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Is Marlboro, NJ safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 8 Marlboro neighborhoods we score (average 94/100), 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

94

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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 Marlboro

  1. 1Morganville (Marlboro)MarlboroMorganville is an unincorporated community situated in northern Marlboro Township, known for its spacious single-family subdivisions, manicured…94Go
  2. 2Marlboro PointeMarlboroMarlboro Pointe is an upscale, well-maintained residential enclave located in Marlboro Township, New Jersey. The area is characterized by spacious…94Go
  3. 3Marlboro ManorMarlboroMarlboro Manor is a classic suburban neighborhood in Marlboro Township, NJ, characterized by single-family homes, manicured lawns, and quiet…94Go
  4. 4RobertsvilleMarlboroRobertsville is a quiet, tree-lined suburban neighborhood located in Marlboro Township, Monmouth County. Characterized by spacious single-family…94Go
  5. 5Smocks CornersMarlboroSmocks Corners is a quiet, tree-lined suburban locality in Marlboro Township characterized by spacious single-family subdivisions, horse farms, and…93Go
  6. 6BellemontMarlboroBellemont is a tranquil subdivision of single-family homes and townhouses in Marlboro Township, Monmouth County. Characterized by well-manicured…93Go
  7. 7Ryan MeadowsMarlboroRyan Meadows is a quiet, family-oriented residential subdivision situated in Monmouth County's Marlboro Township. Characterized by spacious…93Go
  8. 8Monmouth Heights at MarlboroMarlboroMonmouth Heights at Marlboro is an established residential enclave of single-family homes and community swim facilities built primarily in the late…93Go

Best things to do in Marlboro

Getting around Marlboro

Transit

  • Public transit is managed by NJ Transit, with express commuter bus lines (such as the 139) running along US-9 to Manhattan; the nearest rail stations are Matawan-Aberdeen or Hazlet on the North Jersey Coast Line, roughly a 10-to-15 minute drive away.
  • Public transportation is operated by NJ Transit, offering commuter bus routes (such as the 139) along nearby Route 9 to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan. The nearest passenger rail hub is the Matawan-Aberdeen Station on the North Jersey Coast Line, located roughly a 10-to-15-minute drive north.
  • NJ Transit bus route 139 provides commuter service to Port Authority along nearby Route 9, but rail commuters must drive 10-15 minutes to the Aberdeen-Matawan station on the North Jersey Coast Line.

Biking & trails

  • There are no public bike-share systems, and cycling is mostly recreational within subdivisions due to lack of dedicated bike lanes on high-speed thoroughfares like Route 79.
  • There are no local bike-share stations, but quiet subdivision streets are well-suited for neighborhood cycling; the paved Henry Hudson Trail can be accessed a short drive away in nearby Matawan.

Parking

  • Parking is abundant and entirely free in massive private shopping center lots and on quiet residential side streets.
  • Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with private multi-car driveways, garages, and unrestricted free curbside parking along residential neighborhood streets.

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Marlboro safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Marlboro?

Morganville (Marlboro) scores highest at 94/100, followed by Marlboro Pointe (94) and Marlboro Manor (94).

Is Marlboro 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 Marlboro areas should visitors be careful in?

No area in our list falls below the yellow band.

How does VibeLoco score Marlboro 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.