Cities / New Jersey / Carteret
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 2 Carteret neighborhoods we score (average 76/100), 2 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
What makes up this score?City average
76
Go, stay aware
Neighborhoods scored
2
2 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 1
- Go, stay aware: 1
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 2 safest neighborhoods in Carteret
- 1West CarteretCarteretWest Carteret occupies the western portion of Carteret, characterized by quiet residential side streets, single-family homes, and neighborhood…80Go
- 2ChromeCarteretChrome is a historic, blue-collar neighborhood in northeastern Carteret defined by compact single- and multi-family homes set against nearby…72Go, stay aware
Best things to do in Carteret
- Stroll along the waterfront promenade at nearby Carteret Waterfront Park
- Catch a live performance or community show at the Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center
- Enjoy casual recreation and athletic fields at Carteret Park
- Enjoy the walking paths, sports fields, and playground at Carteret Park
- Attend community events and live performances at the nearby Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center
- Take a short drive to the Carteret Waterfront Park and marina along the Arthur Kill
Getting around Carteret
Transit
- Public transit is operated by NJ Transit, with local bus lines like Route 116 providing express service to NYC and Route 48 serving Elizabeth and Perth Amboy. The nearest rail hub is the Rahway Train Station, roughly 3 miles west via car or connecting bus.
- NJ Transit bus routes 116 (commuter route to Port Authority) and 48 serve the neighborhood along Roosevelt Avenue, while the nearest NJ Transit rail station is Woodbridge Station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
Biking & trails
- There is no local municipal bike-share system in West Carteret. Biking is mostly limited to residential side streets and paths within local parks, as major arterial roads lack dedicated bike lanes.
- There is no dedicated public bike-share program in Chrome, but cyclists can reach paved paths at Carteret Waterfront Park via local surface streets.
Parking
- Street parking in residential zones is generally easy and free, though watch for alternate-side street sweeping regulations. Strip plazas and public parks have dedicated, free surface parking lots.
- Street parking is free but can become crowded on narrow residential streets in the evening; there are no municipal parking garages, though commercial plazas have dedicated surface lots.
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All Carteret neighborhoods by safety score
- West CarteretCarteretWest Carteret occupies the western portion of Carteret, characterized by quiet residential side streets, single-family homes, and neighborhood…80Go
- ChromeCarteretChrome is a historic, blue-collar neighborhood in northeastern Carteret defined by compact single- and multi-family homes set against nearby…72Go, stay aware
Carteret safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Carteret?
West Carteret scores highest at 80/100, followed by Chrome (72).
Is Carteret safe to walk at night?
In the 1 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Carteret areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Carteret neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.