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Budd Lake, New Jersey · ZIP 07828

Budd Lake — ZIP 07828

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Budd Lake (07828) scores 79/100 — Good for New Jersey. Safety: Lower 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 $568K.

79OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share6%
Property crime share94%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index62/100
Avg math proficiency52%
Avg reading proficiency63%
Schools nearby3

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index51/100
Typical home value$568K
Median rent$2,234/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

$568K

Median Rent

$2,234/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 20 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,619

Violent Crime

163

Property Crime

2,456

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Morris 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
Chester M. Stephens Elementary SchoolKG–05696
55%
61%
Sandshore Rd. Elementary SchoolKG–05409
55%
62%
Mount Olive Middle School06–081,137
45%
66%

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.

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Demographics

Population

14,723

Median Income

$103K

Homeownership

55%

Median Age

37.4 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 07828 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. 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 07828 has a school score of 62/100. 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 07828 is approximately $568K. 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 07828 in Budd Lake has an overall NeighborScore of 79/100. 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.