Cities / New Jersey / North Brunswick
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 5 North Brunswick neighborhoods we score (average 81/100), 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
81
Go
Neighborhoods scored
5
5 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 4
- Go, stay aware: 1
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 5 safest neighborhoods in North Brunswick
- 1AdamsNorth BrunswickAdams is an established suburban neighborhood in North Brunswick Township, characterized by leafy residential subdivisions, townhouse communities…83Go
- 2Black Horse (North Brunswick)North BrunswickBlack Horse is an established enclave centered around Georges Road and Route 130 in North Brunswick Township. The area is defined by single-family…82Go
- 3Maple MeadeNorth BrunswickMaple Meade is a classic mid-century residential enclave in North Brunswick characterized by single-family homes, mature trees, and manicured lawns…82Go
- 4Red LionNorth BrunswickRed Lion is a leafy, residential area in North Brunswick situated close to Georges Road and Route 130. It features established single-family…82Go
- 5Berdines CornersNorth BrunswickSituated along the Route 27 corridor at the border of North Brunswick and New Brunswick, Berdines Corners is a lively commercial and residential area…78Go, stay aware
Best things to do in North Brunswick
- Visit North Brunswick Community Park nearby for walking trails, sports fields, and open green space.
- Explore the historic Georges Road corridor and dine at family-owned Italian and Latin eateries.
- Access shopping and entertainment at the nearby Main Street North Brunswick retail hub.
- Sample regional Turkish and Middle Eastern cuisine along the Route 27 retail strip.
- Shop for specialty produce and global pantry goods at local international markets.
- Take a short walk or drive south to relax at nearby North Brunswick Community Park.
- Stroll along the quiet, tree-lined residential streets
- Visit nearby North Brunswick Community Park for open green spaces and walking trails
Getting around North Brunswick
Transit
- NJ Transit bus routes (including the 814 and 818) serve main corridors, but most travel requires a car; the nearest passenger rail is the Jersey Avenue and New Brunswick NJ Transit stations about 3 to 4 miles away.
- NJ Transit bus routes (including the 814 and 138) serve Georges Road and Route 130. The nearest passenger rail is the New Brunswick NJ Transit station (Northeast Corridor Line), located roughly 4 miles north.
- NJ Transit bus routes (including the 811 and 814) run along nearby corridors like Georges Road, while the nearest rail connection is the New Brunswick NJ Transit rail station roughly 3 miles north.
Biking & trails
- There is no bike-share program available, and biking along major thoroughfares like Route 27 or Route 1 can be hazardous due to fast traffic and missing bike lanes, though interior residential streets are quiet for casual riding.
- There is no local municipal bike-share program, and dedicated bike lanes are absent on major arterials like Route 130, making cycling best suited for quiet interior residential roads.
Parking
- Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, with extensive private driveways, residential curbside parking, and large surface shopping center lots.
- Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, utilizing dedicated surface parking lots at shopping centers and ample free curbside street parking in residential developments.
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All North Brunswick neighborhoods by safety score
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- AdamsNorth BrunswickAdams is an established suburban neighborhood in North Brunswick Township, characterized by leafy residential subdivisions, townhouse communities…83Go
- Black Horse (North Brunswick)North BrunswickBlack Horse is an established enclave centered around Georges Road and Route 130 in North Brunswick Township. The area is defined by single-family…82Go
- Maple MeadeNorth BrunswickMaple Meade is a classic mid-century residential enclave in North Brunswick characterized by single-family homes, mature trees, and manicured lawns…82Go
- Red LionNorth BrunswickRed Lion is a leafy, residential area in North Brunswick situated close to Georges Road and Route 130. It features established single-family…82Go
- Berdines CornersNorth BrunswickSituated along the Route 27 corridor at the border of North Brunswick and New Brunswick, Berdines Corners is a lively commercial and residential area…78Go, stay aware
North Brunswick safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in North Brunswick?
Adams scores highest at 83/100, followed by Black Horse (North Brunswick) (82) and Maple Meade (82).
Is North Brunswick safe to walk at night?
In the 4 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which North Brunswick areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score North Brunswick 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.