Freehold, New Jersey · ZIP 07728

Freehold — ZIP 07728

Freehold (07728) scores 66/100 — Fair for New Jersey. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $655K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share16%

Property crime share84%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index67/100

Avg math proficiency43%

Avg reading proficiency54%

Schools nearby15

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index48/100

Typical home value$655K

Median rent$2,911/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

$655K

Median Rent

$2,911/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 13 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

7,120

Violent Crime

716

Property Crime

6,404

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Monmouth 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
Marshall W. Errickson School	KG–05	464	62%	62%
Joseph J Catena School	KG–05	445	58%	61%
Laura Donovan School	KG–05	441	57%	63%
West Freehold School	PK–05	447	56%	61%
Dwight D. Eisenhower School	06–08	582	50%	68%
C. Richard Applegate School	KG–05	358	47%	52%
Clifton T. Barkalow School	06–08	574	43%	64%
Memorial Elementary School	KG–05	414	41%	42%
Freehold Township High School	09–12	1,813	34%	54%
Freehold Borough High School	09–12	1,376	29%	50%
Park Avenue Elementary School	03–05	463	24%	40%
Freehold Intermediate School	06–08	498	18%	36%
Freehold Learning Center	PK–03	562	Not reported	Not reported
Adelphia Early Learning Center	PK–PK	357	Not reported	Not reported
Early Childhood Learning Center	PK–PK	95	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

56,623

Median Income

$114K

Homeownership

79%

Median Age

41.7 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 07728 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 07728 has a school score of 67/100. 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 07728 is approximately $655K. 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 07728 in Freehold has an overall NeighborScore of 66/100. 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.