Cities / New Jersey / West New York
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 West New York neighborhoods we score (average 74/100), 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
74
Go, stay aware
Neighborhoods scored
1
1 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 0
- Go, stay aware: 1
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 1 safest neighborhoods in West New York
Best things to do in West New York
- Take in panoramic Manhattan skyline views from the scenic promenade along Boulevard East
- Explore diverse Latin American bakeries, clothing boutiques, and eateries along Bergenline Avenue
- Stroll or jog along the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway at Port Imperial
Getting around West New York
Transit
- NJ Transit buses (routes 128, 156, 159, 165, and 166) run frequently to Manhattan's Port Authority Bus Terminal, while the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail serves the Port Imperial Station along the waterfront.
Biking & trails
- The Hudson River Waterfront Walkway provides an excellent paved multi-use trail along the riverbank, though climbing the Palisades to the main town grid involves steep elevation changes and bike-share hubs are primarily clustered at the waterfront.
Parking
- Street parking on residential blocks is heavily restricted by municipal permit rules and exceptionally difficult to find; visitors should use metered municipal lots along Bergenline Avenue or paid garage decks at Port Imperial costing roughly $15 to $25 per day.
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All West New York neighborhoods by safety score
West New York safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in West New York?
West New York scores highest at 74/100.
Is West New York safe to walk at night?
In the 0 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which West New York areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score West New York 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.