Garfield, New Jersey · ZIP 07026

Garfield — ZIP 07026

Garfield (07026) scores 53/100 — Fair for New Jersey. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate 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 $595K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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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 index62/100

Avg math proficiency35%

Avg reading proficiency47%

Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index48/100

Typical home value$595K

Median rent$2,409/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

$595K

Median Rent

$2,409/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 5 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
James Madison School #10	PK–05	280	62%	67%
Washington Irving School #4	PK–05	441	57%	57%
Thomas Jefferson School #9	PK–05	368	42%	52%
Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School	KG–12	1,276	36%	57%
Christopher Columbus School #8	PK–05	366	32%	42%
Roosevelt School #7	PK–05	282	32%	32%
Abraham Lincoln School #6	PK–05	385	22%	37%
Garfield High School	09–12	1,258	19%	42%
Garfield Middle School	06–08	971	15%	33%
Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center	PK–PK	204	Not reported	Not reported
Garfield Public Preschool Annex	PK–PK	105	Not reported	Not reported
Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart	PK–PK	102	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

32,502

Median Income

$80K

Homeownership

45%

Median Age

38.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 07026 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 07026 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 07026 is approximately $595K. 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 07026 in Garfield has an overall NeighborScore of 53/100. 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.