Cities / New York / White Plains
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 2 White Plains neighborhoods we score (average 92/100), 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
92
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 White Plains
- 1Rosedale (White Plains)White PlainsRosedale is characterized by mature tree-lined streets, spacious lots, and well-maintained single-family homes along the southern edge of White…93Go
- 2Ridgeway (White Plains)White PlainsRidgeway is a serene, upscale residential neighborhood in southern White Plains dominated by single-family homes, mature trees, and nearby country…91Go
Best things to do in White Plains
- Explore the walking trails, swimming pool, and mini-golf course at adjacent Saxon Woods Park
- Play a round of golf or attend an event at Westchester Hills Golf Club
- Take a scenic stroll or run through the winding, tree-lined residential avenues
- Explore the walking and bridle trails at adjacent Saxon Woods County Park
- Play a round of 18 holes or practice at the Saxon Woods Golf Course driving range
- Go ice skating or enjoy outdoor sports at nearby Delfino Park and Ebersole Ice Rink
Getting around White Plains
Transit
- Westchester County Bee-Line Bus Route 60 runs along nearby Mamaroneck Avenue, and the White Plains Metro-North commuter rail station is roughly a 10-minute drive away.
- Public transit is operated by Westchester County Bee-Line Bus System (Routes 60 and 63 on nearby corridors), while the White Plains Metro-North station is roughly a 10-minute drive away.
Biking & trails
- There are no public bike-share programs in the area, but the quiet residential streets connect easily to trails at Saxon Woods Park for recreational cycling.
- There is no local bike-share program; recreational cyclists use neighborhood roads to connect to the nearby Saxon Woods trail system and Bronx River Pathway further west.
Parking
- Parking is exceptionally easy with generous residential street parking and private driveways; there are no meters or permit pay-stations.
- Parking is exceptionally easy, consisting almost entirely of private driveways and unrestricted on-street residential parking where permitted.
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All White Plains neighborhoods by safety score
- Rosedale (White Plains)White PlainsRosedale is characterized by mature tree-lined streets, spacious lots, and well-maintained single-family homes along the southern edge of White…93Go
- Ridgeway (White Plains)White PlainsRidgeway is a serene, upscale residential neighborhood in southern White Plains dominated by single-family homes, mature trees, and nearby country…91Go
White Plains safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in White Plains?
Rosedale (White Plains) scores highest at 93/100, followed by Ridgeway (White Plains) (91).
Is White Plains 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 White Plains areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score White Plains 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.