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Is Fitzwatertown safe?

Upper Dublin, Pennsylvania · safety score updated nightly

92out of 100

Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.

VibeLoco rates Fitzwatertown as “Go”.

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Gogo's take on Fitzwatertown

“Go. Fitzwatertown is a tranquil, affluent residential enclave in Upper Dublin Township where violent crime is exceptionally rare and property crime is well below state and national benchmarks. Visitors will find a peaceful suburban atmosphere with safe, tree-lined residential streets, though having a car is essential.”

About the area

Fitzwatertown is a small, historically established unincorporated community within Upper Dublin Township in Montgomery County. The area is dominated by well-kept single-family homes, manicured lawns, and neighborhood parks with quick access to the broader suburban Philadelphia retail and recreation corridors.

  • Quiet Suburb
  • Family-Friendly
  • Leafy Residential
  • Car-Dependent

Walking and biking in Fitzwatertown

Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 38/100

There are no municipal bike-share stations; however, recreational cyclists can access multi-use paved trails throughout Upper Dublin's park network, including paths at Mondauk Common and Twining Valley Park.

Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice

Pros

  • Extremely low violent and property crime rates supported by active Upper Dublin Township policing
  • High median household incomes well exceeding $130,000 and homeownership rates above 85%
  • Well-maintained infrastructure, excellent emergency services, and high civic engagement
  • Close proximity to extensive township parks and regional trail connections

Cons

  • Suburban road corridors lack continuous sidewalks along major cut-throughs like Fitzwatertown Road
  • Sparse commercial density requiring driving for almost all daily errands
  • Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle larcenies common to suburban corridors

Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Fitzwatertown. There are no encampments or panhandling hot spots in the area, and regional support services are concentrated in larger commercial hubs and county seats like Norristown.

What Fitzwatertown is like at each time of day

Morning · 5a – 11a
Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs and school buses circulating through quiet residential streets.
Afternoon · 11a – 5p
Calm and safe, with moderate commuter and local traffic on primary connector roads.
Evening · 5p – 10p
Quiet suburban streets with high visibility and minimal foot traffic; completely safe for evening strolls.
Late night · 10p – 5a
Extremely low-activity and dark residential streets with virtually no street crime, though street lighting varies on secondary roads.

Transit, parking and getting around

SEPTA provides regional service, with the nearest Regional Rail stations being North Hills or Oreland on the Lansdale/Doylestown Line (roughly 1.5 to 2 miles away); local bus routes like SEPTA Route 95 operate along nearby main arterial corridors.

Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with ample private driveway space, park parking lots, and unrestricted residential street parking throughout the neighborhood.

Things to do in Fitzwatertown

  • Walk or jog the paved loops and wooded nature paths at nearby Mondauk Common Park
  • Explore the walking trails, dog park, and restored wetlands at Twining Valley Park
  • Play a round of golf on the historic fairways at LuLu Country Club

Local favorites

  • LuLu Country Club · Golf Club & Dining · 4.5★ (240)
    A classic Donald Ross-designed championship golf course with an active clubhouse dining scene.
  • Fireside Bar & Grille · American Restaurant · 4.3★ (1150)
    Nearby laid-back tavern serving comfort food classics, burgers, and craft beers on tap.
  • Tannery Run Distilling & Kitchen · Brewpub / Eatery · 4.6★ (480)
    Popular local craft brewery and kitchen located just minutes away in adjacent Ambler.

Neighborhoods near Fitzwatertown

More: all Upper Dublin neighborhoods · safest neighborhoods in Pennsylvania

Common questions about Fitzwatertown

Is Fitzwatertown safe to walk at night?

Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.

Is Fitzwatertown a good place to live?

On safety, Fitzwatertown scores 92/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.

How walkable is Fitzwatertown?

Walk score 32/100 and bike score 38/100. Most trips need a car.

Which areas near Fitzwatertown are safer?

Dresher (94) score higher nearby.

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