Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey · ZIP 08234

Egg Harbor Township — ZIP 08234

Egg Harbor Township (08234) scores 49/100 — 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 $415K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share10%

Property crime share90%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index54/100

Avg math proficiency26%

Avg reading proficiency32%

Schools nearby8

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index64/100

Typical home value$415K

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

$415K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

7,442

Violent Crime

990

Property Crime

6,452

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Atlantic 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
Swift-Slaybaugh Complex	PK–03	1,422	47%	33%
Egg Harbor Township High School	09–12	2,279	28%	36%
Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School	04–05	980	28%	39%
Alder Avenue Middle School	06–08	919	26%	37%
Fernwood Avenue Middle School	06–08	811	25%	48%
Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School	KG–03	677	24%	17%
Principle Academy Charter School	KG–06	434	7%	16%
Bargaintown Preschool	PK–PK	258	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

46,856

Median Income

$98K

Homeownership

85%

Median Age

41.3 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 08234 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 08234 has a school score of 54/100. 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 08234 is approximately $415K. 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 08234 in Egg Harbor Township has an overall NeighborScore of 49/100. 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.