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Is Tabor safe?

Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey · safety score updated nightly

94out of 100

Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.

VibeLoco rates Tabor as “Go”.

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Gogo's take on Tabor

“Go. Tabor (Mount Tabor) is an exceptionally safe, charming historic enclave within Parsippany-Troy Hills with virtually negligible violent crime. Visitors can stroll the narrow, cottage-lined pedestrian pathways with total peace of mind at nearly any time of day.”

About the area

Tabor, historically founded as a 19th-century Methodist camp meeting ground, is a unique historic district characterized by closely clustered Victorian 'gingerbread' cottages and pedestrian parks. It offers a tranquil, small-village atmosphere embedded inside suburban Morris County, complete with its own dedicated commuter rail stop.

  • Historic / Tree-Lined
  • Quiet / Residential
  • Family-Friendly
  • Safe Suburb

Walking and biking in Tabor

Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 34/100

There are no dedicated municipal bike lanes or bike-share stations within Tabor, though the residential streets have very low vehicle speeds; regional cyclists often connect to nearby Morris County park trails such as Tourne County Park.

Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice

Pros

  • Extremely low violent and property crime rates consistent with affluent Morris County suburbs
  • High household median income and homeownership rates with negligible poverty
  • Scenic, low-traffic historic core featuring interconnected pedestrian walkways and public parks

Cons

  • Very narrow, winding roads make vehicle navigation and street parking tight
  • Limited commercial dining and retail directly within the historic residential core
  • Proximity to major arterial Route 10 introduces nearby vehicular traffic noise

Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Mount Tabor. Social and shelter support services for Morris County are concentrated in Morristown and Dover.

What Tabor is like at each time of day

Morning · 5a – 11a
Peaceful and serene with dog walkers, joggers, and commuters strolling down to the rail station.
Afternoon · 11a – 5p
Quiet and sunlit with residents tending gardens and occasional architecture enthusiasts walking the historic loop.
Evening · 5p – 10p
Calm and residential with ambient porch lighting and safe conditions throughout all pedestrian paths.
Late night · 10p – 5a
Extremely quiet and dark with minimal vehicular traffic; very safe, though street lighting is soft in some historic sections.

Transit, parking and getting around

NJ Transit operates the Mount Tabor train station directly on the Morristown Line, providing commuter rail access directly into Midtown Manhattan (New York Penn Station) and Hoboken. Local bus service is limited, though NJ Transit bus route 875 runs along nearby corridors.

Streets in the historic center are extremely narrow and largely restricted to resident permit parking, so visitors should use designated commuter lots near the train station or lot parking along Route 10.

Things to do in Tabor

  • Take a self-guided walking tour of the Mount Tabor Historic District to admire Victorian gingerbread architecture and the historic Octagonal Tabernacle
  • Visit the Mount Tabor Historical Society Museum at the J. Smith Richardson History House for local heritage exhibits
  • Enjoy quiet relaxation or a picnic at Trinity Park and the community greens in the center of the district

Local favorites

  • Tabor Pizzeria · Pizza Restaurant · 4.4★ (280)
    A long-standing local staple serving traditional New York-style thin-crust pizza, hot subs, and classic Italian entrees.
  • Gourmet Cafe · Italian Restaurant · 4.7★ (610)
    A cozy, upscale BYOB trattoria located just off Route 10 offering creative daily pasta and seafood specials.
  • Mount Tabor Country Club · Golf & Country Club · 4.5★ (75)
    A historic nine-hole private golf course and community gathering spot established in 1900.

Neighborhoods near Tabor

More: all Parsippany-Troy Hills neighborhoods · safest neighborhoods in New Jersey

Common questions about Tabor

Is Tabor safe to walk at night?

Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.

Is Tabor a good place to live?

On safety, Tabor 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 Tabor?

Walk score 42/100 and bike score 34/100. Most trips need a car.

Which areas near Tabor are safer?

Tabor scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.

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