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It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 5 Upper Providence Township (Montgomery County) neighborhoods we score (average 92/100), 5 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
92
Go
Neighborhoods scored
5
5 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 5
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 5 safest neighborhoods in Upper Providence Township (Montgomery County)
- 1Village of MingoUpper Providence Township (Montgomery County)Village of Mingo is a historic and residential pocket located within Upper Providence Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It features…94Go
- 2YerkesUpper Providence Township (Montgomery County)Yerkes is a charming, low-density neighborhood in Upper Providence Township, Pennsylvania, situated between Collegeville and Oaks. It offers scenic…93Go
- 3Mont ClareUpper Providence Township (Montgomery County)Situated along the northern bank of the Schuylkill River directly across from bustling Phoenixville, Mont Clare is a relaxed hamlet known for its…91Go
- 4Orchard CourtsUpper Providence Township (Montgomery County)Orchard Courts is a quiet residential neighborhood nestled in Upper Providence Township within Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It features…90Go
- 5OaksUpper Providence Township (Montgomery County)Oaks is a tranquil Montgomery County suburban community situated along the Schuylkill River and Route 422. It is best known for the Greater…90Go
Best things to do in Upper Providence Township (Montgomery County)
- Bike or walk along the nearby Schuylkill River Trail, enjoying scenic riverfront views and connections toward Valley Forge.
- Visit the Upper Schuylkill Valley Park in nearby Royersford to see rescued wildlife exhibits and enjoy picnic areas along the water.
- Shop, dine, and catch a movie at the nearby Providence Town Center outdoor shopping complex.
- Hike, run, or bike along the scenic Perkiomen Trail running directly through the community
- Kayak or fish along the Perkiomen Creek at nearby public access launches
- Visit neighboring Anderson Farm Park for community events, disk golf, and open meadows
- Shop, dine, and catch a movie at the nearby Providence Town Center open-air shopping complex
- Walk, run, or cycle along the scenic Schuylkill River Trail accessible at nearby Royersford or Oaks
Getting around Upper Providence Township (Montgomery County)
Transit
- Public transit is very limited; SEPTA operates occasional bus routes (such as Route 93 and Route 99) in nearby Collegeville and Royersford, but the closest SEPTA Regional Rail stations (Norristown or Paoli) require a 20- to 30-minute drive.
- Public transit is extremely limited; SEPTA Bus Route 93 runs along nearby Ridge Pike in Collegeville roughly 1.5 miles away, while the nearest regional rail stations (Norristown or Paoli) are a 20-to-25-minute drive.
- Public transit is managed by SEPTA, with the closest route being Bus 99 stopping just across the Mont Clare Bridge in downtown Phoenixville, connecting to Norristown Transportation Center.
Biking & trails
- There are no municipal bike-share programs, but road cyclists can easily access the paved multi-use Schuylkill River Trail nearby for long-distance regional rides.
- The neighborhood sits right along the 20-mile multi-use Perkiomen Trail, which connects directly southward to the Schuylkill River Trail heading into Philadelphia, though there is no public bike-share program.
Parking
- Parking is abundant and universally free, with wide private driveways and ample unrestricted on-street parking in residential developments.
- Parking is completely effortless and free throughout the area, consisting of private residential driveways and free parking lots at trailheads and community parks.
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All Upper Providence Township (Montgomery County) neighborhoods by safety score
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- Village of MingoUpper Providence Township (Montgomery County)Village of Mingo is a historic and residential pocket located within Upper Providence Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It features…94Go
- YerkesUpper Providence Township (Montgomery County)Yerkes is a charming, low-density neighborhood in Upper Providence Township, Pennsylvania, situated between Collegeville and Oaks. It offers scenic…93Go
- Mont ClareUpper Providence Township (Montgomery County)Situated along the northern bank of the Schuylkill River directly across from bustling Phoenixville, Mont Clare is a relaxed hamlet known for its…91Go
- OaksUpper Providence Township (Montgomery County)Oaks is a tranquil Montgomery County suburban community situated along the Schuylkill River and Route 422. It is best known for the Greater…90Go
- Orchard CourtsUpper Providence Township (Montgomery County)Orchard Courts is a quiet residential neighborhood nestled in Upper Providence Township within Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It features…90Go
Upper Providence Township (Montgomery County) safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Upper Providence Township (Montgomery County)?
Village of Mingo scores highest at 94/100, followed by Yerkes (93) and Mont Clare (91).
Is Upper Providence Township (Montgomery County) safe to walk at night?
In the 5 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Upper Providence Township (Montgomery County) areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Upper Providence Township (Montgomery County) 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.