Is Delanco safe?
Delanco, New Jersey · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Delanco as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Delanco
“Go. Delanco is a peaceful, low-crime suburban township nestled along the Delaware River and Rancocas Creek in Burlington County. Visitors will find a safe, welcoming, and quiet residential setting with picturesque waterfront views.”
About the area
Delanco is a small, riverfront community characterized by quiet residential avenues, scenic marshlands, and preserved open space along the Rancocas Creek. Primarily a bedroom community with high homeownership and strong median incomes, it offers a sleepy, relaxed atmosphere just across the river from Pennsylvania.
- Quiet Suburban
- Riverfront
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Delanco
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 46/100
There is no municipal bike-share system, but quiet residential streets and proximity to Amico Island Park paths provide pleasant casual cycling options.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low compared to state and national averages.
- High homeownership rate over 80% with well-maintained single-family properties.
- Median household income is solid at over $95,000 with low poverty rates under 5%.
Cons
- Very limited commercial amenities, dining, and retail within township limits.
- Pockets of the township are prone to coastal flooding during heavy storm surges.
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like unlocked vehicle break-ins occur along residential streets.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent in Delanco. There are no encampments or panhandling hotspots in the municipality, with county social services centered in nearby towns like Mount Holly.
What Delanco is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with dog walkers, joggers, and commuters heading toward the River LINE station.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and safe with sparse vehicular traffic on residential side streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential with families enjoying outdoor yards and parks in complete safety.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and quiet with virtually no foot traffic, though safety remains consistently high.
Transit, parking and getting around
NJ Transit operates the Delanco Station along the River LINE light rail, providing direct train connections between Trenton and Camden/Philadelphia. Local bus route 409 also connects the area along Burlington Avenue.
Parking is exceptionally easy with free, unrestricted residential street parking throughout the township and free commuter parking lots at the River LINE station.
Things to do in Delanco
- Walk or birdwatch along the trails at Amico Island Park overlooking the confluence of the Delaware River and Rancocas Creek.
- Launch a kayak or paddleboard from the Pennington Park boat launch nearby.
- Take a scenic stroll along Delaware Avenue to admire waterfront views of Pennsylvania across the river.
Local favorites
- Delanco Italian Deli · Deli & Sandwich Shop · 4.7★ (160)Longstanding neighborhood staple serving classic Italian hoagies, cold cuts, and homemade specialty salads.
- Luigi's Pizza & Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (210)Family-run pizzeria serving crisp thin-crust pies, calzones, and hearty pasta platters.
- Lumpy's Bar & Grill · Pub / American · 4.3★ (190)Casual, friendly neighborhood tavern offering cold draft beer, wings, and classic bar comfort foods.
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Common questions about Delanco
Is Delanco safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Delanco a good place to live?
On safety, Delanco scores 84/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Delanco?
Walk score 38/100 and bike score 46/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Delanco are safer?
Delanco scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
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