Is Red Hill (Middletown) safe?
Middletown, New Jersey · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Red Hill (Middletown) as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Red Hill (Middletown)
“Go. Red Hill is an exceptionally safe, affluent residential enclave in Middletown known for quiet, wooded streets and expansive properties. Visitors face virtually no violent crime risks, though having a personal vehicle is essential to get around.”
About the area
Red Hill is an established suburban neighborhood in Middletown Township, New Jersey, characterized by single-family homes, rolling topography, and nearby nature preserves like Poricy Park. It offers a peaceful retreat close to the Garden State Parkway and Monmouth County's coastal attractions.
- Affluent Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Tranquil & Leafy
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Red Hill (Middletown)
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 26/100
No bike-share programs exist and road shoulders are often narrow, though recreational road cycling is popular and trail riding is accessible at nearby Thompson and Poricy Parks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Virtually non-existent violent crime rates in one of New Jersey's safest townships.
- Affluent economic foundation with median household incomes well over $140,000 and high owner occupancy.
- Direct access to open green space, historical sites, and nature preserves like Poricy Park.
Cons
- Nearly completely car-dependent with minimal sidewalk infrastructure on connecting corridors.
- Occasional opportunistic suburban property crime such as overnight vehicle break-ins.
- Almost no walkable commercial, retail, or dining options within the immediate neighborhood.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not an issue in Red Hill, with no encampments or panhandling present in the area.
What Red Hill (Middletown) is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe, with light commuter traffic and residents walking dogs through interior subdivision streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and pleasant with negligible foot traffic and safe conditions throughout residential areas and parks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful and secure, though street lighting is limited on winding secondary roads.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and safe from personal crime, though dark roads require careful driving.
Transit, parking and getting around
Direct public transit is limited in the residential interior, but NJ Transit operates rail service on the North Jersey Coast Line at the nearby Middletown station, roughly a 7-minute drive away.
Parking is completely hassle-free with ample private driveways and unrestricted on-street parking across all residential streets.
Things to do in Red Hill (Middletown)
- Hunt for prehistoric marine fossils and hike wooded nature trails at Poricy Park.
- Explore the historic grounds and 18th-century architecture of the Joseph Murray Farmhouse.
- Take a scenic driving or cycling tour through the rolling horse farms and wooded lanes of Monmouth County.
Local favorites
- Poricy Park Nature Center · Nature Preserve · 4.7★ (280)Historic 250-acre nature preserve featuring walking trails, wildlife habitats, and a renowned Cretaceous fossil bed.
- Gianna's Pizzeria & Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (340)Family-run local strip-mall staple serving classic New Jersey-style thin-crust pizza and traditional Italian pasta.
- Crown Palace · Chinese Restaurant · 4.3★ (920)Longstanding local favorite known for authentic dim sum and broad Cantonese banquet menus nearby on Route 35.
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Common questions about Red Hill (Middletown)
Is Red Hill (Middletown) safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Red Hill (Middletown) a good place to live?
On safety, Red Hill (Middletown) scores 92/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Red Hill (Middletown)?
Walk score 14/100 and bike score 26/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Red Hill (Middletown) are safer?
New Monmouth (94), The Village at Chapel Hill (94), Oak Hill (Middletown) (93) score higher nearby.
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