Cities / New Jersey / East Windsor
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 6 East Windsor neighborhoods we score (average 87/100), 6 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
87
Go
Neighborhoods scored
6
6 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 6
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 6 safest neighborhoods in East Windsor
- 1EtraEast WindsorEtra is a quiet, picturesque enclave in southeastern East Windsor Township featuring spacious single-family homes, farmland, and a large township…90Go
- 2Hickory CornerEast WindsorHickory Corner is a tranquil suburban enclave in East Windsor Township characterized by established single-family homes, townhouses, and apartment…88Go
- 3Locust CornerEast WindsorLocust Corner is an unincorporated suburban-rural neighborhood in East Windsor characterized by single-family homes, farmland, and leafy residential…88Go
- 4Eilers CornerEast WindsorEilers Corner is a quiet residential and semi-rural community nestled within East Windsor Township in Mercer County. Characterized by single-family…88Go
- 5Twin RiversEast WindsorEstablished in the late 1960s as New Jersey's first planned unit development, Twin Rivers is a master-planned community of townhomes, apartments, and…84Go
- 6Hightstown (East Windsor)East WindsorHightstown is an intact historic borough nestled in the center of East Windsor Township in Mercer County, New Jersey. It features a quaint downtown…84Go
Best things to do in East Windsor
- Browse books and attend community events at the Mercer County Library Hickory Corner Branch
- Enjoy outdoor recreation and athletic fields at nearby Ancil Davison or Etra Lake Park
- Sample local dining and casual eateries along Hickory Corner Road and Route 130
- Stroll along the neighborhood paths and community parks surrounding Lake Drive
- Visit neighboring historic Hightstown for lakeside walks and local dining
- Play tennis or basketball at the Twin Rivers Community Trust recreation facilities
- Explore scenic walking trails, fishing docks, and open picnic areas at nearby Etra Lake Park.
- Pick up fresh seasonal local produce and flowers at nearby Mercer County farm stands.
Getting around East Windsor
Transit
- Etra has no direct public transit service; NJ Transit rail connections require a 15-minute drive to Princeton Junction or Hamilton stations on the Northeast Corridor line.
- NJ Transit operates limited local bus routes along major corridors, but rail commuters must drive roughly 15 minutes to Princeton Junction Station for Northeast Corridor rail service into New York City and Philadelphia.
- Public transit is extremely limited; NJ Transit bus route 606 operates on major regional corridors in East Windsor, but the nearest rail option is Princeton Junction on the Northeast Corridor, about a 15-minute drive away.
Biking & trails
- No bike-share programs operate here; while Etra Lake Park offers recreational paved loops, adjacent arterial roads lack dedicated bike lanes.
- There is no municipal bike-share system, and dedicated bike lanes are scarce on main arterials; riding is best suited for residential streets and nearby park loops.
Parking
- Parking is abundant and free, with dedicated paved lots located at Etra Lake Park and private driveways in surrounding residential subdivisions.
- Parking is abundant and free, with spacious surface lots at all commercial centers and ample driveway or street parking on residential roads.
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All East Windsor neighborhoods by safety score
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- EtraEast WindsorEtra is a quiet, picturesque enclave in southeastern East Windsor Township featuring spacious single-family homes, farmland, and a large township…90Go
- Eilers CornerEast WindsorEilers Corner is a quiet residential and semi-rural community nestled within East Windsor Township in Mercer County. Characterized by single-family…88Go
- Hickory CornerEast WindsorHickory Corner is a tranquil suburban enclave in East Windsor Township characterized by established single-family homes, townhouses, and apartment…88Go
- Locust CornerEast WindsorLocust Corner is an unincorporated suburban-rural neighborhood in East Windsor characterized by single-family homes, farmland, and leafy residential…88Go
- Hightstown (East Windsor)East WindsorHightstown is an intact historic borough nestled in the center of East Windsor Township in Mercer County, New Jersey. It features a quaint downtown…84Go
- Twin RiversEast WindsorEstablished in the late 1960s as New Jersey's first planned unit development, Twin Rivers is a master-planned community of townhomes, apartments, and…84Go
East Windsor safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in East Windsor?
Etra scores highest at 90/100, followed by Hickory Corner (88) and Locust Corner (88).
Is East Windsor safe to walk at night?
In the 6 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which East Windsor areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score East Windsor 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.