Is Three Tuns safe?
Upper Dublin, Pennsylvania · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Three Tuns as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Three Tuns
“Go. Three Tuns is a tranquil, highly affluent historic crossroads in Upper Dublin Township boasting exceptionally low crime rates. It offers a very safe and quiet suburban atmosphere, though visitors will need an automobile to navigate the area easily.”
About the area
Three Tuns is an unincorporated historic hamlet centered around the junction of Butler Pike, Limekiln Pike, and Norristown Road in Montgomery County. Characterized by spacious single-family homes, mature tree canopies, and manicured yards, it represents an established and peaceful Philadelphia suburb.
- Affluent Suburb
- Historic / Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Three Tuns
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There is no bike-share system; cycling is manageable on residential cut-through streets but hazardous on Limekiln and Butler Pikes due to high vehicle speeds and narrow shoulders.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low rates of violent and property crime served by Upper Dublin Township Police.
- Affluent economic foundation with median household incomes well over $140,000 and low poverty.
- Well-maintained housing stock, high homeownership, and quiet residential streets.
Cons
- Lacks pedestrian infrastructure, with missing sidewalks and fast-moving traffic on primary arterial roads.
- Heavily car-dependent with minimal walkable amenities or retail hubs.
- Occasional opportunistic overnight vehicle break-ins typical of quiet suburban subdivisions.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Three Tuns, with no encampments or street panhandling observed in the neighborhood.
What Three Tuns is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers and school-bound traffic navigating leafy side streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and uncrowded, dominated by quiet residential activity and light commuter traffic on main roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and dark with low ambient noise and practically no pedestrian foot traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and safe with virtually zero street activity or disturbance.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is sparse; SEPTA operates limited bus service in the broader township, while the closest regional rail hubs are SEPTA's Ambler and Fort Washington stations located a 5-to-10-minute drive away.
Parking is completely hassle-free with ample private driveways, unrestricted suburban street parking, and free surface lots at area strip centers.
Things to do in Three Tuns
- Enjoy the walking trails, open sports fields, and playground at nearby Mondauk Common Park.
- Stroll the gardens, arboretum paths, and historic grounds at Temple University Ambler campus.
- Play a round of golf or attend events at local historic country clubs in the township.
Local favorites
- LuLu Country Club · Golf & Country Club · 4.5★ (230)Historic Donald Ross-designed championship golf course with upscale dining and event facilities.
- Maple Glen Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.4★ (380)Longtime local strip-mall staple serving classic specialty pies, cheesesteaks, and pasta.
- The Bagel Bar · Bagel Shop · 4.5★ (460)Popular nearby breakfast and lunch spot offering kettle-boiled bagels, sandwiches, and coffee.
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Common questions about Three Tuns
Is Three Tuns safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Three Tuns a good place to live?
On safety, Three Tuns scores 93/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Three Tuns?
Walk score 22/100 and bike score 28/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Three Tuns are safer?
Meadows at Lower Gwynedd (94), Jarrettown (94) score higher nearby.
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