Belleville, New Jersey · ZIP 07109

Belleville — ZIP 07109

Belleville (07109) scores 40/100 — Below Average for New Jersey. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $527K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share11%

Property crime share89%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index57/100

Avg math proficiency24%

Avg reading proficiency44%

Schools nearby10

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index53/100

Typical home value$527K

Median rent$2,269/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$527K

Median Rent

$2,269/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

16,343

Violent Crime

2,732

Property Crime

13,611

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Essex County, New Jersey (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Belleville PS10	PK–06	164	47%	67%
Belleville PS9	KG–06	138	37%	62%
Belleville PS5	PK–06	362	29%	53%
Belleville PS3	KG–06	334	27%	42%
Belleville PS7	PK–06	425	26%	40%
Belleville Middle School	07–08	685	14%	35%
Belleville PS4	PK–06	438	12%	37%
Belleville High School	09–12	1,590	11%	34%
Belleville PS8	PK–06	505	9%	30%
Hornblower Early Childhood Center	PK–PK	245	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

37,785

Median Income

$90K

Homeownership

56%

Median Age

42.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 07109 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 07109 has a school score of 57/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 07109 is approximately $527K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 07109 in Belleville has an overall NeighborScore of 40/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.