Cities / New Jersey / South Hackensack
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 South Hackensack neighborhoods we score (average 80/100), 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
80
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 South Hackensack
Best things to do in South Hackensack
- Relax or catch community youth sports at Veterans Memorial Park.
- Sample diverse international dining along the Route 46 commercial corridor.
- Explore the nearby cultural and dining destinations in neighboring downtown Hackensack.
Getting around South Hackensack
Transit
- Public transit is operated by NJ Transit, primarily via local bus routes like the 161 and 772, with the nearest rail options located just outside town boundaries at the Essex Street NJ Transit commuter station in Hackensack.
Biking & trails
- South Hackensack lacks dedicated bike lanes and bike-share stations, making cycling along major thoroughfares like Route 46 unadvisable due to heavy motor traffic.
Parking
- Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with generous free surface parking lots at businesses along the highways and readily available residential street parking.
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All South Hackensack neighborhoods by safety score
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South Hackensack safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in South Hackensack?
South Hackensack scores highest at 80/100.
Is South Hackensack 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 South Hackensack areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score South Hackensack 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.