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It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 7 Piscataway neighborhoods we score (average 85/100), 7 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
7
7 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 7
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 7 safest neighborhoods in Piscataway
- 1Society Hill (Piscataway)PiscatawaySociety Hill is a well-maintained, landscaped residential development in Piscataway located close to Rutgers University's Busch Campus and Johnson…88Go
- 2FieldvillePiscatawayFieldville is a peaceful, mostly residential and light-commercial enclave in Piscataway bordered by the Raritan River corridor and Centennial Avenue…86Go
- 3New Market (Piscataway)PiscatawayNew Market is one of Piscataway's historic suburban enclaves, centered around New Market Pond and leafy residential subdivisions. It features modest…85Go
- 4North SteltonPiscatawayNorth Stelton is a calm, established residential neighborhood in southeastern Piscataway bordered by active commercial corridors along Stelton Road…85Go
- 5RandolphvillePiscatawayRandolphville is a quiet, tree-lined residential enclave in Piscataway adjacent to Rutgers University facilities and local corporate corridors. It…85Go
- 6PossumtownPiscatawayPossumtown is an unincorporated suburban section of Piscataway situated between Interstate 287 and the Raritan River. The neighborhood features a mix…84Go
- 7Newtown (Piscataway)PiscatawayNewtown is a residential community located in Piscataway Township along the Raritan River corridor. The neighborhood is characterized by…83Go
Best things to do in Piscataway
- Walk, fish, or relax around the scenic waters of New Market Pond and adjacent park spaces
- Visit the nearby historic Road Hall and Columbus Park for tennis, playgrounds, and sports fields
- Explore diverse regional dining options along Washington Avenue and Stelton Road
- Take a walk or jog along the paved internal trails and landscaped common grounds
- Cross over to nearby Johnson Park along the Raritan River for sports fields, picnic groves, and a small animal haven
- Visit Rutgers Busch Campus and the nearby SHI Stadium for collegiate sporting events
- Walk the shaded trails and sports fields at nearby Columbus Park
- Explore diverse culinary dining and specialty grocery markets along Stelton Road
Getting around Piscataway
Transit
- NJ Transit bus routes (such as the 811 and 815) operate along nearby thoroughfares like Centennial Avenue and River Road, but the nearest rail hubs are the Dunellen or New Brunswick NJ Transit stations, both about a 10-15 minute drive away.
- Public transit is managed by NJ Transit, with local bus routes 114 and 811 operating along nearby corridors. The nearest rail hub is the Dunellen or Bound Brook NJ Transit station approximately 3 to 4 miles away.
- NJ Transit bus routes 819 and 114 provide service connecting through the area to Metuchen, Plainfield, and Dunellen. The nearest commuter rail is the Dunellen NJ Transit Station on the Raritan Valley Line, located approximately 1.5 to 2 miles north.
Biking & trails
- There are no public bike-share stations in the complex, but cyclists can easily connect to the Raritan River Greenway trails accessible through adjacent Johnson Park.
- There are no municipal bike-share stations in Fieldville, but cyclists have convenient access to the nearby multi-use paths in Johnson Park and the D&R Canal Trail network along the river.
Parking
- Parking is readily available throughout the development, with assigned spaces, private driveways, and designated visitor spots; no metered parking exists in this residential community.
- Parking is exceptionally easy with abundant free street parking in residential zones and ample private lot parking at all local strip centers and businesses.
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All Piscataway neighborhoods by safety score
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- Society Hill (Piscataway)PiscatawaySociety Hill is a well-maintained, landscaped residential development in Piscataway located close to Rutgers University's Busch Campus and Johnson…88Go
- FieldvillePiscatawayFieldville is a peaceful, mostly residential and light-commercial enclave in Piscataway bordered by the Raritan River corridor and Centennial Avenue…86Go
- New Market (Piscataway)PiscatawayNew Market is one of Piscataway's historic suburban enclaves, centered around New Market Pond and leafy residential subdivisions. It features modest…85Go
- North SteltonPiscatawayNorth Stelton is a calm, established residential neighborhood in southeastern Piscataway bordered by active commercial corridors along Stelton Road…85Go
- RandolphvillePiscatawayRandolphville is a quiet, tree-lined residential enclave in Piscataway adjacent to Rutgers University facilities and local corporate corridors. It…85Go
- PossumtownPiscatawayPossumtown is an unincorporated suburban section of Piscataway situated between Interstate 287 and the Raritan River. The neighborhood features a mix…84Go
- Newtown (Piscataway)PiscatawayNewtown is a residential community located in Piscataway Township along the Raritan River corridor. The neighborhood is characterized by…83Go
Piscataway safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Piscataway?
Society Hill (Piscataway) scores highest at 88/100, followed by Fieldville (86) and New Market (Piscataway) (85).
Is Piscataway safe to walk at night?
In the 7 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Piscataway areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Piscataway 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.