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Edison, New Jersey · ZIP 08817

Edison — ZIP 08817

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Edison (08817) scores 55/100 — Fair for Edison. 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 $574K.

55OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share13%
Property crime share87%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index66/100
Avg math proficiency42%
Avg reading proficiency54%
Schools nearby8

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index53/100
Typical home value$574K
Median rent$2,669/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

$574K

Median Rent

$2,669/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

9,827

Violent Crime

1,306

Property Crime

8,521

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Middlesex 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
Lincoln Elementary SchoolKG–05946
66%
68%
John Marshall Elementary SchoolKG–05762
60%
59%
Washington Elementary SchoolKG–05630
46%
53%
Benjamin Franklin Elementary SchoolKG–05619
39%
50%
Thomas Jefferson Middle School06–08954
35%
50%
Lindeneau Elementary SchoolKG–05446
28%
41%
Edison High School09–122,393
23%
56%
Edison Early Learning CenterPK–KG52Not reportedNot 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

47,924

Median Income

$111K

Homeownership

54%

Median Age

38.5 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 08817 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 08817 has a school score of 66/100. 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 08817 is approximately $574K. 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 08817 in Edison has an overall NeighborScore of 55/100. 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.