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It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 4 Hazlet neighborhoods we score (average 88/100), 4 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
88
Go
Neighborhoods scored
4
4 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 4
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 4 safest neighborhoods in Hazlet
- 1North CentervilleHazletNorth Centerville is a quiet, tree-lined residential section in the northern tier of Hazlet Township near the Bayshore. Dominated by single-family…90Go
- 2Mechanicsville (Hazlet)HazletMechanicsville is a peaceful, established suburban neighborhood within Hazlet Township, featuring post-war single-family homes and local parks…89Go
- 3Van Marters CornerHazletVan Marters Corner is an established residential and commercial crossroads in northern Hazlet, New Jersey, situated close to Route 36 and the Raritan…87Go
- 4West KeansburgHazletWest Keansburg is a waterfront-adjacent residential section of Hazlet Township along the Raritan Bay watershed. Characterized by modest single-family…84Go
Best things to do in Hazlet
- Explore the athletic fields, walking paths, and community events at nearby Veterans Memorial Park.
- Shop for fresh local pies, produce, and seasonal greenhouse plants at Twin Pond Farm.
- Take a short drive to the Raritan Bay waterfront and Keyport Promenade for dining and waterside walks.
- Enjoy outdoor sports, walking paths, and the community center at Hazlet Veterans Park.
- Take a short drive to the Keyport Waterfront Promenade for scenic views across the Raritan Bay.
- Explore the nearby paved multi-use paths along sections of the Henry Hudson Trail.
- Explore the walking and biking paths at nearby Natco Park and surrounding wetlands
- Hop on the Henry Hudson Trail for a paved scenic bike ride across northern Monmouth County
Getting around Hazlet
Transit
- NJ Transit operates bus route 817 along the Route 36 corridor, while the Hazlet NJ Transit train station on the North Jersey Coast Line is located approximately two miles south, offering direct rail connections to Newark and New York Penn Station.
- NJ Transit operates the North Jersey Coast Line at the nearby Hazlet Station (roughly 1.5 miles away), connecting commuters directly to Newark and NYC Penn Station, alongside local NJ Transit bus route 817.
- NJ Transit operates the Hazlet Train Station on the North Jersey Coast Line approximately 2 miles southwest, providing direct rail connections to Newark and New York Penn Station. Local bus lines including the 817 route serve nearby highway corridors.
Biking & trails
- There is no public bike-share program available, but the nearby Henry Hudson Trail provides a scenic off-road paved greenway connecting Hazlet to neighboring Bayshore towns.
- There is no municipal bike-share program; cyclists generally share standard residential streets or connect to the nearby Henry Hudson Trail just north of the area.
Parking
- Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with ample free street parking in residential areas and expansive free surface lots serving all local shopping centers.
- Street parking is free, unrestricted, and readily available across residential streets, while commercial plazas along Route 35 offer vast, free surface lots.
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All Hazlet neighborhoods by safety score
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- North CentervilleHazletNorth Centerville is a quiet, tree-lined residential section in the northern tier of Hazlet Township near the Bayshore. Dominated by single-family…90Go
- Mechanicsville (Hazlet)HazletMechanicsville is a peaceful, established suburban neighborhood within Hazlet Township, featuring post-war single-family homes and local parks…89Go
- Van Marters CornerHazletVan Marters Corner is an established residential and commercial crossroads in northern Hazlet, New Jersey, situated close to Route 36 and the Raritan…87Go
- West KeansburgHazletWest Keansburg is a waterfront-adjacent residential section of Hazlet Township along the Raritan Bay watershed. Characterized by modest single-family…84Go
Hazlet safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Hazlet?
North Centerville scores highest at 90/100, followed by Mechanicsville (Hazlet) (89) and Van Marters Corner (87).
Is Hazlet safe to walk at night?
In the 4 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Hazlet areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Hazlet 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.