 Vale areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score River Vale 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.