Cities / New Jersey / Riverdale
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Riverdale neighborhoods we score (average 90/100), 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
90
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 Riverdale
Best things to do in Riverdale
- Tour the historic Glenburn Estate and its surrounding grounds along the Pequannock River
- Enjoy outdoor recreation, sports fields, and walking paths at Independence Park
- Access nearby hiking trails in the surrounding Morris County and Passaic County park systems
Getting around Riverdale
Transit
- NJ Transit bus routes (including the 194 and 748) provide commuter service to Manhattan and local towns, though rail service requires driving about 10 minutes to the Pompton Lakes or Mountain View stations.
Biking & trails
- There are no local bike-share programs or dedicated protected bike lanes, though quiet residential streets are navigable for casual cycling.
Parking
- Parking is abundant and free throughout the borough, with vast surface parking lots at shopping centers and easy residential street parking.
Recent news
All Riverdale neighborhoods by safety score
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Riverdale safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Riverdale?
Riverdale (NJ) scores highest at 90/100.
Is Riverdale 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 Riverdale areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Riverdale 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.