Is Hi-Nella safe?
Hi-Nella, New Jersey · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Hi-Nella as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Hi-Nella
“Go. Hi-Nella is a tiny, quiet residential borough in Camden County that poses very little danger to visitors. While it has limited commercial offerings within its borders, it functions as a peaceful, suburban bedroom community.”
About the area
Covering less than a quarter of a square mile, Hi-Nella is one of New Jersey's smallest boroughs, consisting almost entirely of modest single-family homes, leafy residential streets, and a small park. It offers a low-key suburban atmosphere convenient to neighboring commercial hubs along the White Horse Pike.
- Quiet Suburban
- Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Small Town
Walking and biking in Hi-Nella
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 45/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or bike-share stations within the borough, but quiet local streets accommodate neighborhood cycling comfortably.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low rates of violent crime typical of small suburban South Jersey enclaves
- Tight-knit community with stable, long-term residential housing stock
- Close proximity to regional hospital facilities and PATCO transit in neighboring Stratford
Cons
- Nearly nonexistent internal commercial district, requiring travel for dining and errands
- Occasional petty property crime such as unlocked vehicle theft spillover
- Car dependency is high for access to major amenities and employment hubs
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent within Hi-Nella's residential borders. Any county social services and support resources are concentrated in larger nearby hubs like Camden or Lindenwold.
What Hi-Nella is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with school buses running and residents commuting to work.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential environment with occasional dog walkers and low local traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and secure as residents return home, with minimal street activity.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and tranquil; safe to walk, though streets are largely deserted.
Transit, parking and getting around
NJ Transit bus routes (including the 403) run along nearby corridors like the White Horse Pike and Warwick Road. The nearest rail transit is the PATCO Speedline at Lindenwold or Stratford Station, located approximately 1.5 miles away.
Parking is completely free and widely available on residential streets and in home driveways, with no metered zones or parking garages.
Things to do in Hi-Nella
- Relax or let kids play at the Hi-Nella Borough Playground and Park
- Take a quiet walk or jog through the shaded residential grid along Minck and Wyngate Avenues
- Explore dining and craft beer options along the neighboring Somerdale and Stratford corridors
Local favorites
- Antonino's Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.4★ (230)Neighborhood pizzeria serving classic thin-crust pies, cheesesteaks, and Italian dinners to the local community.
- Meadows Diner · Diner · 4.3★ (1650)Nearby staple offering generous portions of traditional breakfast favorites and hearty comfort food.
- Flying Fish Brewing Company · Brewery · 4.5★ (820)Popular regional craft brewery located just minutes away in adjacent Somerdale featuring a spacious tasting room.
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Common questions about Hi-Nella
Is Hi-Nella safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Hi-Nella a good place to live?
On safety, Hi-Nella scores 78/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Hi-Nella?
Walk score 42/100 and bike score 45/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Hi-Nella are safer?
Osage (Voorhees) (90), Laurel Springs (84), Stratford (NJ) (81) score higher nearby.
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