Is Manoa safe?
Haverford, Pennsylvania · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Manoa as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Manoa
“Go. Manoa is an exceptionally safe, quiet suburban community in Haverford Township with very low violent and property crime rates. Visitors will find peaceful, tree-lined residential streets anchored by convenient neighborhood shopping centers with no significant safety concerns.”
About the area
Manoa is an established suburban community in Delaware County, situated along the historic West Chester Pike corridor in Haverford Township. The neighborhood features well-maintained mid-century single-family homes, leafy side streets, and commercial conveniences serving local families. It offers a tranquil, small-town suburban feel while maintaining direct road access into Center City Philadelphia.
- Suburban / Peaceful
- Family-Friendly
- Safe & Residential
- Car-Convenient
Walking and biking in Manoa
Walk score: 58/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There are no public bike-share stations in Manoa, but local residential streets are quiet for cycling, and the paved Pennsy Trail is easily accessible just east of the neighborhood.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are extraordinarily low and far below national and state averages
- Affluent, stable demographic base with high homeownership rates and median household incomes over $115,000
- Extremely low housing vacancy and consistently well-maintained residential properties
Cons
- Substantial vehicular traffic and pedestrian-unfriendly intersections along West Chester Pike and Eagle Road
- Occasional opportunistic theft of packages or items from unlocked vehicles
- Suburban design necessitates driving for most nightlife, entertainment, and cultural attractions
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Manoa, with no encampments or regular panhandling in the area.
What Manoa is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very safe and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and commuting through neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and secure, with routine daytime traffic around local schools and the Manoa Shopping Center.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and comfortable, with well-lit retail parking lots and peaceful residential blocks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Suburban and quiet with minimal activity and virtually no street-level safety concerns.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit is operated by SEPTA, with bus routes 104, 112, and 115 providing direct connections along West Chester Pike to the 69th Street Transportation Center. The nearest rail transit is the SEPTA Norristown High Speed Line at Township Line Road Station, roughly 1.5 miles east.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, featuring extensive free surface lots at shopping plazas and unrestricted, easy curb parking on all residential streets.
Things to do in Manoa
- Browse local shops and pick up casual bites at the Manoa Shopping Center
- Hike, jog, or stroll along the nearby Pennsy Trail and Haverford Reserve nature trails
- Sample classic regional hoagies, cheesesteaks, and diners along the West Chester Pike corridor
Local favorites
- Sam's Boardwalk Pizza · Pizza & Cheesesteaks · 4.4★ (380)Longstanding strip-mall staple famous for Jersey shore-style boardwalk pizza, cheesesteaks, and wings.
- The Crossbar · Irish Pub & Sports Bar · 4.5★ (650)Neighborhood gathering place known for televised European soccer matches, local craft beers, and pub fare.
- Kettle · Brunch Restaurant · 4.7★ (520)Beloved daytime breakfast and lunch cafe serving gourmet pancakes, creative benedicts, and fresh coffee.
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Common questions about Manoa
Is Manoa safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Manoa a good place to live?
On safety, Manoa scores 91/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Manoa?
Walk score 58/100 and bike score 48/100. Some errands can be done on foot.
Which areas near Manoa are safer?
Richland (Haverford) (93), Oakmont (Haverford) (93), Brookline (92) score higher nearby.
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