Is Wyoming safe?
Millburn, New Jersey · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Wyoming as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Wyoming
“Go. Wyoming is one of the safest, most affluent, and tranquil residential neighborhoods in northern New Jersey. Visitors face virtually no personal safety concerns at any time of day or night.”
About the area
Wyoming is a historic, picturesque enclave in Millburn Township filled with stately Victorian, Colonial Revival, and Tudor homes along quiet, tree-lined streets. Positioned against the South Mountain Reservation, it offers direct access to nature while remaining minutes from downtown Millburn and Maplewood village.
- Historic / Tree-Lined
- Affluent Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet Suburb
Walking and biking in Wyoming
Walk score: 46/100 · Bike score: 40/100
No public bike-share programs operate here, but neighborhood roads connect easily to the multi-use recreational paths within South Mountain Reservation.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low violent and property crime rates well below state and national averages.
- Very high median household income exceeding $200,000 with near-zero poverty.
- Direct pedestrian access to scenic trails within the South Mountain Reservation.
- Well-maintained historic housing stock with high owner occupancy.
Cons
- Regional property crime trends occasionally target unlocked high-end vehicles in driveways.
- Strictly residential layout with almost no commercial businesses directly within the neighborhood.
- Hilly topography and limited sidewalk coverage on certain interior streets.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a presence in Wyoming. There are no encampments or panhandling in the neighborhood, and social services are centered in larger county hubs.
What Wyoming is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers, joggers, and commuters heading toward the train station.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet suburban atmosphere with light local residential traffic and very high perceived safety.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and well-lit by residential porch lamps as neighbors walk in the neighborhood.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and extremely quiet, with virtually no foot traffic and minimal safety risk.
Transit, parking and getting around
NJ Transit commuter rail is accessible via the Millburn or Maplewood stations on the Morris & Essex Line, both located roughly one mile away. Local NJ Transit bus route 70 runs nearby along Millburn Avenue.
Street parking is generally easy and unrestricted during the day on residential avenues, though Millburn Township enforces strict overnight on-street parking bans without a municipal permit.
Things to do in Wyoming
- Hike the wooded Rahway Trail and visit scenic overlooks in South Mountain Reservation.
- Take a self-guided architectural walking tour of late-19th-century Victorian and Queen Anne homes along Wyoming Avenue.
- Walk to nearby Taylor Park in central Millburn to enjoy the duck pond, walking paths, and community tennis courts.
Local favorites
- Millburn Deli · Delicatessen · 4.6★ (2550)Celebrated long-running deli famous across North Jersey for overstuffed specialty sandwiches.
- Liv Breads Artisanal Bakery and Coffee · Bakery · 4.7★ (680)Popular downtown bakery serving European-style sourdough breads, babka, and specialty coffee.
- Common Lot · Contemporary Restaurant · 4.7★ (460)Acclaimed fine-dining establishment offering inventive, seasonal multi-course tasting menus.
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Common questions about Wyoming
Is Wyoming safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Wyoming a good place to live?
On safety, Wyoming 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 Wyoming?
Walk score 46/100 and bike score 40/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Wyoming are safer?
Wyoming scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
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