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It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 15 Hamilton neighborhoods we score (average 82/100), 15 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
82
Go
Neighborhoods scored
15
15 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 12
- Go, stay aware: 3
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 10 safest neighborhoods in Hamilton
- 1YardvilleHamiltonYardville is a well-established, family-oriented suburban neighborhood in Mercer County characterized by single-family homes, leafy residential…87Go
- 2Hamilton SquareHamiltonHamilton Square is an established historic and suburban enclave situated in eastern Hamilton Township. It features well-kept single-family homes…87Go
- 3The Orchards (Hamilton)HamiltonThe Orchards is an established residential and retail area located within Hamilton Township, Mercer County. It features a mix of tidy subdivisions…86Go
- 4North CrosswicksHamiltonNorth Crosswicks is a quiet, tree-lined suburban community located in the southern portion of Hamilton Township near Crosswicks Creek. It primarily…85Go
- 5Yardville HeightsHamiltonYardville Heights is an attractive, mid-century suburban neighborhood situated in southern Mercer County. Characterized by well-kept single-family…85Go
- 6Quaker GardensHamiltonQuaker Gardens is an established residential neighborhood in Hamilton Township, defined by mid-century single-family homes, tidy yards, and leafy…84Go
- 7MercervilleHamiltonMercerville is an established, predominantly residential suburban community situated within Hamilton Township just east of Trenton. It features…84Go
- 8Nottingham (Hamilton)HamiltonNottingham is an established residential section of Hamilton Township characterized by post-war single-family homes, community schools, and…84Go
- 9Haines CornerHamiltonHaines Corner is a quiet, established suburban enclave in Mercer County featuring single-family homes, local strip plazas, and easy regional road…83Go
- 10Warner VillageHamiltonWarner Village is a traditional residential neighborhood in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, featuring single-family homes, manicured lawns, and quiet…81Go
Use more caution: 10 lowest-scoring areas
- 1Trenton GardensHamilton74Go, stay aware
- 2East Trenton HeightsHamilton74Go, stay aware
- 3CrestonHamilton76Go, stay aware
- 4Hutchinson MillsHamilton80Go
- 5White HorseHamilton81Go
- 6Warner VillageHamilton81Go
- 7Haines CornerHamilton83Go
- 8Nottingham (Hamilton)Hamilton84Go
- 9MercervilleHamilton84Go
- 10Quaker GardensHamilton84Go
Best things to do in Hamilton
- Explore the contemporary outdoor exhibits and landscaped gardens at nearby Grounds For Sculpture
- Walk the scenic nature trails and birdwatch at Roebling Park and the Abbott Marshlands
- Visit Sayen House and Botanical Gardens for seasonal floral displays and historic estate grounds
- Tour the historic 1890s Queen Anne-style mansion and grounds at nearby Kuser Farm Park
- Walk or jog along the expansive trails and lakeside paths at Veterans Park
- Enjoy casual local dining and classic New Jersey pizza along the Klockner and Whitehorse commercial corridors
- Stroll through the floral displays and historic estate grounds at nearby Sayen House and Gardens.
- Explore modern art and landscaped walking paths at the world-renowned Grounds For Sculpture just minutes away.
Getting around Hamilton
Transit
- NJ Transit operates local bus route 607 connecting Yardville to Trenton Transit Center and Hamilton Marketplace. The Hamilton NJ Transit Rail Station on the Northeast Corridor line is a 10-to-15 minute drive away.
- NJ Transit operates local bus route 606 through the area, but rail access requires a 10-minute drive to the Hamilton Train Station on the Northeast Corridor line.
- NJ Transit bus routes (such as the 606 line) serve nearby commercial corridors, while the Hamilton Train Station on the Northeast Corridor line is roughly a 10-minute drive away for direct rail access to New York and Philadelphia.
Biking & trails
- There are no municipal bike-share programs in Yardville; cyclists ride on wide residential streets or connect to multi-use recreational paths in nearby township parks like Veterans Park.
- There is no local bike-share program, but multi-use recreational paths and bike connections are readily accessible inside nearby Mercer County Park.
Parking
- Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, with wide residential driveways, open street parking on residential lanes, and free surface lots at all commercial plazas.
- Parking is free and widely available across dedicated retail strip plazas, municipal park lots, and residential streets without metered zones.
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All Hamilton neighborhoods by safety score
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- Hamilton SquareHamiltonHamilton Square is an established historic and suburban enclave situated in eastern Hamilton Township. It features well-kept single-family homes…87Go
- YardvilleHamiltonYardville is a well-established, family-oriented suburban neighborhood in Mercer County characterized by single-family homes, leafy residential…87Go
- The Orchards (Hamilton)HamiltonThe Orchards is an established residential and retail area located within Hamilton Township, Mercer County. It features a mix of tidy subdivisions…86Go
- North CrosswicksHamiltonNorth Crosswicks is a quiet, tree-lined suburban community located in the southern portion of Hamilton Township near Crosswicks Creek. It primarily…85Go
- Yardville HeightsHamiltonYardville Heights is an attractive, mid-century suburban neighborhood situated in southern Mercer County. Characterized by well-kept single-family…85Go
- MercervilleHamiltonMercerville is an established, predominantly residential suburban community situated within Hamilton Township just east of Trenton. It features…84Go
- Nottingham (Hamilton)HamiltonNottingham is an established residential section of Hamilton Township characterized by post-war single-family homes, community schools, and…84Go
- Quaker GardensHamiltonQuaker Gardens is an established residential neighborhood in Hamilton Township, defined by mid-century single-family homes, tidy yards, and leafy…84Go
- Haines CornerHamiltonHaines Corner is a quiet, established suburban enclave in Mercer County featuring single-family homes, local strip plazas, and easy regional road…83Go
- Warner VillageHamiltonWarner Village is a traditional residential neighborhood in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, featuring single-family homes, manicured lawns, and quiet…81Go
- White HorseHamiltonWhite Horse is a mature suburban enclave in Mercer County characterized by mid-century single-family homes, neighborhood eateries, and commercial…81Go
- Hutchinson MillsHamiltonHutchinson Mills is an established suburban neighborhood in Hamilton Township characterized by single-family homes, quiet side streets, and nearby…80Go
- CrestonHamiltonCreston is a predominantly residential, established neighborhood in Hamilton Township, Mercer County. Characterized by modest single-family homes…76Go, stay aware
- East Trenton HeightsHamiltonEast Trenton Heights is a modest suburban enclave composed mostly of mid-century single-family homes, duplexes, and local neighborhood retail…74Go, stay aware
- Trenton GardensHamiltonTrenton Gardens is a mid-century suburban residential neighborhood tucked into western Hamilton Township near the Trenton border. It features quiet…74Go, stay aware
Hamilton safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Hamilton?
Yardville scores highest at 87/100, followed by Hamilton Square (87) and The Orchards (Hamilton) (86).
Is Hamilton safe to walk at night?
In the 12 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Hamilton areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Hamilton 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.