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Safest Neighborhoods in Middlesex County, NJ

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    Cranbury

    Cranbury, NJ, is a historic township with Revolutionary War roots. It hosts community events and features 18th and 19th-century homes. Cranbury School and Princeton High School are highly rated. Village Park is a local attraction.

    • Average Value

      $1.04M

    • List Price

      $81K - $1.2M

    • For Sale

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      5 Listings

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    Metuchen

    Metuchen, NJ, features a vibrant downtown with diverse dining. The suburb has highly rated schools, including Metuchen High School. Residents enjoy parks, the Middlesex Greenway, and a 40-minute train commute to Manhattan.

    • Average Value

      $813K

    • List Price

      $172K - $2.9M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      10 Listings

    Metuchen
  • Plainsboro

    Plainsboro

    • Average Value

      $725K

    • List Price

      $135K - $3.4M

    • For Sale

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      23 Listings

    Plainsboro
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    Edison

    Edison, NJ combines suburban living with rail access to Newark and NYC. Papaianni Park features a lake, sports courts, and playgrounds. The area has highly rated schools and shopping options along Lincoln Highway and U.S. Route 1.

    • Average Value

      $719K

    • List Price

      $159K - $3.5M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      83 Listings

    Edison
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    Monroe Township

    Monroe Township, NJ, 18 miles from New Brunswick, features Thompson Park with hiking trails. It hosts an annual Fall Festival. Barkley Brook Elementary and Monroe Township High School are highly rated.

    • Average Value

      $677K

    • List Price

      $136K - $2.1M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      64 Listings

    Monroe Township
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    Colonia

    Colonia, NJ is a small community where homes often stay within families. The Woodbridge Township School District is highly rated. Residents enjoy Merrill Park and Colonia Country Club, with easy access to Newark and Manhattan.

    • Average Value

      $666K

    • List Price

      $121K - $8M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      17 Listings

    Colonia
  • Old Bridge Township

    Old Bridge Township

    • Average Value

      $653K

    • List Price

      $131K - $3.6M

    • For Sale

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      50 Listings

    Old Bridge Township
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    Piscataway

    Piscataway, NJ, a historic township near NYC, offers a spacious feel with Johnson Park's colonial village and Rutgers campuses. It features the highly rated Piscataway High School and Centennial Square for shopping.

    • Average Value

      $609K

    • List Price

      $111K - $5M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      41 Listings

    Piscataway
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    South Plainfield

    South Plainfield, NJ, a former factory town 40 miles from Manhattan, has a small-town feel. It features Spring Lake Park, a 130-acre recreational area, and New Jersey's only dedicated curling facility. Schools are highly rated.

    • Average Value

      $602K

    • List Price

      $155K - $3.3M

    • For Sale

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      36 Listings

    South Plainfield
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    Milltown

    Milltown, NJ, combines industrial heritage with modern amenities. Historic worker housing and converted factory lofts line streets near Mill Pond and Crabiel parks. Local shopping and dining options complement the town's charm.

    • Average Value

      $581K

    • List Price

      $203K - $4.5M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      7 Listings

    Milltown
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    North Brunswick

    North Brunswick, NJ, offers suburban living with easy commutes to major cities. It features diverse housing, Farrington Lake, community parks, and shopping centers. The township has highly rated schools and highway access.

    • Average Value

      $565K

    • List Price

      $97K - $4.5M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      30 Listings

    North Brunswick
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    Sayreville

    Sayreville, NJ, a riverside borough with NYC access, features Kennedy Park and Ken Buchanan Riverfront Park. The Sayreville School District is highly rated, and the Jon Bon Jovi Performing Arts Center is a notable landmark.

    • Average Value

      $562K

    • List Price

      $171K - $3M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      42 Listings

    Sayreville
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    Spotswood

    Spotswood, NJ, 40 miles from NYC, has Duhernal Lake and Main Street shops. The area includes highly rated schools like Spotswood Public School District and Spotswood High School. Nearby Thompson Park offers outdoor recreation.

    • Average Value

      $548K

    • List Price

      $121K - $712K

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      5 Listings

    Spotswood
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    Middlesex

    Middlesex, NJ, is a charming Raritan Valley suburb with vintage homes and diverse restaurants. The borough features local parks and baseball fields. Commuters benefit from convenient access to New York City and New Brunswick.

    • Average Value

      $539K

    • List Price

      $118K - $3.2M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      16 Listings

    Middlesex
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    South River

    South River, NJ, is a diverse small town with multicultural eateries along Main Street. Established single-family homes dominate. Residents enjoy parks by the South River and have easy access to Route 18 for shopping.

    • Average Value

      $533K

    • List Price

      $200K - $2.5M

    • For Sale

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      13 Listings

    South River
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    Iselin

    Iselin, NJ, a diverse suburb 35 miles from NYC, features South Asian businesses on Oak Tree Road. Woodbridge Township schools are highly rated. Residents enjoy Merrill Park and easy Manhattan access via NJ Transit.

    • Average Value

      $529K

    • List Price

      $157K - $8.9M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      17 Listings

    Iselin
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    Fords

    Fords, NJ, a Woodbridge Township town, offers easy commutes to NYC via I-95 and Garden State Parkway. Fords Park features pickleball courts and fishing. The Woodbridge Community Center hosts ice skating and Senior Olympics events.

    • Average Value

      $504K

    • List Price

      $101K - $3.5M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      12 Listings

    Fords
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    Jamesburg

    Jamesburg, NJ is a small borough with a strong community spirit. It hosts annual events and is served by highly-rated Monroe High. Thompson Park offers outdoor activities, while downtown provides dining and essential services.

    • Average Value

      $480K

    • List Price

      $68K - $2M

    • For Sale

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      2 Listings

    Jamesburg
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    Woodbridge

    Woodbridge, NJ blends suburban and small-town vibes across 10 communities. Excellent NYC commuter access via train. Merrill Park spans 180 acres. Oak Tree Road offers high-end Asian retail. The township has highly rated schools.

    • Average Value

      $467K

    • List Price

      $115K - $2.1M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      17 Listings

    Woodbridge
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    Helmetta

    Helmetta, NJ, offers small-town charm with the old snuff mill turned into apartments. Residents enjoy Jamesburg Park Conservation Area and Helmetta Lake Park. Spotswood High School offers quality education and small class sizes.

    • Average Value

      $451K

    • List Price

      $129K - $1.1M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      3 Listings

    Helmetta
  • South Brunswick

    South Brunswick

    South Brunswick began as a farming community in the late 1700s, drawing settlers for the fertile soils and favorable growing conditions that earned New Jersey its nickname, the Garden State. Today, the township is suburban rather than agrarian, though it maintains the old pastoral vibe with acres of preserved fields and forests between pockets of

    • Average Value

      $716K

    • List Price

      $137K - $1.5M

    • For Sale

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      28 Listings

    South Brunswick
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    East Brunswick

    East Brunswick, NJ, boasts highly rated schools and diverse housing. This suburban township features Bicentennial Park on Farrington Lake and Brunswick Square Mall. It provides convenient access to New York City for commuters.

    • Average Value

      $656K

    • List Price

      $149K - $4.9M

    • For Sale

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      44 Listings

    East Brunswick
  • Port Reading

    Port Reading

    Port Reading, NJ is evolving from industrial to residential. This quiet area near NYC offers parks and diverse dining. With lower crime risk than the national average and easy Turnpike access, it's becoming a modern suburb.

    • Average Value

      $526K

    • List Price

      $267K - $865K

    • For Sale

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      3 Listings

    Port Reading
  • Sewaren

    Sewaren

    Sewaren, NJ, a commuter hub near NYC, features waterfront parks and new housing. With lower crime risk than average, it offers NJ Transit access and local eateries. A ferry service is planned to enhance commuting options.

    • Average Value

      $505K

    • List Price

      $91K - $692K

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      3 Listings

    Sewaren