Is Fulmor safe?
Upper Moreland, Pennsylvania · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Fulmor as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Fulmor
“Go. Fulmor is a tranquil, low-crime suburban enclave in Upper Moreland Township with safe residential streets and direct commuter rail access. While it lacks heavy tourist density, visitors can explore or stay here with virtually no safety concerns.”
About the area
Fulmor is a quiet residential and light-commercial neighborhood centered around its SEPTA Regional Rail stop in Montgomery County. It features modest single-family homes, established tree-lined blocks, and quick connectivity to the bustling shopping and dining hubs of nearby Hatboro and Willow Grove.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Commuter-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Fulmor
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 46/100
There is no bike-share program available, and cyclists share standard residential roadways, with connections to the Pennypack Trail system located a short ride to the south.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low violent and property crime rates consistent with Montgomery County suburbs
- High township median household income and low poverty rate
- Convenient direct rail transit into Center City Philadelphia via Fulmor Station
- Stable, family-oriented neighborhood with high homeownership
Cons
- Limited walkability for everyday errands and dining
- Pockets of light industrial properties near the rail line with minimal pedestrian infrastructure
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins common to regional suburban areas
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Fulmor, with no active encampments or street panhandling observed in the immediate vicinity.
What Fulmor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with commuters walking to Fulmor Station and neighborhood residents walking dogs.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet with low vehicular traffic on residential streets and safe daytime conditions.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential as commuters return home, feeling safe throughout.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued and dark on smaller streets with minimal activity and negligible safety risks.
Transit, parking and getting around
SEPTA serves the area via the Fulmor Station on the Lansdale/Doylestown Regional Rail line, as well as SEPTA Bus Route 22 running along nearby York Road connecting to Willow Grove and Philadelphia.
Free on-street parking is widely available across residential side streets, and Fulmor Station offers dedicated surface commuter parking lots with low daily rates.
Things to do in Fulmor
- Catch the SEPTA Lansdale/Doylestown Line train from Fulmor Station into Center City Philadelphia or historic Doylestown
- Enjoy outdoor walking trails, sports fields, and playgrounds at nearby Pennypack Meadows Park
- Take a short trip to adjacent historic downtown Hatboro for local boutique shopping and casual dining
Local favorites
- Lochel's Bakery · Bakery · 4.6★ (1280)Longstanding family-owned bakery famed for custom cakes, pastries, seasonal cookies, and fresh donuts.
- Daddypops Diner · Diner · 4.6★ (1150)Classic retro roadside diner serving hearty traditional breakfasts, griddled burgers, and homemade pies.
- Giuseppe's Pizza & Family Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (980)Neighborhood staple offering traditional thin-crust pizza, cheesesteaks, and generous pasta dishes.
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Common questions about Fulmor
Is Fulmor safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Fulmor a good place to live?
On safety, Fulmor scores 86/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Fulmor?
Walk score 42/100 and bike score 46/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Fulmor are safer?
County Line (89), Casey Highlands (88) score higher nearby.
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