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Highland Park, New Jersey · ZIP 08904

Highland Park — ZIP 08904

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Highland Park (08904) scores 70/100 — Good for New Jersey. Safety: Lower 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.

70OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share12%
Property crime share88%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index58/100
Avg math proficiency28%
Avg reading proficiency42%
Schools nearby4

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index49/100
Typical home value$595K
Median rent$2,472/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

$595K

Median Rent

$2,472/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

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
Bartle Elementary School02–05405
31%
38%
Highland Park High School09–12493
27%
47%
Highland Park Middle School06–08349
26%
40%
Irving Primary SchoolPK–01326Not 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

14,981

Median Income

$105K

Homeownership

40%

Median Age

35.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 08904 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. 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 08904 has a school score of 58/100. 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 08904 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 08904 in Highland Park has an overall NeighborScore of 70/100. 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.