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It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 2 Springfield neighborhoods we score (average 90/100), 2 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
2
2 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 2
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 2 safest neighborhoods in Springfield
- 1Springfield (Springfield 2)SpringfieldSpringfield is a classic Union County suburban community known for its Revolutionary War history and proximity to the Watchung Reservation. The…90Go
- 2Springfield (NJ)SpringfieldSpringfield, New Jersey is a well-maintained commuter suburb situated just west of Newark and within easy reach of New York City. The town features…89Go
Best things to do in Springfield
- Tour the historic 1741 Cannon Ball House Museum to learn about the Battle of Springfield.
- Walk, jog, or picnic in nearby Briant Park and along the Rahway River Parkway.
- Explore the periphery and tournament history of the renowned Baltusrol Golf Club.
- Explore local history at the historic Cannon Ball House museum
- Hike and birdwatch nearby at the Rahway River Parkway greenway
- Browse local independent eateries and bakeries along the Morris Avenue downtown corridor
Getting around Springfield
Transit
- Public transit is provided by NJ Transit bus routes (notably the 65, 70, and 114 express to NYC) along Morris Avenue; the nearest commuter rail stations are in neighboring Short Hills, Millburn, and Summit, roughly 2 to 3 miles away.
- NJ Transit bus lines 114 and 66 provide service through Springfield toward Newark and Port Authority in Manhattan; the nearest NJ Transit train station is Short Hills or Millburn on the Morris & Essex Line, about a 5 to 10-minute drive away.
Biking & trails
- There are no municipal bike-share stations; cyclists share standard residential roadways, with nearby access to multi-use paths in Briant Park and the Rahway River Parkway.
- There is no local public bike-share program, and dedicated on-street bike lanes are sparse, though recreational cycling is common on quiet residential side streets and in nearby county parks.
Parking
- Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with free residential street parking and ample free parking lots at shopping centers and restaurants.
- Parking is abundant and largely free across shopping plazas, municipal lots, and residential side streets, with few parking restrictions outside of designated commuter areas.
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All Springfield neighborhoods by safety score
- Springfield (Springfield 2)SpringfieldSpringfield is a classic Union County suburban community known for its Revolutionary War history and proximity to the Watchung Reservation. The…90Go
- Springfield (NJ)SpringfieldSpringfield, New Jersey is a well-maintained commuter suburb situated just west of Newark and within easy reach of New York City. The town features…89Go
Springfield safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Springfield?
Springfield (Springfield 2) scores highest at 90/100, followed by Springfield (NJ) (89).
Is Springfield safe to walk at night?
In the 2 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Springfield areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Springfield 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.