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It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 7 Upper Moreland neighborhoods we score (average 87/100), 7 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
87
Go
Neighborhoods scored
7
7 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 7
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 7 safest neighborhoods in Upper Moreland
- 1HeatonUpper MorelandHeaton is an established residential neighborhood in Montgomery County featuring leafy, winding streets and well-kept single-family homes. Situated…90Go
- 2TerwoodUpper MorelandTerwood is a scenic, tree-shaded residential community nestled along the Pennypack Creek corridor in eastern Montgomery County. It is characterized…90Go
- 3Willow GroveUpper MorelandWillow Grove is a bustling suburban hub anchored by the Willow Grove Park Mall and major thoroughfares like Route 611 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike…86Go
- 4MorganvilleUpper MorelandMorganville is a quiet, tree-lined residential community located in Montgomery County's Upper Moreland Township. Composed mostly of single-family…86Go
- 5Westbury (Upper Moreland)Upper MorelandWestbury is a classic mid-century residential enclave located within Upper Moreland Township in Montgomery County. It features single-family homes on…86Go
- 6FulmorUpper MorelandFulmor is a quiet residential and light-commercial neighborhood centered around its SEPTA Regional Rail stop in Montgomery County. It features modest…86Go
- 7Shoemak VillageUpper MorelandShoemak Village is an unassuming, post-war residential pocket nestled within Upper Moreland Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania…85Go
Best things to do in Upper Moreland
- Shop, dine, and ride the historic carousel inside Willow Grove Park Mall.
- Walk the paved trails and enjoy the playgrounds and sports courts at Masons Mill Park.
- Discover local dining and specialty bakeries along York and Easton Roads.
- Walk the scenic nature trails and recreation areas at nearby Mason's Mill Park.
- Hike and birdwatch through protected woodlands at the nearby Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust.
- Browse local shops, bakeries, and casual eateries along nearby York Road in neighboring Hatboro.
- Take a stroll or jog along the scenic, nearby Pennypack Trail extension
- Visit Mason's Mill Park nearby for sports courts, playgrounds, and picnic pavilions
Getting around Upper Moreland
Transit
- Public transit is operated by SEPTA, with the nearest rail access via Hatboro Station or Willow Grove Station on the Warminster Regional Rail Line, supplemented by SEPTA bus route 22 along Easton and York Roads.
- SEPTA serves the broader area, with the nearest Regional Rail access at Willow Grove Station (Warminster Line) or Bethayres Station (West Trenton Line), both a 5-to-10 minute drive away. Local bus routes operate along major outer arteries rather than neighborhood roads.
- SEPTA serves the area directly via the Willow Grove Station on the Warminster Regional Rail Line, alongside bus routes 22, 55, and 310 connecting to neighboring suburbs and North Philadelphia.
Biking & trails
- There is no bike-share program available, but the nearby multi-use Pennypack Trail provides great off-road riding for cyclists.
- There are no municipal bike-share stations or dedicated on-street bike lanes, but nearby multi-use paths at Pennypack Trust provide recreational cycling.
Parking
- Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with virtually all properties offering private driveways alongside free, unrestricted on-street parking.
- Free, unrestricted street parking is widely available throughout the residential roads, and homes have private driveways.
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All Upper Moreland neighborhoods by safety score
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- HeatonUpper MorelandHeaton is an established residential neighborhood in Montgomery County featuring leafy, winding streets and well-kept single-family homes. Situated…90Go
- TerwoodUpper MorelandTerwood is a scenic, tree-shaded residential community nestled along the Pennypack Creek corridor in eastern Montgomery County. It is characterized…90Go
- FulmorUpper MorelandFulmor is a quiet residential and light-commercial neighborhood centered around its SEPTA Regional Rail stop in Montgomery County. It features modest…86Go
- MorganvilleUpper MorelandMorganville is a quiet, tree-lined residential community located in Montgomery County's Upper Moreland Township. Composed mostly of single-family…86Go
- Westbury (Upper Moreland)Upper MorelandWestbury is a classic mid-century residential enclave located within Upper Moreland Township in Montgomery County. It features single-family homes on…86Go
- Willow GroveUpper MorelandWillow Grove is a bustling suburban hub anchored by the Willow Grove Park Mall and major thoroughfares like Route 611 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike…86Go
- Shoemak VillageUpper MorelandShoemak Village is an unassuming, post-war residential pocket nestled within Upper Moreland Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania…85Go
Upper Moreland safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Upper Moreland?
Heaton scores highest at 90/100, followed by Terwood (90) and Willow Grove (86).
Is Upper Moreland safe to walk at night?
In the 7 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Upper Moreland areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Upper Moreland 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.