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It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 19 Edison neighborhoods we score (average 85/100), 19 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
85
Go
Neighborhoods scored
19
19 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 18
- Go, stay aware: 1
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 10 safest neighborhoods in Edison
- 1North EdisonEdisonNorth Edison is a leafy, prosperous suburban enclave recognized for high-performing schools, well-maintained subdivisions, and a thriving South Asian…92Go
- 2New DoverEdisonNew Dover is an established suburban pocket in northern Edison Township known for its tree-lined streets, spacious properties, and peaceful…90Go
- 3PottersEdisonPotters is a serene, well-established residential neighborhood situated in Edison, New Jersey, characterized by manicured single-family lawns and…90Go
- 4PumptownEdisonPumptown is an established residential enclave in northern Edison, NJ, positioned near major corridors like Oak Tree Road and Park Avenue. It is…90Go
- 5LahiereEdisonLahiere is an established residential enclave in Edison, New Jersey, characterized by tidy single-family homes, mature trees, and proximity to major…88Go
- 6Oak TreeEdisonOak Tree is a thriving suburban enclave in Edison celebrated for its dense South Asian business district, often referred to as Little India. The…86Go
- 7Raritan ManorEdisonRaritan Manor is an established residential enclave situated in Edison, New Jersey, featuring single-family homes, quiet side streets, and tree-lined…86Go
- 8Martins LandingEdisonMartins Landing is a serene residential enclave in Edison, New Jersey, featuring single-family homes, manicured lawns, and tree-lined streets. While…86Go
- 9SteltonEdisonStelton is a leafy suburban neighborhood in western Edison centered near Plainfield Avenue and the Edison NJ Transit station. Primarily residential…85Go
- 10GreensandEdisonGreensand is an established, quiet residential enclave nestled in Edison Township, characterized by single-family homes, modest tree-lined streets…85Go
Use more caution: 10 lowest-scoring areas
Best things to do in Edison
- Visit the historic Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park just a short drive north
- Enjoy walking trails, sports fields, and open greenspace at nearby Merrill Park.
- Sample authentic regional South Asian cuisine and pastries along nearby Oak Tree Road.
- Tour the historic Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park and walk the surrounding nature reserve.
- Explore the nearby walking paths and sports fields at Thomas A. Edison Park
- Visit the nearby historic Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park museum and tower
- Sample authentic South Asian and Asian dining along nearby Oak Tree Road and Route 27
- Sample regional international eateries and authentic Indian dining options along the main corridors.
Getting around Edison
Transit
- NJ Transit operates regional bus routes like the 810 and 819, while the Metropark commuter rail station is roughly a 5-to-10-minute drive away, offering frequent Northeast Corridor rail service into Newark and New York Penn Station.
- NJ Transit operates regional bus routes along surrounding arterial roads, but rail commuters rely on the Metropark or Metuchen stations on the Northeast Corridor line, both about a 10-minute drive away.
- NJ Transit operates local bus routes like the 819 along adjacent thoroughfares, but direct rail requires a 5 to 10-minute drive to the Metuchen or Edison NJ Transit stations along the Northeast Corridor line.
Biking & trails
- There is no municipal bike-share program, and dedicated bike lanes on major arterials are sparse, though wide residential neighborhood streets and paved paths in Roosevelt Park accommodate recreational cycling.
- There is no municipal bike-share system and dedicated bike lanes are absent on major roads, though quiet interior subdivision streets are safe for casual riding.
Parking
- Parking is abundant and universally free across large commercial shopping plazas, neighborhood retail strips, and wide residential curbs without meter restrictions.
- Parking is universally easy and free, with wide residential streets and ample private driveway space.
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All Edison neighborhoods by safety score
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- North EdisonEdisonNorth Edison is a leafy, prosperous suburban enclave recognized for high-performing schools, well-maintained subdivisions, and a thriving South Asian…92Go
- New DoverEdisonNew Dover is an established suburban pocket in northern Edison Township known for its tree-lined streets, spacious properties, and peaceful…90Go
- PottersEdisonPotters is a serene, well-established residential neighborhood situated in Edison, New Jersey, characterized by manicured single-family lawns and…90Go
- PumptownEdisonPumptown is an established residential enclave in northern Edison, NJ, positioned near major corridors like Oak Tree Road and Park Avenue. It is…90Go
- LahiereEdisonLahiere is an established residential enclave in Edison, New Jersey, characterized by tidy single-family homes, mature trees, and proximity to major…88Go
- Martins LandingEdisonMartins Landing is a serene residential enclave in Edison, New Jersey, featuring single-family homes, manicured lawns, and tree-lined streets. While…86Go
- Oak TreeEdisonOak Tree is a thriving suburban enclave in Edison celebrated for its dense South Asian business district, often referred to as Little India. The…86Go
- Raritan ManorEdisonRaritan Manor is an established residential enclave situated in Edison, New Jersey, featuring single-family homes, quiet side streets, and tree-lined…86Go
- GreensandEdisonGreensand is an established, quiet residential enclave nestled in Edison Township, characterized by single-family homes, modest tree-lined streets…85Go
- SteltonEdisonStelton is a leafy suburban neighborhood in western Edison centered near Plainfield Avenue and the Edison NJ Transit station. Primarily residential…85Go
- Clara BartonEdisonClara Barton is a quiet, older enclave in southeastern Edison characterized by tree-lined residential side streets and a small-business corridor…84Go
- LindenauEdisonLindenau is a quiet, tree-lined residential community in southern Edison characterized by post-war single-family homes and family-oriented blocks. It…84Go
- NixonEdisonNixon is a residential enclave within Edison Township, characterized by single-family homes, tree-lined suburban roads, and proximity to Middlesex…84Go
- Robinvale (Edison)EdisonRobinvale is a suburban neighborhood situated in northern Edison near the Woodbridge and Rahway borders. It features single-family homes, leafy…84Go
- ValentineEdisonValentine is a predominantly residential and light-commercial neighborhood located in southern Edison, featuring single-family homes, modest…84Go
- New Durham (Edison)EdisonNew Durham is a diverse, mixed suburban neighborhood in Edison featuring quiet single-family subdivisions alongside bustling strip malls and…83Go
- Phoenix (Edison)EdisonPhoenix is a quiet suburban neighborhood in Edison Township characterized by modest single-family homes, leafy residential streets, and convenient…83Go
- BonhamtownEdisonBonhamtown is a historic, semi-suburban enclave within Edison anchored by Woodbridge Avenue and adjacent to Middlesex College. It features a mix of…81Go
- Haven HomesEdisonHaven Homes is a compact suburban residential development managed alongside municipal housing in southern Edison, situated close to the Woodbridge…76Go, stay aware
Edison safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Edison?
North Edison scores highest at 92/100, followed by New Dover (90) and Potters (90).
Is Edison safe to walk at night?
In the 18 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Edison areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Edison 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.