Is Penn Valley safe?
Falls, Pennsylvania · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Penn Valley as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Penn Valley
“Go. Penn Valley in Falls Township is a calm, established suburban neighborhood with low violent crime rates and stable residential streets. Visitors will find a typical quiet Lower Bucks County setting where standard suburban precautions are sufficient.”
About the area
Penn Valley is a classic postwar suburban enclave within Falls Township, Pennsylvania, situated close to the Delaware River and regional transit corridors. The area is defined by single-family ranch-style and split-level homes, well-tended yards, and nearby commercial plazas along Lincoln Highway and Route 13.
- Quiet Suburb
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in Penn Valley
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There are no public bike-share programs in the area, but cyclists can access the paved multi-use loops at Falls Township Community Park or connect toward the Delaware Canal State Park towpath a few miles east.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are well below state and national averages.
- High rate of homeownership and stable middle-income household base.
- Convenient access to regional commuter arteries and nearby township parks.
Cons
- Occasional property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins and retail theft nearby.
- Lacks pedestrian sidewalks on several residential and connecting streets.
- Heavily car-dependent layout with few amenities directly inside the neighborhood.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Penn Valley's residential streets, though occasional unhoused individuals may be seen near major retail centers along the US-1 corridor.
What Penn Valley is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet with residents commuting to work, school buses circulating, and dog walkers out on the streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very low foot traffic and quiet residential roads with typical suburban delivery and service vehicle activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm atmosphere with neighbors returning home; streets feel safe and secure for evening strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and sleepy with minimal activity; very safe, though standard vehicle-locking habits are advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by SEPTA via bus routes 127 and 128 connecting to Oxford Valley Mall and Trenton Transit Center. The nearest regional rail station is the Levittown SEPTA Regional Rail Station (Trenton Line), located about 2 to 3 miles away.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with private driveways throughout the neighborhood and free on-street curb parking with no metered zones.
Things to do in Penn Valley
- Enjoy outdoor recreation, fishing, and paved trails at nearby Falls Township Community Park.
- Explore colonial history and historic architecture in adjacent Historic Fallsington.
- Go bowling and arcade gaming with family at nearby Levittown Lanes.
Local favorites
- Carlucci's Grill · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)Popular local Italian eatery serving traditional pasta dishes, seafood, and wood-fired pizzas.
- Under the Sun Homemade Ice Cream · Ice Cream Shop · 4.8★ (420)Community favorite offering a wide variety of inventive, handcrafted ice cream flavors.
- Georgine's Restaurant · American Restaurant · 4.3★ (1820)Longtime casual dining fixture known for hearty prime rib, seafood platters, and a relaxed bar.
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Common questions about Penn Valley
Is Penn Valley safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Penn Valley a good place to live?
On safety, Penn Valley scores 83/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Penn Valley?
Walk score 34/100 and bike score 42/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Penn Valley are safer?
Elderberry Pond (87), Pinewood (Falls) (85), Vermilion Hill (85) score higher nearby.
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