Is Easttown safe?
Easttown, Pennsylvania · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Easttown as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Easttown
“Go. Easttown is an exceptionally safe and affluent Main Line community with nearly nonexistent violent crime and pristine residential streets. Visitors will find charming village centers, top-tier dining, and quiet, leafy parks.”
About the area
Easttown Township is a quintessential Philadelphia Main Line enclave encompassing parts of Berwyn and Devon in Chester County. It features historic stone architecture, picturesque rolling landscapes, and vibrant dining along Route 30 (Lancaster Avenue).
- Affluent Suburb
- Main Line Historic
- Family-Friendly
- Peaceful & Leafy
Walking and biking in Easttown
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There is no municipal bike-share system; while quiet neighborhood roads are pleasant for cycling, dedicated bike lanes are limited along major thoroughfares like Route 30.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are virtually zero with property crime rates far below state and national averages.
- Very high median household income exceeding $175,000 and poverty rates below 3%.
- Extremely well-maintained residential properties, low housing vacancy, and active local municipal policing.
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins targeting unlocked cars overnight.
- Lancaster Avenue (Route 30) experiences heavy vehicular traffic during peak commuter hours.
- Pedestrian infrastructure is sparse outside the immediate train station and village pockets.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent in Easttown Township, with no encampments or panhandling present.
What Easttown is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers, joggers, and commuters heading to the SEPTA Regional Rail stations.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe throughout, with moderate retail and dining activity along the Lancaster Avenue commercial corridor.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential areas with a pleasant, upscale buzz around village restaurants and brewpubs.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and safe with minimal foot traffic and low risk, though roads are dimly lit in residential sections.
Transit, parking and getting around
SEPTA Regional Rail's Paoli/Thorndale Line serves the township via the Berwyn and Devon stations, providing direct 35-minute rail access to Center City Philadelphia. SEPTA bus route 106 also provides local connectivity along Lancaster Avenue.
Parking is abundant and largely free at local business plazas and township parks, with permit and daily meter spaces available at SEPTA commuter rail lots.
Things to do in Easttown
- Attend equestrian events at the historic Devon Horse Show and Country Fair grounds.
- Explore the quiet woodland trails and native flora at Sharp's Woods Preserve.
- Browse local books and community art exhibits at the Easttown Library.
Local favorites
- Nectar · Pan-Asian Restaurant · 4.6★ (1150)Sleek, high-end destination in Berwyn serving inventive sushi, French-infused Asian fare, and craft cocktails.
- La Cabra Brewing · Brewpub · 4.5★ (920)Popular two-story craft brewery and gastropub offering house beers and Latin-inspired pub food.
- Clay's Creative Corner Bakery · Bakery · 4.7★ (310)Longstanding local staple known for custom specialty cakes, cookies, and traditional pastries.
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Common questions about Easttown
Is Easttown safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Easttown a good place to live?
On safety, Easttown scores 96/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Easttown?
Walk score 42/100 and bike score 38/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Easttown are safer?
Chesterbrook (97) score higher nearby.
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