It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 4 Scarsdale neighborhoods we score (average 97/100), 4 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
97
Go
Neighborhoods scored
4
4 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 4
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 4 safest neighborhoods in Scarsdale
- 1Arthur ManorScarsdaleArthur Manor is a historic, picturesque residential enclave in southern Scarsdale known for its classic early-20th-century architecture and community…97Go
- 2Fox MeadowScarsdaleFox Meadow is a premier residential neighborhood in Scarsdale defined by stately Tudor, Colonial, and modern estates set along winding, tree-lined…97Go
- 3Colonial Acres (Scarsdale)ScarsdaleColonial Acres is an exclusive, quiet residential enclave nestled within the town of Scarsdale in Westchester County. Defined by spacious…96Go
- 4Murray Hill (Scarsdale)ScarsdaleMurray Hill is an exclusive, picturesque suburban neighborhood located in the Town of Scarsdale in Westchester County. Known for its sprawling…96Go
Best things to do in Scarsdale
- Stroll along the historic tree-canopied streets to admire pre-war Tudor and Colonial architecture
- Relax or let kids play at nearby Davis Park
- Visit the adjacent Scarsdale Village center for upscale boutique shopping and dining
- Hike, jog, or picnic in the adjacent 700-acre Saxon Woods Park
- Play a round of golf or family mini-golf at Saxon Woods Golf Course
- Drive five minutes to historic Scarsdale Village for boutique shopping and upscale dining
- Take a scenic stroll along the picturesque, tree-canopied lanes and admire the classic Tudor and Colonial Revival architecture.
- Explore the walking paths and nature preserves at nearby Saxon Woods Park.
Getting around Scarsdale
Transit
- Westchester County Bee-Line Bus routes run along nearby Route 22 (Post Road), and the Scarsdale Metro-North Railroad Station is approximately a 5-minute drive away, offering a direct 35-minute express commute to Grand Central Terminal.
- The neighborhood borders the Scarsdale Metro-North station (Harlem Line), providing 35-minute express trains to Grand Central Terminal, complemented by Westchester County Bee-Line bus routes along Post Road.
- Public transit is provided by the Westchester County Bee-Line Bus system (routes nearby on Weaver Street), and the Metro-North Scarsdale Harlem Line station is a 7-minute drive away offering 35-minute express trains to Grand Central Terminal.
Biking & trails
- There is no public bike-share system, but the nearby Bronx River Pathway offers scenic, dedicated multi-use trail access for cyclists heading north and south through Westchester County.
- There are no public bike-share stations, but the western boundary provides direct access to the paved, scenic multi-use Bronx River Pathway trail.
Parking
- Residential street parking is readily available for visitors, though overnight street parking restrictions are enforced by the Village of Scarsdale without permits.
- Street parking is tightly restricted with strict time limits and a village-wide overnight parking ban; metered commuter garages and short-term surface lots are available near the village train station.
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All Scarsdale neighborhoods by safety score
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- Arthur ManorScarsdaleArthur Manor is a historic, picturesque residential enclave in southern Scarsdale known for its classic early-20th-century architecture and community…97Go
- Fox MeadowScarsdaleFox Meadow is a premier residential neighborhood in Scarsdale defined by stately Tudor, Colonial, and modern estates set along winding, tree-lined…97Go
- Colonial Acres (Scarsdale)ScarsdaleColonial Acres is an exclusive, quiet residential enclave nestled within the town of Scarsdale in Westchester County. Defined by spacious…96Go
- Murray Hill (Scarsdale)ScarsdaleMurray Hill is an exclusive, picturesque suburban neighborhood located in the Town of Scarsdale in Westchester County. Known for its sprawling…96Go
Scarsdale safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Scarsdale?
Arthur Manor scores highest at 97/100, followed by Fox Meadow (97) and Colonial Acres (Scarsdale) (96).
Is Scarsdale safe to walk at night?
In the 4 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Scarsdale areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Scarsdale 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.