Cities / New Jersey / Weehawken
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 2 Weehawken neighborhoods we score (average 88/100), 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
88
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 Weehawken
- 1Lincoln HarborWeehawkenSituated directly on the Hudson River across from Midtown Manhattan, Lincoln Harbor is a modern, mixed-use enclave of luxury residential towers…90Go
- 2The ShadesWeehawkenThe Shades is a historic, secluded neighborhood in southern Weehawken characterized by late-19th-century row houses and tree-lined residential…86Go
Best things to do in Weehawken
- Stroll or jog along the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway for panoramic Manhattan skyline views
- Take the scenic NY Waterway ferry directly across the Hudson to Midtown West / 39th Street
- Dine waterfront at upscale establishments overlooking the marina
- Walk the quiet historic blocks to view classic late-19th-century Hudson County brick row homes.
- Stroll south across the town line to explore the craft breweries and dining of northern Hoboken.
- Access the nearby Hudson River Waterfront Walkway at Lincoln Harbor for expansive Midtown Manhattan skyline views.
Getting around Weehawken
Transit
- Transit access is excellent via the Lincoln Harbor NJ Transit Hudson-Bergen Light Rail station located right in the neighborhood, frequent NY Waterway ferry service to Midtown Manhattan, and NJ Transit bus routes like the 158 and 159 along Harbor Boulevard.
- NJ Transit bus routes 126 and 89 provide direct service to Port Authority Bus Terminal and Hoboken Terminal. The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail at Lincoln Harbor and the NY Waterway ferry terminal are within a 10 to 15-minute walk.
Biking & trails
- Direct access to the continuous Hudson River Waterfront Walkway provides an excellent paved, scenic route south to Hoboken and Jersey City, and local Citi Bike / rental docks are situated near the transit plaza.
- Citi Bike docking stations are located in adjacent northern Hoboken and Lincoln Harbor, providing seamless connections to the multi-use Hudson River Waterfront Walkway.
Parking
- On-street parking is very limited and strictly regulated; visitors should expect to use commercial parking garages near the ferry terminal or restaurant valet services, typically costing $15-$25 for several hours.
- On-street parking is extremely restricted and heavily patrolled for residential permit compliance. Visitors should park in paid commercial garages in northern Hoboken or Lincoln Harbor, which typically cost between $15 and $30 per day.
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All Weehawken neighborhoods by safety score
- Lincoln HarborWeehawkenSituated directly on the Hudson River across from Midtown Manhattan, Lincoln Harbor is a modern, mixed-use enclave of luxury residential towers…90Go
- The ShadesWeehawkenThe Shades is a historic, secluded neighborhood in southern Weehawken characterized by late-19th-century row houses and tree-lined residential…86Go
Weehawken safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Weehawken?
Lincoln Harbor scores highest at 90/100, followed by The Shades (86).
Is Weehawken 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 Weehawken areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Weehawken 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.