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It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 5 Monroe neighborhoods we score (average 85/100), 5 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
85
Go
Neighborhoods scored
5
5 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 5
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 5 safest neighborhoods in Monroe
- 1Broad LaneMonroeBroad Lane is a residential thoroughfare in Monroe Township, Middlesex County, characterized by single-family homes, leafy suburban developments, and…91Go
- 2Cross Keys (Monroe)MonroeCross Keys is an unincorporated community situated in Monroe Township (Gloucester County), blending suburban developments with commercial corridors…85Go
- 3DownerMonroeDowner is an unincorporated, semi-rural enclave located within Monroe Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey. The area is defined by wooded…84Go
- 4RobannaMonroeRobanna is an unincorporated residential and commercial pocket located along the Black Horse Pike corridor in Monroe Township, Gloucester County. It…83Go
- 5Williamstown (Monroe)MonroeWilliamstown is the primary residential and commercial hub of Monroe Township in Gloucester County, defined by sprawling subdivisions, local parks…81Go
Best things to do in Monroe
- Explore nature trails and open fields at nearby Thompson Park in Monroe and Jamesburg
- Play a round of golf at Concordia Golf Club or nearby township courses
- Visit local farm stands and seasonal orchards across Monroe Township
- Walk or bike along the scenic Monroe Township Bikepath located just minutes away.
- Spend an afternoon hiking, kayaking, or birdwatching at nearby Scotland Run Park.
- Taste local South Jersey wines and relax by the lake at nearby Autumn Lake Winery.
- Walk or cycle along the scenic Monroe Township Bike Path, a paved rail-trail through local woodlands.
- Pick fresh seasonal produce and enjoy family activities at Mood's Farm Market.
Getting around Monroe
Transit
- Public transit along Broad Lane is virtually nonexistent; NJ Transit commuter buses (Routes 138/68) serve park-and-rides along Route 33 and Applegarth Road several miles away, and the nearest NJ Transit rail station is Princeton Junction or New Brunswick, roughly a 20-minute drive.
- Public transit is very limited; NJ Transit operates regional bus routes like the 313 and 400 along the Black Horse Pike corridor, but most residential areas require a car.
- Public transit options are minimal; NJ Transit operates select regional bus routes along the nearby Route 322 and Black Horse Pike corridors, but a personal vehicle is required for daily transit.
Biking & trails
- There is no bike-share program, and cycling on Broad Lane requires caution due to narrow shoulders and suburban vehicle speeds, though nearby Thompson Park offers dedicated multi-use trails.
- There are no municipal bike-share programs or dedicated bike lanes on major arterials like Tuckahoe Road, though the Monroe Township Bike Path provides recreation nearby.
Parking
- Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with ample private driveway space and unrestricted residential street parking in surrounding subdivisions.
- Parking is exceptionally easy and free across virtually all destinations, with vast surface parking lots at shopping centers and ample residential driveway space.
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All Monroe neighborhoods by safety score
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- Broad LaneMonroeBroad Lane is a residential thoroughfare in Monroe Township, Middlesex County, characterized by single-family homes, leafy suburban developments, and…91Go
- Cross Keys (Monroe)MonroeCross Keys is an unincorporated community situated in Monroe Township (Gloucester County), blending suburban developments with commercial corridors…85Go
- DownerMonroeDowner is an unincorporated, semi-rural enclave located within Monroe Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey. The area is defined by wooded…84Go
- RobannaMonroeRobanna is an unincorporated residential and commercial pocket located along the Black Horse Pike corridor in Monroe Township, Gloucester County. It…83Go
- Williamstown (Monroe)MonroeWilliamstown is the primary residential and commercial hub of Monroe Township in Gloucester County, defined by sprawling subdivisions, local parks…81Go
Monroe safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Monroe?
Broad Lane scores highest at 91/100, followed by Cross Keys (Monroe) (85) and Downer (84).
Is Monroe safe to walk at night?
In the 5 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Monroe areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Monroe 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.