Cities / New Jersey / Hillsborough
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 8 Hillsborough neighborhoods we score (average 93/100), 8 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
93
Go
Neighborhoods scored
8
8 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 8
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 8 safest neighborhoods in Hillsborough
- 1Woods TavernHillsboroughWoods Tavern is a historic rural-suburban crossroads neighborhood located along Amwell Road in Hillsborough Township. It features spacious…94Go
- 2FrankfortHillsboroughFrankfort is a scenic, residential and semi-rural neighborhood located within Hillsborough Township in Somerset County. It features rolling farmland…94Go
- 3Hamilton (Hillsborough)HillsboroughHamilton and the surrounding neighborhoods in Hillsborough comprise an expansive, leafy suburban community characterized by spacious single-family…93Go
- 4NeshanicHillsboroughNeshanic is a historic rural-suburban community situated along the scenic South Branch Raritan River in Somerset County. It features rolling…93Go
- 5Bloomingdale (Hillsborough)HillsboroughBloomingdale is a quiet residential and commercial pocket situated in Hillsborough Township, Somerset County. It features well-kept housing…93Go
- 6PleasantviewHillsboroughPleasantview is a well-kept residential neighborhood in Somerset County characterized by single-family homes, mature trees, and cul-de-sacs. It sits…93Go
- 7Royce ValleyHillsboroughRoyce Valley is a quiet residential enclave nestled in Hillsborough Township, featuring spacious single-family homes, leafy suburban streets, and…92Go
- 8FlagtownHillsboroughFlagtown is a historic, unincorporated community located in Hillsborough Township, Somerset County, characterized by single-family homes, open…91Go
Best things to do in Hillsborough
- Explore the hiking trails and rugged boulder fields at nearby Sourland Mountain Preserve
- Tour the historic landscapes and ecological exhibits at Duke Farms just north of the area
- Enjoy seasonal picking and fresh local produce at nearby family-run farmstands
- Explore nature trails and birdwatching at the nearby Sourland Mountain Preserve
- Pick seasonal produce and enjoy family activities at local Hillsborough farms like Norz Hill Farm
- Tour Duke Farms nearby for extensive paved biking trails and environmental exhibits
- Walk or bike through the extensive nature trails and gardens at nearby Duke Farms
- Hike and birdwatch through the rugged terrain of the Sourland Mountain Preserve
Getting around Hillsborough
Transit
- Public transit is very limited; NJ Transit operates commuter bus lines along Route 206, but the nearest passenger rail is the Raritan Valley Line at Somerville Station, approximately a 12-minute drive away.
- Public transit is virtually nonexistent directly in Frankfort; NJ Transit operates bus route 114 nearby on Route 206, and the closest commuter rail is the Raritan Valley Line at Somerville or Raritan stations, about a 15-minute drive away.
- Public transit is very limited within the immediate neighborhood; the nearest rail service is the NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line at the Somerville or Raritan stations, roughly a 10-to-15-minute drive away.
Biking & trails
- There is no local bike-share program, and while quiet neighborhood roads are suitable for recreational cycling, main thoroughfares like Amwell Road lack dedicated bike lanes.
- There are no municipal bike-share stations; cyclists frequently use country backroads and travel to Duke Farms or the D&R Canal Towpath for dedicated multi-use trails.
Parking
- Parking is abundant and free in private driveways and commercial parking plazas; street parking is generally unrestricted on residential side streets.
- Parking is completely effortless and free, with spacious private driveways, large commercial farm lots, and no metered zones or parking decks.
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All Hillsborough neighborhoods by safety score
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- FrankfortHillsboroughFrankfort is a scenic, residential and semi-rural neighborhood located within Hillsborough Township in Somerset County. It features rolling farmland…94Go
- Woods TavernHillsboroughWoods Tavern is a historic rural-suburban crossroads neighborhood located along Amwell Road in Hillsborough Township. It features spacious…94Go
- Bloomingdale (Hillsborough)HillsboroughBloomingdale is a quiet residential and commercial pocket situated in Hillsborough Township, Somerset County. It features well-kept housing…93Go
- Hamilton (Hillsborough)HillsboroughHamilton and the surrounding neighborhoods in Hillsborough comprise an expansive, leafy suburban community characterized by spacious single-family…93Go
- NeshanicHillsboroughNeshanic is a historic rural-suburban community situated along the scenic South Branch Raritan River in Somerset County. It features rolling…93Go
- PleasantviewHillsboroughPleasantview is a well-kept residential neighborhood in Somerset County characterized by single-family homes, mature trees, and cul-de-sacs. It sits…93Go
- Royce ValleyHillsboroughRoyce Valley is a quiet residential enclave nestled in Hillsborough Township, featuring spacious single-family homes, leafy suburban streets, and…92Go
- FlagtownHillsboroughFlagtown is a historic, unincorporated community located in Hillsborough Township, Somerset County, characterized by single-family homes, open…91Go
Hillsborough safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Hillsborough?
Woods Tavern scores highest at 94/100, followed by Frankfort (94) and Hamilton (Hillsborough) (93).
Is Hillsborough safe to walk at night?
In the 8 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Hillsborough areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Hillsborough 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.