Is Jarrettown safe?
Upper Dublin, Pennsylvania · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Jarrettown as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Jarrettown
“Go. Jarrettown is an exceptionally safe, affluent suburban residential enclave in Upper Dublin Township. Violent crime is virtually non-existent, making it a peaceful and secure destination for visitors.”
About the area
Jarrettown is a quiet, historic community in Montgomery County characterized by well-kept single-family homes, lush suburban greenery, and low traffic volume. It serves primarily as a tranquil residential hub located just minutes from the dining and retail corridors of Ambler and Maple Glen.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Jarrettown
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 32/100
There are no public bike-share programs and road shoulders on Limekiln Pike lack dedicated bike lanes, but nearby township parks and sections of the Cross County Trail accommodate recreational cyclists.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low rates of violent and property crime well below state and national benchmarks
- High median household incomes and stable, well-maintained owner-occupied housing stock
- Safe, peaceful residential streets suitable for daytime walking and family activities
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent layout with sparse pedestrian infrastructure along arterial thoroughfares
- Very limited commercial, dining, or retail options within immediate walking distance
- Narrow shoulders and limited lighting along certain stretches of major local roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Jarrettown, with no encampments or panhandling observed in the neighborhood.
What Jarrettown is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with morning joggers, dog walkers, and school transit navigating neighborhood roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet with minimal road traffic and virtually no pedestrian safety concerns.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe, with localized traffic picking up near dining spots along Limekiln Pike.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with limited streetlighting on rural-suburban connectors, though safety risks remain negligible.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit access is minimal; SEPTA operates regional bus routes like Route 95 along nearby thoroughfares, and the Lansdale/Doylestown Regional Rail line is accessible at Ambler or Fort Washington stations roughly a 5-to-10-minute drive away.
Parking is completely effortless and free, with ample private surface lots at local businesses and unrestricted street parking throughout residential subdivisions.
Things to do in Jarrettown
- Dine on classic Italian-American cuisine inside the historic Jarrettown Hotel Restaurant
- Walk the scenic paved trails and visit the playground at nearby Mondauk Manor Park
- Take a short drive into neighboring historic Ambler for boutique shopping and the Ambler Theater
Local favorites
- The Jarrettown Hotel Italian Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (730)A landmark historic tavern offering traditional Italian dining, pasta dishes, and wood-fired pizzas.
- Giuseppe's Pizza Family Restaurant · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (580)A nearby neighborhood staple serving classic NY-style pies, cheesesteaks, and Italian hoagies.
- George's Dreshertown Shop n Bag · Grocery Store · 4.5★ (920)A long-standing independent local market offering quality meats, fresh produce, and a prepared deli counter.
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Common questions about Jarrettown
Is Jarrettown safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Jarrettown a good place to live?
On safety, Jarrettown scores 94/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Jarrettown?
Walk score 24/100 and bike score 32/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Jarrettown are safer?
Jarrettown scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
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