Fort Lee, New Jersey · ZIP 07024

Fort Lee — ZIP 07024

Fort Lee (07024) scores 71/100 — Good for New Jersey. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $598K.

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share10%

Property crime share90%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index78/100

Avg math proficiency61%

Avg reading proficiency71%

Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index49/100

Typical home value$598K

Median rent$3,872/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: Oct 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$598K

Median Rent

$3,872/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

8,596

Violent Crime

682

Property Crime

7,914

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Bergen 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
School No. 1	KG–04	540	82%	82%
School No. 4	KG–04	377	67%	67%
School No. 3	PK–04	330	67%	72%
School No. 2	PK–04	362	62%	62%
Lewis F. Cole Middle School	05–08	1,227	58%	71%
Fort Lee High School	09–12	1,170	31%	71%

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

39,785

Median Income

$107K

Homeownership

56%

Median Age

46.7 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 07024 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. 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 07024 has a school score of 78/100. 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 07024 is approximately $598K. 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 07024 in Fort Lee has an overall NeighborScore of 71/100. 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.