Is Pine Valley safe?
Pine Valley, New Jersey · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Pine Valley as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Pine Valley
“Go, but only if you have an official invitation or tee time. Pine Valley is an ultra-exclusive, private residential golf enclave with virtually zero crime and heavily controlled access. As long as you have legitimate business or a host, it is one of the safest environments in the state.”
About the area
Pine Valley is a tiny, heavily wooded community in Camden County best known for housing the world-renowned Pine Valley Golf Club. The area consists almost entirely of the private golf course and a handful of secluded homes tucked into dense pine barrens. It merged administratively with Pine Hill in 2022 but retains its gated, highly secluded character.
- Ultra-Exclusive
- Secluded / Wooded
- Golf Sanctuary
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Pine Valley
Walk score: 5/100 · Bike score: 18/100
There are no public bike lanes or bike-share programs inside the enclave, though local roads in surrounding Pine Hill connect to regional suburban road cycling routes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Virtually nonexistent violent and property crime rates due to private security and restricted access
- Extremely affluent community with well-maintained historic lodge-style properties
- Tranquil, heavily forested natural environment far removed from highway traffic
Cons
- Strictly private access means non-members and uninvited visitors will be turned away at the gate
- Complete lack of public amenities, commercial dining, or retail options within the enclave
- Total car dependency with no walkable community services
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not present in Pine Valley due to private access controls and its secluded, residential golf course layout.
What Pine Valley is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with groundskeepers and club members preparing for morning tee times.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and tranquil, dominated by golfers navigating the secluded fairways among the pines.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Extremely calm and private, with minimal vehicular traffic on the private lanes.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-black, quiet, and secure, with activity strictly limited to residents and private patrols.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no direct public transit into Pine Valley; NJ Transit Bus Route 403 stops nearby in Pine Hill along Erial Road, while the PATCO Lindenwold High-Speedline station is roughly a 10-minute drive away.
Parking is private and restricted strictly to clubhouse lots and residential driveways for members and approved guests; there is no public or on-street parking.
Things to do in Pine Valley
- Play a round of golf at the legendary Pine Valley Golf Club if invited by a member
- Tour the historic pine-shaded architecture of the original clubhouse and cottages
- Explore adjacent open spaces and hiking trails at Pine Hill Recreation Area nearby
Local favorites
- Pine Valley Golf Club · Private Golf Club · 4.8★ (120)Consistently ranked among the top golf courses in the world, featuring iconic sandy wasteland terrain.
- Italian Affair Pizza & Pasta · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (340)A cozy nearby eatery just outside the enclave serving classic pizza, pasta, and subs.
- Passariello's Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen · Casual Italian Dining · 4.5★ (1650)Popular quick-service Italian kitchen in neighboring Voorhees offering pizza by the slice and pasta dishes.
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Common questions about Pine Valley
Is Pine Valley safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Pine Valley a good place to live?
On safety, Pine Valley scores 96/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Pine Valley?
Walk score 5/100 and bike score 18/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Pine Valley are safer?
Pine Valley scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
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