Is Teterboro safe?
Teterboro, New Jersey · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Teterboro as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Teterboro
“Go. Teterboro is an exceptionally safe, heavily monitored commercial and aviation hub in Bergen County. While it is mostly dominated by an executive airport, corporate campuses, and big-box retail centers rather than residential neighborhoods, violent crime is virtually nonexistent.”
About the area
Teterboro is best known for housing Teterboro Airport, a premier general aviation facility serving the New York metropolitan area, alongside modern commercial retail parks. With a permanent population under 100 residents, the borough functions almost entirely as an industrial, logistics, and shopping destination. Visitors primarily arrive for retail shopping, aviation business, or local dining along Route 46.
- Aviation Hub
- Car-Dependent
- Retail & Industrial
- Suburban Commercial
Walking and biking in Teterboro
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no dedicated municipal bike lanes, protected trails, or bike-share programs in Teterboro, and heavy industrial vehicle traffic makes cycling hazardous.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Virtually zero reported violent crime against visitors and residents
- High security presence due to Port Authority and local police surveillance around the airport
- Modern retail centers with well-lit, active parking facilities
- Affluent surrounding Bergen County infrastructure and immediate access to major highways
Cons
- High volume of vehicular traffic and heavy freight trucks along Route 46 and industrial avenues
- Car property crimes such as occasional vehicle break-ins in large commercial parking lots
- Virtually devoid of residential street life, making pedestrian movement feel isolated after hours
- High aircraft noise and jet exhaust from private aviation operations
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in Teterboro due to continuous Port Authority and municipal police patrols and the lack of permanent residential density.
What Teterboro is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active with corporate commuters, airport logistics traffic, and shoppers heading into retail centers; very safe.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy and vibrant around shopping centers with steady foot traffic and continuous law enforcement presence.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet around business parks while restaurants in Teterboro Landing remain active and safe to visit.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Desolate on industrial roads with active airport perimeter security; safe but not conducive to walking.
Transit, parking and getting around
NJ Transit operates the Pascack Valley Line via the nearby Teterboro Station (located just across the Moonachie/Hasbrouck Heights border), as well as local bus routes like the 161 and 165 connecting to the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Parking is abundant and free in large surface lots at Teterboro Landing and surrounding corporate facilities; street parking is restricted along major industrial thoroughfares.
Things to do in Teterboro
- Explore vintage aircraft and space exploration exhibits at the Aviation Hall of Fame & Museum of New Jersey
- Shop and dine at Teterboro Landing, a contemporary outdoor shopping and retail center
- Watch private jets and executive aircraft take off and land from designated airport viewing spots
Local favorites
- Aviation Hall of Fame & Museum of NJ · Museum · 4.6★ (420)Historic museum showcasing New Jersey's rich aviation and space heritage with real aircraft displays.
- Beshock Ramen · Ramen Restaurant · 4.5★ (510)Popular eatery in Teterboro Landing serving authentic tonkotsu ramen and Japanese craft appetizers.
- The Halal Guys · Middle Eastern Restaurant · 4.4★ (1250)Fast-casual outpost serving famous NYC-style gyro platters, falafel, and white sauce.
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Common questions about Teterboro
Is Teterboro safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Teterboro a good place to live?
On safety, Teterboro scores 86/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Teterboro?
Walk score 42/100 and bike score 38/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Teterboro are safer?
Hasbrouck Heights (91), Wood-Ridge (90) score higher nearby.
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