Is Nixon safe?
Edison, New Jersey · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Nixon as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Nixon
“Go. Nixon is a quiet, well-established suburban section of Edison with very low violent crime and stable residential streets. Visitors will find a safe environment typical of suburban Central Jersey, though you will need a car to get around efficiently.”
About the area
Nixon is a residential enclave within Edison Township, characterized by single-family homes, tree-lined suburban roads, and proximity to Middlesex College. It offers peaceful residential living bounded by busy transit and retail corridors along Route 27 and Amboy Avenue.
- Suburban Residential
- Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Nixon
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 44/100
There is no municipal bike-share system in Edison, but cyclists can access the nearby 3.5-mile Middlesex Greenway trail in neighboring Metuchen and Woodbridge for off-road riding.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than state and national averages.
- Strong socioeconomic indicators with high median household incomes and low poverty levels.
- Stable housing inventory dominated by owner-occupied single-family homes.
- Quick access to regional healthcare networks and emergency municipal services.
Cons
- Car-dependent infrastructure with limited continuous sidewalks on secondary roads.
- Occasional property crimes such as opportunistic vehicle break-ins and package theft.
- High vehicle traffic and congestion along border corridors like Route 27 and Woodbridge Avenue.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the residential streets of Nixon, with only occasional individuals seen near major arterial highway plazas or regional train depots.
What Nixon is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with local school buses, commuters, and residents walking dogs with zero safety concerns.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet across residential blocks, with standard traffic flow along major bordering avenues.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued suburban atmosphere with safe foot travel around neighborhoods and active local takeout spots.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and minimal street activity; exceptionally quiet and generally very safe.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by NJ Transit, with local bus lines like the 810 and 814 serving nearby corridors; the nearest rail hubs are the Edison and Metuchen Stations on the Northeast Corridor line, roughly a 5-to-10-minute drive away.
Parking is straightforward and stress-free, with abundant free curbside parking along residential streets and dedicated private surface lots for local strip malls and businesses.
Things to do in Nixon
- Catch an exhibition or public event on the nearby Middlesex College campus.
- Stroll or picnic at Papaianni Park, located just minutes away in central Edison.
- Explore the local dining along Route 27 featuring diverse South Asian and American eateries.
Local favorites
- Skylark Diner & Lounge · Diner · 4.2★ (3200)An upscale, retro-modern diner serving diverse comfort classics and cocktails.
- Loui G's Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.6★ (480)Neighborhood pizzeria known for thin-crust specialty pies, subs, and Italian staples.
- Tastee Sub Shop · Sub Shop · 4.7★ (2100)Legendary nearby counter-serve deli celebrated for classic cold and hot submarine sandwiches.
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Common questions about Nixon
Is Nixon safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Nixon a good place to live?
On safety, Nixon scores 84/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Nixon?
Walk score 48/100 and bike score 44/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Nixon are safer?
Robinvale (91), Lahiere (88), Greensand (85) score higher nearby.
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