Is Bob White Farms safe?
Upper Merion, Pennsylvania · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Bob White Farms as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Bob White Farms
“Go. Bob White Farms is an exceptionally safe, quiet suburban community in Upper Merion Township. Visitors will find leafy residential streets, very low crime rates, and easy access to the broader King of Prussia and Main Line areas.”
About the area
Bob White Farms is an established, peaceful residential neighborhood of single-family homes in Upper Merion Township. It offers tree-lined cul-de-sacs and neighborhood parks just minutes away from major regional retail and dining hubs.
- Quiet Suburb
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Bob White Farms
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 32/100
There is no municipal bike-share system in this residential neighborhood, but the Schuylkill River Trail and Chester Valley Trail are accessible via a short bike ride or drive.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are negligible and well below state and national averages
- High median household incomes exceeding $130,000 with very low poverty rates
- Well-maintained properties with high rates of owner occupancy
- Proximity to regional healthcare facilities and emergency services
Cons
- Strictly car-dependent layout with almost no commercial businesses directly inside the subdivision
- Lack of sidewalks on several interior residential streets
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins typical of affluent suburbs
Homelessness: Visible homelessness and encampments are not present in Bob White Farms.
What Bob White Farms is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet with neighbors walking dogs and children heading to school buses.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and residential with occasional delivery vehicles and light local traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential setting with residents jogging or relaxing in their yards.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity and very dark; completely safe though street lighting is sparse.
Transit, parking and getting around
SEPTA operates bus routes along major nearby corridors like Route 202 and DeKalb Pike, but transit inside the neighborhood is virtually nonexistent. The Norristown Transportation Center and Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail stations are a 10 to 15-minute drive away.
Driveway and private garage parking are standard for every home, and free, unrestricted street parking is readily available for visitors throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Bob White Farms
- Enjoy the playground, sports courts, and green space at Bob White Park
- Take a short drive to explore historic Valley Forge National Historical Park
- Visit the King of Prussia Town Center for upscale shopping and outdoor dining
Local favorites
- Founding Farmers King of Prussia · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (3850)Popular farm-to-table dining serving scratch-made American classics just minutes away.
- Workhorse Brewing Company · Brewery & Taproom · 4.6★ (620)Nearby industrial-chic craft brewery offering fresh drafts, food trucks, and games.
- KOP Grill & Tavern · Bar & Grill · 4.3★ (480)Casual local sports bar offering craft beers, wings, and classic comfort fare.
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Common questions about Bob White Farms
Is Bob White Farms safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Bob White Farms a good place to live?
On safety, Bob White Farms scores 94/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Bob White Farms?
Walk score 18/100 and bike score 32/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Bob White Farms are safer?
Strafford (95) score higher nearby.
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