Cities / New Jersey / Middletown
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 15 Middletown neighborhoods we score (average 92/100), 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
92
Go
Neighborhoods scored
15
15 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 15
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 10 safest neighborhoods in Middletown
- 1LocustMiddletownLocust is a prestigious, historic section of Middletown Township perched along the north bank of the Navesink River. Characterized by expansive…96Go
- 2The Village at Chapel HillMiddletownThe Village at Chapel Hill is a quiet, manicured residential townhouse development and commercial corridor located along Route 35 in Monmouth County…94Go
- 3Fort HancockMiddletownLocated within Gateway National Recreation Area, Fort Hancock is a preserved coastal military outpost featuring Officers' Row, historic artillery…94Go
- 4New MonmouthMiddletownNew Monmouth is a leafy, residential section of Middletown Township in northern Monmouth County, New Jersey. It features established single-family…94Go
- 5Tallwood On-The-GreenMiddletownTallwood On-The-Green is a quiet townhome and condominium enclave nestled in the northern section of Middletown, Monmouth County. The development…93Go
- 6Cotton RidgeMiddletownCotton Ridge is a secluded, upscale residential enclave in Middletown, New Jersey, characterized by well-manicured single-family homes, mature tree…93Go
- 7BelfordMiddletownBelford is a quiet, maritime-influenced suburban community situated along the Raritan Bay in Monmouth County. Known for its working fishing port…93Go
- 8Willett AcresMiddletownWillett Acres is a quiet, tree-lined suburban neighborhood in Middletown, Monmouth County, featuring well-kept single-family homes on spacious lots…93Go
- 9Oak Hill (Middletown)MiddletownOak Hill is an affluent, residential section of Middletown Township in Monmouth County, known for its spacious single-family homes and proximity to…93Go
- 10Red Hill (Middletown)MiddletownRed Hill is an established suburban neighborhood in Middletown Township, New Jersey, characterized by single-family homes, rolling topography, and…92Go
Use more caution: 10 lowest-scoring areas
- 1North MiddletownMiddletown84Go
- 2LeonardoMiddletown89Go
- 3Fairview (Middletown)Middletown90Go
- 4Town BrookMiddletown91Go
- 5Harmony (Middletown)Middletown92Go
- 6Red Hill (Middletown)Middletown92Go
- 7Oak Hill (Middletown)Middletown93Go
- 8Willett AcresMiddletown93Go
- 9BelfordMiddletown93Go
- 10Cotton RidgeMiddletown93Go
Best things to do in Middletown
- Explore the walking trails and fossil beds at nearby Poricy Park Nature Center
- Browse the boutiques and dining options along the Route 35 retail corridor
- Take a short drive to Sandy Hook National Gateway Recreation Area for ocean beaches and hiking
- Tour the 54 acres of botanical displays, rose grounds, and greenhouses at nearby Deep Cut Gardens.
- Hike the wooded multi-use nature trails and view historic estates at Huber Woods Park.
- Take a short drive to Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area for ocean beaches and historic forts.
- Explore the wooded trails and scenic Navesink River overlooks at Huber Woods Park
- Kayak or paddleboard along the sheltered waters of the Navesink and Shrewsbury River estuaries
Getting around Middletown
Transit
- Public transit is virtually nonexistent directly within Locust. NJ Transit rail service is available approximately 4 miles west at Red Bank Station on the North Jersey Coast Line, while SeaStreak Ferry operates commuter ferries to NYC from nearby Highlands and Atlantic Highlands.
- NJ Transit operates local bus route 817 along Route 35, while the Middletown NJ Transit rail station on the North Jersey Coast Line is roughly a 10-minute drive away for commuter service to New York City.
- Public transit is seasonal; Seastreak operates summer weekend ferry service directly from Manhattan to Sandy Hook. Year-round access relies on NJ Transit Bus 834 stopping across the bridge in Highlands.
Biking & trails
- No bike-share programs exist in Locust; experienced road cyclists frequently ride Locust Point Road and Navesink River Road, but must share narrow, shoulderless lanes with motor vehicles.
- There are no public bike-share systems, and while quiet internal subdivision loops are safe for casual riding, cycling on busy thoroughfares like Route 35 is not recommended.
Parking
- Free and ample parking is available at public park lots such as Huber Woods. Street parking is restricted or unsafe along narrow, winding rural lanes lacking paved shoulders.
- Parking is completely free and effortless, utilizing assigned resident spots, guest bays, and large open retail strip mall lots.
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All Middletown neighborhoods by safety score
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- LocustMiddletownLocust is a prestigious, historic section of Middletown Township perched along the north bank of the Navesink River. Characterized by expansive…96Go
- Fort HancockMiddletownLocated within Gateway National Recreation Area, Fort Hancock is a preserved coastal military outpost featuring Officers' Row, historic artillery…94Go
- New MonmouthMiddletownNew Monmouth is a leafy, residential section of Middletown Township in northern Monmouth County, New Jersey. It features established single-family…94Go
- The Village at Chapel HillMiddletownThe Village at Chapel Hill is a quiet, manicured residential townhouse development and commercial corridor located along Route 35 in Monmouth County…94Go
- BelfordMiddletownBelford is a quiet, maritime-influenced suburban community situated along the Raritan Bay in Monmouth County. Known for its working fishing port…93Go
- Cotton RidgeMiddletownCotton Ridge is a secluded, upscale residential enclave in Middletown, New Jersey, characterized by well-manicured single-family homes, mature tree…93Go
- Oak Hill (Middletown)MiddletownOak Hill is an affluent, residential section of Middletown Township in Monmouth County, known for its spacious single-family homes and proximity to…93Go
- Tallwood On-The-GreenMiddletownTallwood On-The-Green is a quiet townhome and condominium enclave nestled in the northern section of Middletown, Monmouth County. The development…93Go
- Willett AcresMiddletownWillett Acres is a quiet, tree-lined suburban neighborhood in Middletown, Monmouth County, featuring well-kept single-family homes on spacious lots…93Go
- Harmony (Middletown)MiddletownHarmony is a leafy, residential enclave in northern Middletown Township defined by single-family homes, local parks, and proximity to the Raritan Bay…92Go
- Red Hill (Middletown)MiddletownRed Hill is an established suburban neighborhood in Middletown Township, New Jersey, characterized by single-family homes, rolling topography, and…92Go
- Town BrookMiddletownTown Brook is a peaceful, well-manicured residential and townhome neighborhood situated within Middletown Township. It is characterized by quiet…91Go
- Fairview (Middletown)MiddletownFairview is an established suburban neighborhood located in southern Middletown Township near the Navesink River and Route 35 corridor. It is…90Go
- LeonardoMiddletownLeonardo is an unincorporated coastal community within Middletown Township, situated along Sandy Hook Bay. It features a mix of modest beach…89Go
- North MiddletownMiddletownSituated along the Raritan Bay in northern Monmouth County, North Middletown is a suburban coastal neighborhood characterized by quiet residential…84Go
Middletown safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Middletown?
Locust scores highest at 96/100, followed by The Village at Chapel Hill (94) and Fort Hancock (94).
Is Middletown safe to walk at night?
In the 15 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Middletown areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Middletown 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.