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It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 11 Monroe neighborhoods we score (average 92/100), 11 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
11
11 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 11
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 10 safest neighborhoods in Monroe
- 1Greenbriar at WhittinghamMonroeGreenbriar at Whittingham is a private, gated 55-plus master-planned community set around a scenic 9-hole golf course in Monroe Township. The…95Go
- 2Meadows at MonroeMonroeMeadows at Monroe is a modern, well-manicured residential enclave located in affluent Middlesex County. The neighborhood features spacious…94Go
- 3ConcordiaMonroeConcordia is a peaceful, age-restricted residential enclave located within Monroe Township in central New Jersey. Centered around an 18-hole golf…94Go
- 4ApplegarthMonroeApplegarth is a tranquil, semi-rural and master-planned residential section of Monroe Township, characterized by well-kept active adult communities…93Go
- 5OutcaltMonroeOutcalt is a peaceful, semi-rural residential enclave located in northern Monroe Township near the Helmetta and Spotswood borders. Characterized by…92Go
- 6ClearbrookMonroeClearbrook is a quiet, master-planned active adult community situated in the southern portion of Monroe Township, Middlesex County. It features…92Go
- 7Jamesburg GardensMonroeJamesburg Gardens is a peaceful residential neighborhood situated in Monroe Township directly adjacent to Jamesburg and Thompson Park. The area…91Go
- 8Gravel HillMonroeGravel Hill is a quiet, tree-lined residential section of Monroe Township in Middlesex County characterized by single-family homes, farmland, and…91Go
- 9RossmoorMonroeRossmoor is an established 55+ planned community in Middlesex County centered around an 18-hole golf course and manicured grounds. The neighborhood…91Go
- 10Spotswood ManorMonroeSpotswood Manor is a small, tranquil residential subdivision situated in northern Monroe Township near the borough of Spotswood. The neighborhood is…91Go
Use more caution: 10 lowest-scoring areas
Best things to do in Monroe
- Explore the walking paths, animal haven, and fishing pond at nearby Thompson Park
- Play a round of golf at nearby scenic courses like Forsgate Country Club or Concordia Golf Club
- Visit the nearby historic borough of Jamesburg for antiquing and dining
- Hike, birdwatch, and explore the wetlands trails throughout Jamesburg Park Conservation Area.
- Kayak or fish along the quiet shoreline of Helmetta Pond and Lake Manalapan.
- Book a tee time at one of the several championship golf courses located a short drive away in Monroe.
- Explore the walking trails, lake, and zoo at neighboring Thompson Park
- Visit Lake Manalapan for seasonal fishing and lakeside relaxation
Getting around Monroe
Transit
- Monroe Township provides local subsidized on-demand community shuttles for seniors, and NJ Transit operates commuter buses to NYC from nearby park-and-rides along Route 33 and the Applegarth Park & Ride, but personal vehicles are essential.
- Public transportation within the immediate development is non-existent; NJ Transit operates express commuter buses to New York City from nearby township park-and-rides, while the nearest NJ Transit rail stations (Princeton Junction and Jersey Avenue) are a 20- to 25-minute drive away.
- Public transit is very limited; Middlesex County Area Transit (MCAT) offers local shuttle services, but there is no direct rail station within walking distance. Commuters rely on NJ Transit bus routes along nearby corridors or drive to the Princeton Junction or Jersey Avenue rail stations.
Biking & trails
- There is no public bike-share program, but internal private roads are very safe for recreational cycling at low speeds. Regional road connections lack dedicated bike infrastructure.
- There is no bike-share program in the area; while the internal residential streets are safe for casual riding, surrounding county roads lack dedicated bike lanes.
Parking
- Ample free parking is available in designated guest spaces, private driveways, and the central clubhouse lot. Overnight visitor parking on private streets may require a pass from the gatehouse.
- Parking is effortless and free, with ample space in private driveways, multi-car garages, and open, unmetered residential street parking.
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All Monroe neighborhoods by safety score
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- Greenbriar at WhittinghamMonroeGreenbriar at Whittingham is a private, gated 55-plus master-planned community set around a scenic 9-hole golf course in Monroe Township. The…95Go
- ConcordiaMonroeConcordia is a peaceful, age-restricted residential enclave located within Monroe Township in central New Jersey. Centered around an 18-hole golf…94Go
- Meadows at MonroeMonroeMeadows at Monroe is a modern, well-manicured residential enclave located in affluent Middlesex County. The neighborhood features spacious…94Go
- ApplegarthMonroeApplegarth is a tranquil, semi-rural and master-planned residential section of Monroe Township, characterized by well-kept active adult communities…93Go
- ClearbrookMonroeClearbrook is a quiet, master-planned active adult community situated in the southern portion of Monroe Township, Middlesex County. It features…92Go
- OutcaltMonroeOutcalt is a peaceful, semi-rural residential enclave located in northern Monroe Township near the Helmetta and Spotswood borders. Characterized by…92Go
- Gravel HillMonroeGravel Hill is a quiet, tree-lined residential section of Monroe Township in Middlesex County characterized by single-family homes, farmland, and…91Go
- Jamesburg GardensMonroeJamesburg Gardens is a peaceful residential neighborhood situated in Monroe Township directly adjacent to Jamesburg and Thompson Park. The area…91Go
- RossmoorMonroeRossmoor is an established 55+ planned community in Middlesex County centered around an 18-hole golf course and manicured grounds. The neighborhood…91Go
- Spotswood ManorMonroeSpotswood Manor is a small, tranquil residential subdivision situated in northern Monroe Township near the borough of Spotswood. The neighborhood is…91Go
- Jamesburg (Monroe)MonroeJamesburg is a historic borough nestled within Monroe Township, centered around Lake Manalapan and Thompson Park. It features a quaint downtown…85Go
Monroe safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Monroe?
Greenbriar at Whittingham scores highest at 95/100, followed by Meadows at Monroe (94) and Concordia (94).
Is Monroe safe to walk at night?
In the 11 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.